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Smith quits Worcs to rejoin Foxes

Posted on 2 January 2012 by admin
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Assistant coach Ben Smith leaves Worcestershire to rejoin Leicestershire as batting coach.

Smith quits Worcs to rejoin Foxes

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Whitticase delight at Smith deal

Posted on 2 January 2012 by admin
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Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says Ben Smith’s appointment as batting coach will have a huge impact on their Championship form.

Whitticase delight at Smith deal

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No Foxes coaching role for Nixon

Posted on 2 January 2012 by admin
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Paul Nixon will not take a full-time coaching position with Leicestershire and may opt to join Pune Warriors for next year’s IPL.

No Foxes coaching role for Nixon

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Notts complete swoop for Taylor

Posted on 2 January 2012 by admin
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Nottinghamshire complete the signing of batsman James Taylor from Leicestershire on a three-year contract.

Notts complete swoop for Taylor

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Leicestershire cancel New’s deal

Posted on 2 January 2012 by admin
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Leicestershire cancel the contract of wicketkeeper Tom New.

Leicestershire cancel New’s deal

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Nixon discusses Leics coach role

Posted on 2 January 2012 by admin
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Former Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon is in talks about returning to the club as a batting coach on a permanent basis for next season.

Nixon discusses Leics coach role

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Leics commentary

Posted on 2 January 2012 by admin
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Live Leicestershire commentary from BBC local radio

Leics commentary

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Nixon accepts Leics coaching role

Posted on 25 August 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has joined the club’s coaching staff.

Nixon accepts Leics coaching role

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Davies helps Surrey take charge

Posted on 24 August 2011 by admin
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Steven Davies’ century helps Surrey build a decent first innings lead over Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.

Davies helps Surrey take charge

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Taylor not focused on Test call

Posted on 4 August 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire opener James Taylor insists he is not allowing himself to think about a call-up to the England Test side.

Taylor not focused on Test call

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Keeper Nixon announces retirement

Posted on 1 August 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon announces he will retire after Saturday’s FL t20 quarter-final against Kent at Grace Road.

Keeper Nixon announces retirement

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Gurney offered new Leics contract

Posted on 28 July 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire fast bowler Harry Gurney is offered a new contract by the East Midlands club.

Gurney offered new Leics contract

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Whitticase hopeful on Taylor deal

Posted on 27 July 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire coach Phil Whitticase says the fact James Taylor has received England recognition may help keep the opener at Grace Road.

Whitticase hopeful on Taylor deal

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Taylor to skipper England Lions

Posted on 26 July 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire’s James Taylor is named England Lions captain for the four-day game and one-day series against Sri Lanka A.

Taylor to skipper England Lions

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Leics win but settle for second

Posted on 16 July 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire beat Warwickshire by five wickets in their final T20 game and will face Kent in the quarter-finals.

Leics win but settle for second

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Leics hopeful on Gurney fitness

Posted on 15 July 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase is confident Harry Gurney’s hamstring injury will not keep him out of their FL t20 quarter-final.

Leics hopeful on Gurney fitness

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Essex take control against Leics

Posted on 12 July 2011 by admin
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Billy Godleman compiles a century as Essex take control on day three at Grace Road.

Essex take control against Leics

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Foster hits ton in Essex comeback

Posted on 11 July 2011 by admin
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A dogged innings by James Foster helps Essex fight back against Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.

Foster hits ton in Essex comeback

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Foster leads fightback for Essex

Posted on 10 July 2011 by admin
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Essex skipper James Foster returns from suspension to lead his side out of trouble against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Foster leads fightback for Essex

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Leics chase down Northants target

Posted on 3 July 2011 by admin
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Another fine all-round performance from Andrew McDonald sees Leicestershire to a six-wicket win over Northants in the t20 clash at Grace Road.

Leics chase down Northants target

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McDonald fires Leics to victory

Posted on 2 July 2011 by admin
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Aussie opener Andrew McDonald hits another half century as Leicestershire comfortably beat Worcestershire at New Road.

McDonald fires Leics to victory

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Rain brings Notts-Leics to halt

Posted on 24 June 2011 by admin
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David Hussey sets Nottinghamshire up for a testing total before rain forces their FL t20 match against Leicestershire to be abandoned.

Rain brings Notts-Leics to halt

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Leics collapse as Northants win

Posted on 21 June 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire record their lowest total for 43 years as they lose by an innings and 155 runs to Northants, as Jack Brooks takes career-best bowling figures.

Leics collapse as Northants win

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Batsmen leave Northants in charge

Posted on 21 June 2011 by admin
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David Lucas, Alex Wakely and Lee Daggett hit half-centuries as Northants bat themselves into a position of strength against Leicestershire.

Batsmen leave Northants in charge

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Northants get on top at Leicester

Posted on 20 June 2011 by admin
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Stephen Peters ends the first day just 24 short of a century as Northants head for a first innings lead against Leicestershire.

