Sussex, Aug. 12 -- Sussex all-rounder Danny Lamb has been forced to retire from professional cricket at the age of 30 after suffering a neck disc herniation that caused a spinal cord injury while playing earlier this season, according to Sussex Cricket's website.

Lamb underwent urgent neck discectomy and fusion surgery last month but has been advised to retire due to the ongoing impact of the injury.

Lamb developed through Lancashire's system before moving to Sussex in 2023. He played an important role in Sussex's success in the County Championship and Vitality Blast in 2024, scoring 375 runs at an average of 37.50 and taking 13 wickets as the club secured promotion back to Division One.

However, Lamb has been sidelined by injury since...