Wicketkeeper batter John Simpson took on the task of leading Sussex out of Division 2. Not only did he do that immediately in collaboration with coach Paul Farbrace, but now they are flying high in Division 1. and he is second top run-scorer. Simpson talks to Simon Hughes about his captaincy style, why he left Middlesex, how to manage the returning Jofra Archer and his unusual way of preparing for an innings.

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