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Huge Surrey stand in vain at Oval
Mark Ramprakash (274) and Stewart Walters (188) share a stand of 404 at The Oval as Surrey draw with Leicestershire.
Ramprakash century holds up Leics
Mark Ramprakash hits a century to move Surrey close to securing a draw with Leicestershire on day three at The Oval.
Teenager Taylor punishes Surrey
James Taylor becomes the first teenager in Leicestershire’s history to hit a double hundred on day two of the County Championship match with Surrey at The Oval.
Leics take charge against Surrey
Live commentary and scorecard from day two of the County Championship match at The Oval.
Live – Surrey v Leicestershire
Live commentary and scorecard from day two of the County Championship match at The Oval.
Sutcliffe reveals charity role
Former cricketer Iain Sutcliffe reveals he has spent time in Ghana helping to supervise the building of a school for under-privileged children.
Allenby contract talks break down
Leicestershire all-rounder James Allenby is looking for a new club after talks over a new three-year deal break down, reports BBC Radio Leicestershire.
Boon is excited by Pro40 chances
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon says he is excited about his team’s chances of clinching a good league position in the final season of Pro40.
Northants and Leics lost to rain
The Pro40 Division Two clash between Northants and Leicestershire is abandoned after persistent rain at Northampton.
Dippenaar relishing leading Leics
Leicestershire captain Boeta Dippenaar is relishing the responsibility of leadership and is convinced his side are making progress.
Leicestershire romp to first win
Leicestershire need little over an hour to earn a three-day, eight-wicket win against Middlesex.
Boon thrilled with first victory
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon is full of praise for his side after seeing them crush fellow Division Two strugglers Middlesex within three days.
Leicestershire home in on victory
Middlesex collapse to 76-6, still nine behind with only four second innings wickets intact, to leave Leicestershire in sight of victory.
O’Brien does the damage again
Seamer Iain O’Brien takes six wickets in a innings for a second game in a row as Leicestershire dominate day one against Middlesex at Grace Road.
Live – Leicestershire v Middlesex
Live scorecard and commentary from day one of the County Championship Division Two game at Grace Road.
Boon proud of Twenty20 campaign
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon is proud of the way his young side performed after finishing third in the Twenty20 Cup North Division.
Notts defeat just a blip – Nixon
Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon insists the heavy Twenty20 Cup defeat against Nottinghamshire was just a blip.
Brown fireworks too hot for Foxes
Ali Brown smashes 72 to see Nottinghamshire home to a nine-wicket win over Leicestershire.
Allenby backs laid-back approach
Leicestershire opener James Allenby believes a more relaxed approach is behind the county’s impressive start in this season’s Twenty20 Cup.
Boon ready for Twenty20 return
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon believes his side need a minimum of two more wins to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Twenty20 Cup.
Leics pair force impressive draw
Leicestershire pair HD Ackerman and Boeta Dippenaar forge a 314-run stand to deny Surrey any hope of victory at Grace Road.
Nixon has future at Leics – Boon
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon says wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has a big part to play at the county despite being left out for the four-day game against Surrey.
Snape relishes South Africa role
Former Leicestershire and England bowler Jeremy Snape is relishing his role as South Africa performance coach.
Gurney’s best haul revives Leics
Seamer Harry Gurney’s first ever five-wicket haul gives Leicestershire hope of earning a draw on day three against Surrey.
Surrey duo put Leics on back foot
Jade Dernbach takes a career best 6-47 as Leicestershire are dismissed for just 165 at Grace Road.
Boon devastated for injured Naik
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon says he is devastated for injured bowler Jigar Naik, who has been ruled out of action for a minimum of six weeks.
Dernbach puts Surrey in control
Jade Dernbach takes career best first-class figures of 6-47 as Leicestershire are dismissed for just 165 on day one at Grace Road.
Live – Leicestershire v Surrey
Live scorecard and commentary from the County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road.
Gurney given new Grace Road deal
Leicestershire hand pace bowler Harry Gurney a new deal that will see him return to Grace Road next season.
Belief is key for Foxes – Allenby
James Allenby says self-belief is the key to Leicestershire getting their Twenty20 Cup campaign back on track.
Allenby stars in easy Foxes win
James Allenby hit his maiden Twenty20 century as Leicestershire ease to a 70-run win over Nottinghamshire at Grace Road.
Boon demands bowling improvement
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon says his side must improve their bowling if they are to progress beyond the group stages of this season’s Twenty20 Cup.
Boon buoyant after battling loss
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon says his side turned in a promising display in the defeat at Yorkshire in their opening Twenty20 game of the season.
Notts triumph in 10-over thrash
Nottinghamshire limit Leicestershire to 67-5 from 10 overs to win a rain-hit FP Trophy local derby at Grace Road.
Live – Leicestershire v Nottinghamshire
Live scorecard from Tuesday’s Friends Provident Trophy game at Grace Road (1045 BST).
Taylor keen to keep Foxes place
Leicestershire’s teenage batsman James Taylor wants to cement his place in the first-team after a successful start to the season.
Worcs denied by rain in Leicester
Only eight overs of play are possible in the rain-hit FP Trophy game between Leicestershire and Worcestershire at Grace Road.
Taylor can become a star – Boon
Leicestershire head coach Tim Boon predicts a bright future for James Taylor following his match-winning century against Worcestershire.
Cricket star ‘refused questions’
A former England cricketer refused to answer questions after cocaine was found in his luggage at Gatwick Airport, a court hears.
Taylor ton leads Leics to victory
James Taylor’s first one-day century helps Leicestershire to an 18-run victory over Worcestershire in the Friends Provident Trophy at New Road.
Taylor ton saves Leicestershire
Teenager James Taylor hits a maiden first-class ton to help Leicestershire draw with Middlesex at Southgate.
Dippenaar knock thwarts Middlesex
An unbeaten 85 from Boeta Dippenaar boosts Leicestershire’s chances of saving the game after they are made to follow on by Middlesex.
Dippenaar knock frustrates Middx
An unbeaten 85 from Boeta Dippenaar boosts Leicestershire’s chances of saving the game after they are made to follow on by Middlesex.
Middlesex on top after Morgan ton
Irishman Eoin Morgan hits an unbeaten 114 to become Middlesex’s third centurion against Leicestershire at Southgate.
England skipper Strauss hits form
Andrew Strauss hits150 for Middlesex to dominate the first day against Leicestershire at Southgate.
Windies start strongly in warm-up
West Indies get their tour of England off to a bright start bowling Leicestershire out for 182 on the opening day at Grace Road.
Windies start strongly in warm up
The West Indies get their tour of England off to a bright start bowling Leicestershire out for 182 on the opening day at Grace Road.
Swann fit and in form for Notts
England spinner Graeme Swann makes a successful return from an elbow operation as Nottinghamshire sweep aside Leicestershire.
Leicestershire battle for a draw
Boeta Dippenaar hits an unbeaten 68 to steer Leicestershire to a draw after being forced to follow on by Northants.