In 1997 he was made Sussex captain and became part of the coaching set up. He retired in 1998 at the age of 36 in order to focus on his coaching career. Moores scored 7 first-class centuries.
In 1997 he was appointed Sussex captain and joined the coaching staff. He retired from playing in 1998 at age 36 to concentrate on his coaching career. Moores achieved a total of 7 first-class centuries during his cricketing career.