Sussex cricketer drowns on tour

A Sussex cricketer has died on the club's pre-season tour to Grenada.

All-rounder Umer Rashid is understood to have drowned, along with his brother Buhran.

Sussex have released a statement which reads: "The Club is in a state of shock after hearing of the tragic deaths of Umer Rashid, 26, and his brother Burhan.

"The two were involved in a drowning accident whilst on a day off in Grenada during a pre-season tour with Northamptonshire and Yorkshire. We have no more details of the accident at this time.

"Umer was a great favourite with both staff and supporters alike and had been with Sussex since 1999.

"He will be sadly missed as a friend and a colleague."Rashid had taken one wicket as Sussex beat Northamptonshire over the weekend to reach the final of a triangular tournament also involving Yorkshire.