"It was a lift for us going down to Hove and winning against Sussex, " he told BBC Radio Newcastle.

BBC: Durham back in form - Benkenstein

Sussex stand just five points behind the star-studded holders and the match down at Hove between the two teams on 30 July could arguably decide the destination of the title.

BBC: Youth blossoms down at Hove

As for my immediate plans, I arrive back in England on Friday morning and will be racing down to Hove to see how Sussex are getting on against Worcestershire as we continue our push for the Championship title.

BBC: Matt Prior