Northants get on top at Leicester

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Live – Leicestershire v Northants

Posted on 19 June 2011 by admin
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Live commentary and scorecard from the County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road.

Live – Leicestershire v Northants

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Leics-Notts falls victim to rain

Posted on 11 June 2011 by admin
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Rain scuppers any prospect of a result in the t20 game between Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Leics-Notts falls victim to rain

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Nixon & Taylor steer Leics home

Posted on 4 June 2011 by admin
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Paul Nixon and James Taylor share a stand of 84 as Leicestershire beat Northants by six wickets.

Nixon & Taylor steer Leics home

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T20 can boost Leics – Whitticase

Posted on 2 June 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase hopes a winning run in this season’s T20 will improve his side’s results in the four-day game.

T20 can boost Leics – Whitticase

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Leics bring in all-rounder Razzaq

Posted on 1 June 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire sign Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq for the forthcoming FL t20 tournament.

Leics bring in all-rounder Razzaq

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Stalemate for Northants and Leics

Posted on 27 May 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire and Northamptonshire share the spoils as the rain-affected game at Wantage Road peters out to a draw.

Stalemate for Northants and Leics

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Weather thwarts Leicestershire

Posted on 26 May 2011 by admin
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Rain scuppers Leicestershire’s hopes of building on a solid start to their second innings on the third day at Wantage Road.

Weather thwarts Leicestershire

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Wakely in runs as Northants reply

Posted on 26 May 2011 by admin
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Alex Wakely makes 98, his best score of the season, as Northants respond well with 312 all out against Leicestershire at Wantage Road.

Wakely in runs as Northants reply

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Foxes rescued by McDonald century

Posted on 25 May 2011 by admin
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Andrew McDonald smashes 164 as Leicestershire are bowled out for 313 on day one of their game with Division Two leaders Northants.

Foxes rescued by McDonald century

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Leics agree T20 deal for Pathan

Posted on 24 May 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire agree terms to sign India all-rounder Irfan Pathan for their FL t20 campaign.

Leics agree T20 deal for Pathan

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Whitticase backs Taylor call-up

Posted on 20 May 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says batsman James Taylor fully deserves his call-up to the England Lions side.

Whitticase backs Taylor call-up

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McDonald poised for Leics return

Posted on 18 May 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire overseas star Andrew McDonald is set to return to county action on Wednesday.

McDonald poised for Leics return

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Dernbach helps Surrey to victory

Posted on 6 May 2011 by admin
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Jade Dernbach’s five-wicket haul helps Surrey to a 207-run victory over Leicestershire.

Dernbach helps Surrey to victory

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Surrey take control against Leics

Posted on 5 May 2011 by admin
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Surrey lead Leicetershire by 277 runs with eight wickets remaining in their second innings after two days at The Oval.

Surrey take control against Leics

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Maynard stars on Tremlett return

Posted on 5 May 2011 by admin
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Tom Maynard is the standout performer on an intriguing first day of Surrey’s Championship match with Leicestershire.

Maynard stars on Tremlett return

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Whitticase hails Naik performance

Posted on 12 April 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase hails the contribution of Jigar Naik in his side’s 89-run win over Glamorgan.

Whitticase hails Naik performance

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Jefferson gives Leics the edge

Posted on 10 April 2011 by admin
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Opener Will Jefferson hits a century to give Leicestershire the edge over Glamorgan on day three at Grace Road.

Jefferson gives Leics the edge

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Smaller squad may help – Hoggard

Posted on 7 April 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire captain Matthew Hoggard says the fact they have a smaller squad this season may be a blessing in disguise.

Smaller squad may help – Hoggard

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Nixon likely to miss Leics opener

Posted on 17 March 2011 by admin
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Veteran Leicestershire star Paul Nixon is likely to miss the start of the new season because of a knee injury.

Nixon likely to miss Leics opener

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Whitticase delight at Buck boost

Posted on 15 March 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says Nathan Buck’s prolonged stay with the England Lions is great news for his development.

Whitticase delight at Buck boost

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Cliff looks to win new Leics deal

Posted on 10 March 2011 by admin
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Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says injury-plagued seamer Sam Cliff is trying to win a new deal after being released last year.

Cliff looks to win new Leics deal

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Jefferson is fit and raring to go

Posted on 1 February 2011 by admin
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Will Jefferson says he is free of injury and confident he can make a big impact in the coming season.

Jefferson is fit and raring to go

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Buck earns England Lions call-up

Posted on 26 January 2011 by admin
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ECB performance director David Parsons says Leicestershire seamer Nathan Buck deserves his England Lions call-up.

Buck earns England Lions call-up

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Hoggard jealous of Ashes tourists

Posted on 23 December 2010 by admin
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Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard would dearly love to still be part of the Ashes squad.

Hoggard jealous of Ashes tourists

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Whitticase given new Leics role

Posted on 5 November 2010 by admin
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Leicestershire announce that Phil Whitticase will take charge of first-team affairs at Grace Road.

Whitticase given new Leics role

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