Leicestershire

Leicestershire's Impressive Victory Over Middlesex in Division Two Match

Despite the absence of eight key players due to injury or unavailability, Leicestershire achieved their first Division Two victory of the season, handing Middlesex their first ...

03 July 2024

Chris Wright's Backdated Ban for Failed Drug Test

Leicestershire seam bowler Chris Wright has received a backdated nine-month suspension following a failed drug test. The 38-year-old tested positive for ostarine, a substance ...

02 July 2024

Bens Mike and Green Blow Middlesex Away on 21-Wicket Day

Leicestershire 179 (Higgins 4-35, Roland-Jones 4-63) and 40 for 1 lead Middlesex 86 (Mike 5-22, Green 4-28) by 133 runs Career-best bowling from Ben Mike and loan signing Ben ...

01 July 2024

Ajinkya Rahane Joins Leicestershire for One-Day Cup Defense

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has rejoined Leicestershire for their One-Day Cup defence. The 36-year-old, who was initially signed by the Foxes last summer but opted out ...

30 June 2024

Ollie Robinson Sets Record for Most Runs Conceded in an Over in County Championship History

On June 26, during a match between Sussex and Leicestershire, England bowler Ollie Robinson unknowingly entered the record books for conceding 43 runs in a single over. This ...

28 June 2024

Despite recent BBL snubs, Handscomb to captain Leicestershire T20 side

Peter Handscomb will captain Leicestershire in the T20 Blast this season, with director of cricket Claude Henderson saying he has "all the qualities" despite a lack of recent ...

12 May 2024

Middlesex draw with Leicestershire as rain washes out final day

Middlesex's Vitality County Championship clash with Leicestershire ended in a soggy draw after the final day failed to materialise. The hosts led on 101 with two wickets to ...

10 May 2024

Centuries from Sam Robson and Leus du Plooy help Middlesex beat Leicestershire

Sam Robson and Leus du Plooy shared a Middlesex record third-wicket stand of 252 as the home side took control of their Vitality County Championship clash with Leicestershire ...

10 May 2024

As Leicestershire recovers, Handscomb hosts hundred at HQ

Peter Handscomb's maiden century at Lord's rescued Leicestershire from early trouble as their Vitality County Championship clash with hosts Middlesex finally got underway on ...

09 May 2024

Leicestershire chief executive says hundred sell-off could be cricket's 'Premier League' moment

Sean Jarvis, Leicestershire's chief executive, has warned that county cricket is facing its "Premier League moment" with the ECB's impending sale of its stake in the Hundred, ...

07 May 2024

Handscomb got out on 99 in the Leicestershire vs. Northamptonshire match

Australian Test batter Peter Handscomb and England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed were instrumental in Leicestershire's victory over Northamptonshire, which eliminated the latter's ...

04 May 2024

Harry Brook aims to dedicate a century to his late grandmother and make a comeback to the England squad

In a statement released today, Harry Brook announced that his performances this summer are dedicated to his late grandmother Pauline, who passed away in March. Pauline Brook ...

02 May 2024

Northants were left frustrated by bad light after George Bartlett made his mark

The combination of rain and poor lighting conditions proved challenging for Northamptonshire in their Division Two match with Leicestershire in the Vitality County Championship ...

02 May 2024

Wayne Madsen holds off Leicestershire to win

Wayne Madsen was once again a thorn in Leicestershire's side as he rescued Derbyshire from the brink of a three-day defeat in the Vitality County Championship match at Derby. ...

27 April 2024