Leicestershire

ECB sets ambitious targets in new strategic plan

Tue, 21 May 13 20:00:00 BST

The ECB has unveiled a new and ambitious strategic plan which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels, to produce a vibrant domestic game as well as increasing and enthusing participation during 2014-17.

North and Goodwin prosper

Tue, 21 May 13 16:00:00 BST

Marcus North and Murray Goodwin hit half-centuries as Glamorgan enjoyed the better of the first day's play against Leicestershire in their LV= County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road.

O'Brien denies Northants fourth win

Sat, 18 May 13 16:45:00 BST

Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien struck a half-century against his old club as Leicestershire secured a draw on the final day of their LV= County Championship match at Northamptonshire.

Leicestershire cannot cope with Copeland

Fri, 17 May 13 16:30:00 BST

Trent Copeland continued his excellent form with the ball by taking seven first-innings wickets in Northamptonshire's LV= County Championship Division Two match with Leicestershire.

Hall ends century drought

Thu, 16 May 13 16:30:00 BST

Former South Africa all-rounder Andrew Hall struck his first century in two years on the second day of Division Two leaders Northamptonshire's LV= County Championship match against Leicestershire.

Northants struggle without skipper

Wed, 15 May 13 16:30:00 BST

Division Two leaders Northamptonshire did not fare too well as their LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Leicestershire began on a day when captain Stephen Peters was ruled out for up to six weeks.

Injury robs Essex of Quiney

Tue, 14 May 13 16:00:00 BST

Rob Quiney may have played his last game for Essex, who are in LV= County Championship action versus Glamorgan this week, after the Australia batsman damaged a shoulder in last week’s defeat to Lancashire.

No surprises in New Road stalemate

Sat, 11 May 13 14:30:00 BST

Leicestershire followed the logical course by batting through much of the final day as their Division Two basement battle with Worcestershire in the LV= County Championship drifted to a draw at New Road.

Eckersley produces crafty knock for Foxes

Fri, 10 May 13 16:30:00 BST

Ned Eckersley compiled his third first-class century as Leicestershire frustrated Worcestershire on day three at New Road in the LV=County Championship.

Samaraweera edges towards ton

Thu, 9 May 13 16:30:00 BST

Thilan Samaraweera was on the brink of a first century for Worcestershire in the LV= County Championship when rain wiped out nearly 60 overs in the Division Two meeting with Leicestershire at New Road.