Ed Joyce Testimonial 2018

Ed Joyce has been awarded a testimonial year in 2018 in recognition of his outstanding service to Sussex Cricket.

Ed made his debut in county cricket for Middlesex in 1999 and played 227 games across all formats for the club making over 12,000 runs in the process, before moving to Sussex for the 2009 season. In 8 seasons at Sussex, Ed made 8,348 runs from 113 first class matches and 3,105 runs in 79 list A matches. He also made 529 runs in 20/20 cricket for the club and was part of the squad that won both the 20/20 and Natwest 40 over league in 2009.  Ed captained the club with distinction for 3 seasons from 2012-2015 with a best finish in the first division of the championship of 3rd in both 2013 and 2014. 

Following the announcement of his testimonial year Ed has gone on to explain a bit more about it.

"It is an honour to have been awarded a testimonial year by Sussex in 2018. I had 8 unforgettable seasons at the club and realised a cricketing ambition of mine by captaining Sussex for 3 seasons between 2012-2015. 

"I definitely played my best cricket at Sussex and am very grateful to all the players, coaches and supporters who firstly welcomed me to the club, and then also helped bring the best out of my game. 

"While my family and I now live in Dublin, Hove is a second home to us and we love coming down to the south coast to catch up with friends, and of course watch some cricket at The 1st Central County Ground. 

"I have chosen to support 2 charities during the year, the Sussex Cricket Foundation and the PCA Benevolent Fund. Both are brilliant causes and I feel extremely proud to be able to support both during my testimonial. 

"Lastly thank you to everyone that has helped and supported me in my career at Sussex. I hope to get around to as many of you as possible to say thanks in person at one of the events in the calendar."