Sussex skipper Chris Adams is poised to give his side a boost by declaring himself fit for back-to-back games against Surrey this week.

Adams is likely to line-up in tomorrow's day-night game at Hove and the match against the Championship leaders which starts on Thursday after recovering from a calf strain which has kept him out for three weeks.

James Kirtley and Mark Davis are already on the comeback trail and Adams' return comes at a crucial stage of the season as Sussex try to retain their place in the first division and haul themselves off the bottom of the National League.

He said: "There is a good chance I will play on Wednesday and I want to, it's important that I get some cricket under my belt before the Championship game. But it will depend on how the next two days go."

Adams picked up the calf strain weeks after recovering from a knee operation. He returned for three games at the end of June, but admits he came back too early.

"It has been a very frustrating and testing time for me. The calf injury was caused because I didn't allow the knee to heal properly and I was putting too much pressure on it, but hopefully the worst is over. I have had quite a bit of treatment and it is feeling better all the time."