Grant Flower adds to Sussex exodus as he joins Surrey coaching staff

Former Zimbabwe batter admits club's financial situation is a major factor in his departure

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Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 2:38 PM

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Sussex batting coach Grant Flower has left the club to join Surrey as an assistant coach.
Flower admitted that Sussex's difficult financial situation was a major factor behind his departure.
Flower will begin his role at The Oval in November alongside Surrey head coach Gareth Batty.

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Grant Flower has left his role as Sussex batting coach after five seasons to join Surrey as an assistant coach starting in November. Flower stated that Sussex's ongoing financial challenges played a significant role in his decision to move. At Surrey, he will work alongside head coach Gareth Batty ahead of the 2027 County Championship campaign.

Flower's departure contributes to a broader talent drain at Sussex, who were placed in special measures by the ECB following a £1.33 million operating loss. Outgoing head coach Paul Farbrace is also departing to become director of cricket at Lancashire, alongside the exits of players Henry Crocombe and John Simpson.

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