Abi Sakande: Leicestershire sign former Sussex pace bowler

Abi Sakande made his last appearance for Sussex in a Championship game against Lancashire in July 2019

Leicestershire have signed former Sussex pace bowler Abi Sakande on a contract until the end of the season.

The 26-year-old, who left Hove in 2019, has been playing for the club's second XI so far this summer.

"It'll be a good chance for him to get involved in professional cricket once again," said head coach Paul Nixon.

Sakande has taken 40 wickets in 18 first-class games, with best figures of 5-43, and has also appeared in 10 50-over matches.