Batsman Boeta Dippenaar hopes his move to Leicestershire will coincide with an upturn in the county's fortunes.

Dippenaar has fallen down the South Africa pecking order but told BBC Sport: "I feel I have a lot to offer.

"I hope it's the start of big things for Leicestershire. I realise it's not a big county but I'm excited and looking forward to working there.

"I can't see myself playing in the near future for South Africa but this is an opportunity to just enjoy my cricket."