JONATHAN Trott has urged Warwickshire’s players to get behind new captain Jeetan Patel as the Bears begin their Division Two campaign with a tough match against Sussex at Edgbaston

By Matt Wright

He’s hot to Trott: Jonathan Trott goes into today’s opener with crucial runs under his belt
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