Lord Sheppard new President of Sussex Sussex CCC Media Release - 10 April 2001
Sussex County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the Right Reverend
Lord David Sheppard as their new President for the 2001 season. He
succeeds the Duke of Richmond and Gordon FCA, who stands down after ten
years in the role and has now become Patron of the Club.
Lord Sheppard, 72, is a Sussex great having captained both the County
and England during his 22 Test Match career. He was Wisden Cricketer of
the Year in 1953.