Monty up and running for Sussex (From The Argus)

Monty up and running for Sussex

1:35pm Friday 19th March 2010 in

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Monty Panesar took his first Sussex wicket today as the Sharks made a winning start to their pre-season tour.

They beat a Fly Emirates XI boosted by a guest appearance from Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi by seven runs in Dubai on day one of the Pro-Arch T20 tournament.

On a slow, low-bouncing pitch Sussex made 110-7 with Chris Nash top scoring with 45 off 42 balls. Michael Thornely (18) was the only other batsman to post double figures.

The Emirates XI were then restricted to 103-8 with Panesar taking 1-14 and man of the match Nash 2-17.

Sussex play Surrey tomorrow and Cape Cobras on Sunday with the final also scheduled for Sunday.

Full report and reaction in tomorrow's Argus