A bleak scene at Hove on the opening day of their Championship clash with Middlesex••Getty Images
It seemed unlikely back in spring that Hove would host cricket this season••PA Images via Getty Images
After a delayed start play began under blue skies••Getty Images
The six cards get an airing in the stands••Getty Images
The clouds closed in at Hove••Getty Images
Quintessentially English: the county ground at Hove••Getty Images
A general view of Hove••Getty Images
The toss was delayed due to persistent rain at Hove••Getty Images
Fours and sixes cards are handed out ••Getty Images
A packed Hove ground on T20 night••Getty Images
A good crowd enjoyed the south-coast sunshine••Getty Images
The sun came out to greet the new season at Hove••PA Photos
Panoramic view of The County Ground, Hove••Martin Williamson
Mushtaq Ahmed shows off the trophy••Chris Ison/PA Photos/Getty Images
The covers were on thanks to rain in the build-up••Getty Images
The flamethrowers were in regular action••Getty Images
A young fan looks at his phone••Getty Images
The sun shines at Hove••Getty Images
A general view of the County Ground, Hove••Getty Images
Slumbering at a sunny Hove••Jenny Thompson/ESPNcricinfo Ltd