Sussex skipper Tom Haines is facing a lay-off after suffering a broken hand.
The opener was struck while batting against Leicestershire today.
His injury was assessed this afternoon.
Sussex expect him to be out for at least 5-6 weeks.
Haines was 24 not out at the time.
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