WORCESTERSHIRE have arranged four one-day cricket matches as part of their preparations for the new season.

They will play Sussex on April 9 and 10, both at Hove, followed by squad matches at New Road on April 12 and at Ombersley on April 16.

The County players report back to New Road on Monday, March 24, and will be leaving almost immediately for a pre-season tour to South Africa.

Worcestershire launch their campaign on Good Friday (April 18), when they open a Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against Hampshire at New Road.