[1] Cricket in Sussex saw a revival during the Regency period that coincided with the rise of Brighton as a fashionable resort.
In 1791, the Prince of Wales Ground became a first-class venue when Sussex played Middlesex.
During the 1970s and 1980s up to the present day a number of cricket professionals having played for Brighton and Hove have gone on to play for Sussex, Middlesex, Surrey and other counties and countries most notably England, Pakistan and South Africa.
The brothers Wells Colin and Alan played for Brighton and Hove Cricket Club before Alan represented England against the West Indies and Colin (Sussex), also brothers Willows Alan represented Sussex and Roly Middlesex during the 1970s and 1980s both played for Brighton and Hove.
Other international players to play for Brighton and Hove Cricket Club include Tony Greig (England), Kepler Wessels (Australia and South Africa) and Andy Dindar (Middlesex).