Wright, who led Sussex in 2015 and 2017,  has played 144 first-class games in all, scoring 7,622 runs at 38.11, including 17 centuries and 38 half-centuries. He brought up a career-best 226* against Worcestershire in the 2015 County Championship, and also has 120 wickets, including three five-wicket hauls.

“I’m hugely proud of my first-class record – it’s something that has often surprised people who think of me as having been a white-ball specialist,” said Wright. “I was lucky to join Sussex under Peter Moores and Chris Adams ahead of a period of unprecedented success for the county.

?️ @lukewright204: “I’m hugely proud of my first-class record – it’s something that has often surprised people.

“I’ll miss first-class cricket greatly and would always advise any youngsters making their way in the game that four-day runs are always the most rewarding.” #gosbts

— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) April 8, 2019

“I’ll miss first-class cricket greatly and would always advise any youngsters making their way in the game that four-day runs are always the most rewarding.”

The all-rounder, who played 50 ODIs and 51 T20Is for England, made his first-class debut for his native Leicestershire in 2003 against Sussex, and proceeded to join them in 2004. Coincidentally, he played his last first-class game against Leicestershire, in September last year.

He was part of the Sussex side that lifted the 2006 and 2007 Championship trophies, along with four limited-overs titles.

“It’s a sad day because he’s played some wonderful cricket for Sussex but it’s his decision and we’re all fully supportive.”

“He’ll be in and around the squad a lot, talking to the lads – he’s captain of our T20 side so that’s not going to change.”