Head coach Mark Davis has played down fears that captain Luke Wright could be facing an extended spell on the sidelines.

Wright is due to see a specialist today about an on-going wrist injury which he picked up while playing in the Pakistan Super League during the winter.

The former England international is also struggling with a back problem and was unable to lead the side in the opening County Championship game of the season at Northamptonshire yesterday.

Davis said: “Obviously it is not a great way to start the new season without your captain but I think he will be fine.

“His back has settled down quite nicely and the medical people feel they can get his wrist sorted quite quickly so we are not too concerned and hopefully Luke will be back for the next game.”

A bad day for Sussex was made worse as Northamptonshire reached 296-2 when bad light stopped play.