Sussex head coach Ian Salisbury resigns from the club

Ian Salisbury (PC: Twitter)

Ian Salisbury, who spent two years as the head coach of Sussex, has relinquished his role. Earlier this week, a BBC Sport report said that Salisbury was on leave following a "non-cricketing disagreement" with spinner Jack Carson.

"We would like to thank Ian for his contribution to the club over the last couple of years and wish him well for the future in whatever this may hold," Sussex chief executive Rob Andrew said in a statement.

What Salisbury said after leaving the club

Speaking on his exit from the club, Salisbury said that being busy with Sussex helped him cope with the death of his wife, and thanked the support staff for their constant support.

"I've really enjoyed my time at Sussex for last two years and the journey has really helped me after the loss of my wife. However, it's the right thing for myself and daughter to look for a fresh challenge,

"I want to thank the backroom staff, ground staff, foundation, office staff, catering and stewards for their support throughout my time at Hove. Whoever takes over from myself will inherit a very talented homegrown squad who if supported from above are ready to fly in next few years."

Salisbury was in charge of Sussex's Championship and 50-over team since November 2020. James Kirtley, who is at the helm of the T20 set-up, is likely to take up the role in all formats following the exit of Salisbury.

Salisbury, a former cricketer who played as a leg spinner, featured in fifteen Tests and four ODIs for England between 1992 and 2000. He played first-class cricket for Surrey, Warwickshire and Sussex in a career spanning across almost two decades.

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