Leicestershire

Rishi Patel struck his maiden Division One century to inspire a defiant Leicestershire response against Surrey's imposing first-innings total of 520.

Tom Clark struck his second consecutive opening-day hundred as Sussex posted an impressive 361 against newly-promoted Leicestershire.

Leicestershire have addressed early-season injury concerns by signing experienced seamer Yadvinder Singh on a short-term deal for the opening month of the campaign.

The 31-year-old Australian Test batter will feature in the opening six Championship matches as Leicestershire rebuild following Peter Handscomb's departure.

The 31-year-old Australian, fresh from his Test debut during the recent Ashes series, will strengthen Leicestershire's top order for the championship's opening block.