Yorkshire v Leicestershire: Steve Patterson has hosts closing in on their first victory of the season Yorkshire endured a frustrating rain-affected day, where only 37 overs were possible, and Leicestershire belatedly offered some stubborn resistance after their feeble performance on the first couple of days. There was a four-hour rain delay after only 17 minutes play and later another half-hour pause as sleet lashed the ground. On a bitterly cold day, Ryan Sidebottom had to give bear hugs and back rubs to Steve Patterson to keep him warm. All the players except for the shaggy haired Sidebottom donned their Yorkshire beanies. All three wickets have fallen to the tall, fast-medium Patterson, who is Yorkshire's version of Angus Fraser in his probing accuracy. He struck with his second ball of the day, forcing a leading edge to cover from Jacques Du Toit. Then, after the long rain delay, he trapped Ramnaresh Sarwan lbw. Patterson was Yorkshire's best performer in 2010, with 45 wickets at 26 apiece, but his form slumped last year when a back injury took its toll. He was not selected for the first game of the season, but has re-emerged as an integral part of the attack. After Patterson's breakthroughs, Boyce (46) and Cobb (45) grew in confidence and showed some character. Leicestershire have high hopes for both youngsters and they are two fine timers of the ball. For the time being they are unfulfilled talents, but either could make a name for himself if he can stymie Yorkshire's hopes of a win.