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
Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says Ben Smith’s appointment as batting coach will have a huge impact on their Championship form.
No Foxes coaching role for Nixon
Paul Nixon will not take a full-time coaching position with Leicestershire and may opt to join Pune Warriors for next year’s IPL.
Notts complete swoop for Taylor
Nottinghamshire complete the signing of batsman James Taylor from Leicestershire on a three-year contract.
Leicestershire cancel New’s deal
Leicestershire cancel the contract of wicketkeeper Tom New.
Nixon discusses Leics coach role
Former Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon is in talks about returning to the club as a batting coach on a permanent basis for next season.
Leics commentary
Live Leicestershire commentary from BBC local radio
Nixon accepts Leics coaching role
Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has joined the club’s coaching staff.
Davies helps Surrey take charge
Steven Davies’ century helps Surrey build a decent first innings lead over Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.
Taylor not focused on Test call
Leicestershire opener James Taylor insists he is not allowing himself to think about a call-up to the England Test side.
Keeper Nixon announces retirement
Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon announces he will retire after Saturday’s FL t20 quarter-final against Kent at Grace Road.
Gurney offered new Leics contract
Leicestershire fast bowler Harry Gurney is offered a new contract by the East Midlands club.
Whitticase hopeful on Taylor deal
Leicestershire coach Phil Whitticase says the fact James Taylor has received England recognition may help keep the opener at Grace Road.
Taylor to skipper England Lions
Leicestershire’s James Taylor is named England Lions captain for the four-day game and one-day series against Sri Lanka A.
Leics win but settle for second
Leicestershire beat Warwickshire by five wickets in their final T20 game and will face Kent in the quarter-finals.
Leics hopeful on Gurney fitness
Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase is confident Harry Gurney’s hamstring injury will not keep him out of their FL t20 quarter-final.
Essex take control against Leics
Billy Godleman compiles a century as Essex take control on day three at Grace Road.
Foster hits ton in Essex comeback
A dogged innings by James Foster helps Essex fight back against Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.
Foster leads fightback for Essex
Essex skipper James Foster returns from suspension to lead his side out of trouble against Leicestershire at Grace Road.
Leics chase down Northants target
Another fine all-round performance from Andrew McDonald sees Leicestershire to a six-wicket win over Northants in the t20 clash at Grace Road.
McDonald fires Leics to victory
Aussie opener Andrew McDonald hits another half century as Leicestershire comfortably beat Worcestershire at New Road.
Rain brings Notts-Leics to halt
David Hussey sets Nottinghamshire up for a testing total before rain forces their FL t20 match against Leicestershire to be abandoned.
Leics collapse as Northants win
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.
Batsmen leave Northants in charge
David Lucas, Alex Wakely and Lee Daggett hit half-centuries as Northants bat themselves into a position of strength against Leicestershire.
Northants get on top at Leicester
Stephen Peters ends the first day just 24 short of a century as Northants head for a first innings lead against Leicestershire.
Live – Leicestershire v Northants
Live commentary and scorecard from the County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road.
Leics-Notts falls victim to rain
Rain scuppers any prospect of a result in the t20 game between Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at Grace Road.
Nixon & Taylor steer Leics home
Paul Nixon and James Taylor share a stand of 84 as Leicestershire beat Northants by six wickets.
T20 can boost Leics – Whitticase
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.
Leics bring in all-rounder Razzaq
Leicestershire sign Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq for the forthcoming FL t20 tournament.
Stalemate for Northants and Leics
Leicestershire and Northamptonshire share the spoils as the rain-affected game at Wantage Road peters out to a draw.
Weather thwarts Leicestershire
Rain scuppers Leicestershire’s hopes of building on a solid start to their second innings on the third day at Wantage Road.
Wakely in runs as Northants reply
Alex Wakely makes 98, his best score of the season, as Northants respond well with 312 all out against Leicestershire at Wantage Road.
Foxes rescued by McDonald century
Andrew McDonald smashes 164 as Leicestershire are bowled out for 313 on day one of their game with Division Two leaders Northants.
Leics agree T20 deal for Pathan
Leicestershire agree terms to sign India all-rounder Irfan Pathan for their FL t20 campaign.
Whitticase backs Taylor call-up
Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says batsman James Taylor fully deserves his call-up to the England Lions side.
McDonald poised for Leics return
Leicestershire overseas star Andrew McDonald is set to return to county action on Wednesday.
Dernbach helps Surrey to victory
Jade Dernbach’s five-wicket haul helps Surrey to a 207-run victory over Leicestershire.
Surrey take control against Leics
Surrey lead Leicetershire by 277 runs with eight wickets remaining in their second innings after two days at The Oval.
Maynard stars on Tremlett return
Tom Maynard is the standout performer on an intriguing first day of Surrey’s Championship match with Leicestershire.
Whitticase hails Naik performance
Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase hails the contribution of Jigar Naik in his side’s 89-run win over Glamorgan.
Jefferson gives Leics the edge
Opener Will Jefferson hits a century to give Leicestershire the edge over Glamorgan on day three at Grace Road.
Smaller squad may help – Hoggard
Leicestershire captain Matthew Hoggard says the fact they have a smaller squad this season may be a blessing in disguise.
Nixon likely to miss Leics opener
Veteran Leicestershire star Paul Nixon is likely to miss the start of the new season because of a knee injury.
Whitticase delight at Buck boost
Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says Nathan Buck’s prolonged stay with the England Lions is great news for his development.
Cliff looks to win new Leics deal
Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says injury-plagued seamer Sam Cliff is trying to win a new deal after being released last year.
Jefferson is fit and raring to go
Will Jefferson says he is free of injury and confident he can make a big impact in the coming season.
Buck earns England Lions call-up
ECB performance director David Parsons says Leicestershire seamer Nathan Buck deserves his England Lions call-up.
Hoggard jealous of Ashes tourists
Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard would dearly love to still be part of the Ashes squad.
Whitticase given new Leics role
Leicestershire announce that Phil Whitticase will take charge of first-team affairs at Grace Road.