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Smith quits Worcs to rejoin Foxes

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:55:47 +0000

Assistant coach Ben Smith leaves Worcestershire to rejoin Leicestershire as batting coach.

Whitticase delight at Smith deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:55:47 +0000

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

No Foxes coaching role for Nixon

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:55:46 +0000

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

Notts complete swoop for Taylor

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:55:45 +0000

Nottinghamshire complete the signing of batsman James Taylor from Leicestershire on a three-year contract.

Notts complete swoop for Taylor

Leicestershire cancel New’s deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:55:44 +0000

Leicestershire cancel the contract of wicketkeeper Tom New.

Leicestershire cancel New’s deal

Nixon discusses Leics coach role

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:55:43 +0000

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

Leics commentary

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:55:42 +0000

Live Leicestershire commentary from BBC local radio

Leics commentary

Nixon accepts Leics coaching role

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:21:05 +0000

Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has joined the club’s coaching staff.

Nixon accepts Leics coaching role

Davies helps Surrey take charge

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:14:40 +0000

Steven Davies’ century helps Surrey build a decent first innings lead over Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.

Davies helps Surrey take charge

Taylor not focused on Test call

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:01:10 +0000

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

Keeper Nixon announces retirement

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:01:38 +0000

Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon announces he will retire after Saturday’s FL t20 quarter-final against Kent at Grace Road.

Keeper Nixon announces retirement

Gurney offered new Leics contract

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:00:45 +0000

Leicestershire fast bowler Harry Gurney is offered a new contract by the East Midlands club.

Gurney offered new Leics contract

Whitticase hopeful on Taylor deal

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:48:18 +0000

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

Taylor to skipper England Lions

admin — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:01:20 +0000

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

Leics win but settle for second

admin — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:00:22 +0000

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

Leics hopeful on Gurney fitness

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:00:36 +0000

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

Essex take control against Leics

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:08:34 +0000

Billy Godleman compiles a century as Essex take control on day three at Grace Road.

Essex take control against Leics

Foster hits ton in Essex comeback

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:30:19 +0000

A dogged innings by James Foster helps Essex fight back against Leicestershire on day two at Grace Road.

Foster hits ton in Essex comeback

Foster leads fightback for Essex

admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:21:18 +0000

Essex skipper James Foster returns from suspension to lead his side out of trouble against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Foster leads fightback for Essex

Leics chase down Northants target

admin — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:23:46 +0000

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

McDonald fires Leics to victory

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 23:39:56 +0000

Aussie opener Andrew McDonald hits another half century as Leicestershire comfortably beat Worcestershire at New Road.

McDonald fires Leics to victory

Rain brings Notts-Leics to halt

admin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:24:45 +0000

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

Leics collapse as Northants win

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:56:16 +0000

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

Batsmen leave Northants in charge

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:48 +0000

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

Northants get on top at Leicester

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:49 +0000

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

Live – Leicestershire v Northants

admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:00:39 +0000

Live commentary and scorecard from the County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road.

Live – Leicestershire v Northants

Leics-Notts falls victim to rain

admin — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:00:44 +0000

Rain scuppers any prospect of a result in the t20 game between Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Leics-Notts falls victim to rain

Nixon & Taylor steer Leics home

admin — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:13:22 +0000

Paul Nixon and James Taylor share a stand of 84 as Leicestershire beat Northants by six wickets.

Nixon & Taylor steer Leics home

T20 can boost Leics – Whitticase

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:07:00 +0000

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

Leics bring in all-rounder Razzaq

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:00:25 +0000

Leicestershire sign Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq for the forthcoming FL t20 tournament.

Leics bring in all-rounder Razzaq

Stalemate for Northants and Leics

admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:09:36 +0000

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire share the spoils as the rain-affected game at Wantage Road peters out to a draw.

Stalemate for Northants and Leics

Weather thwarts Leicestershire

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:20:49 +0000

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

Wakely in runs as Northants reply

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 23:01:00 +0000

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

Foxes rescued by McDonald century

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:01:03 +0000

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

Leics agree T20 deal for Pathan

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:53 +0000

Leicestershire agree terms to sign India all-rounder Irfan Pathan for their FL t20 campaign.

Leics agree T20 deal for Pathan

Whitticase backs Taylor call-up

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:00:52 +0000

Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says batsman James Taylor fully deserves his call-up to the England Lions side.

Whitticase backs Taylor call-up

McDonald poised for Leics return

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:01:02 +0000

Leicestershire overseas star Andrew McDonald is set to return to county action on Wednesday.

McDonald poised for Leics return

Dernbach helps Surrey to victory

admin — Fri, 06 May 2011 21:51:20 +0000

Jade Dernbach’s five-wicket haul helps Surrey to a 207-run victory over Leicestershire.

Dernbach helps Surrey to victory

Surrey take control against Leics

admin — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:42:26 +0000

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

Maynard stars on Tremlett return

admin — Wed, 04 May 2011 23:01:36 +0000

Tom Maynard is the standout performer on an intriguing first day of Surrey’s Championship match with Leicestershire.

Maynard stars on Tremlett return

Whitticase hails Naik performance

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:36:59 +0000

Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase hails the contribution of Jigar Naik in his side’s 89-run win over Glamorgan.

Whitticase hails Naik performance

Jefferson gives Leics the edge

admin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:23:54 +0000

Opener Will Jefferson hits a century to give Leicestershire the edge over Glamorgan on day three at Grace Road.

Jefferson gives Leics the edge

Smaller squad may help – Hoggard

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:27:34 +0000

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

Nixon likely to miss Leics opener

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:55:11 +0000

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

Whitticase delight at Buck boost

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:00:31 +0000

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

Cliff looks to win new Leics deal

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:39:26 +0000

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

Jefferson is fit and raring to go

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:48:54 +0000

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

Buck earns England Lions call-up

admin — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:21:47 +0000

ECB performance director David Parsons says Leicestershire seamer Nathan Buck deserves his England Lions call-up.

Buck earns England Lions call-up

Hoggard jealous of Ashes tourists

admin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:03:52 +0000

Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard would dearly love to still be part of the Ashes squad.

Hoggard jealous of Ashes tourists

Whitticase given new Leics role

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:00:41 +0000

Leicestershire announce that Phil Whitticase will take charge of first-team affairs at Grace Road.

Whitticase given new Leics role