Lancashire confirmed Paul Farbrace as their new director of cricket, a move made weeks before he was scheduled to begin the same role at Sussex. The former head coach at Hove will take up the Lancashire post, leaving his Sussex duties behind.
Farbrace had initially agreed to stay at Sussex on a part‑time basis to aid the transition, but the Lancashire appointment prompted his departure. His exit ends the brief part‑time arrangement that was intended to smooth the handover of the county’s cricket leadership.