All-rounder Anuj Dal will be out for around two weeks with a broken finger.
Dal, 24, has not featured for the Falcons since the opening game of the Vitality Blast against Lancashire Lightning at Emirates Old Trafford, where he picked up a shoulder injury. He has since been named in T20 squads, but has now suffered a new setback.
He joins a lengthy injury list, with regular first team players such as Wayne Madsen, Alex Hughes and Sam Conners all currently sidelined.
However, youngster Nils Priestley has recovered from a shoulder strain and is available for selection once again, while Ben Aitchison could feature in the LV= County Championship fixture against Nottinghamshire.
Full injury list below:
| Name | Injury | Duration* |
| Wayne Madsen | Hamstring tear | 10-12 weeks |
| Sam Conners | Hip tendon tear | 6-8 weeks |
| Alex Hughes | Side strain/rib injury | 4-6 weeks |
| Dustin Melton | Heel bone stress | 4-6 weeks |
| Nick Potts | Ankle impingement | 4-6 weeks |
| Anuj Dal | Broken finger | 1-2 weeks |
*Duration from initial diagnosis.
