Claude Henderson joins as Director of Cricket

Leicestershire County Cricket Club can confirm the appointment of Claude Henderson as Director of Cricket at the club.

As a former Leicestershire Player, Henderson played for the Foxes from 2004 to 2013 and was a key player during the club’s three T20 triumphs in 2004, 2006 and 2011.

The newly created role will see Henderson work closely with Leicestershire Head Coach Paul Nixon to head up the Cricket Pillar at the club. He will also work closely with Head of Academy Alastair Maiden and Second Team Coach Dips Patel to develop a high performance and Player Pathway Management programme.

Henderson will focus on producing success across all three formats of the game whilst continuing the development of a strong and sustainable feeder system from the club’s academy into the first team.

The role will play an important part of continuing to develop a data-driven scouting strategy by supporting the coaching team on talent identification, selection and team balance.

On his appointment, Henderson said: “I am excited to be back at Leicestershire County Cricket Club “ it is a place that holds a lot of fond memories for myself.

“I am really excited to be working with all the coaches and players, and it is great to see what Paul [Nixon] has already put in place at the club.

“If we keep developing cricketers and understand what it takes to win games of cricket then we are going in the right direction.”

Leicestershire CEO Sean Jarvis said: “Claude is a great addition to the club by bringing considerable international experience not to mention his competition winning history at Leicestershire.

“He will add further depth to the Cricket Pillar to continue with our work to progress and develop the pillar. We excitedly welcome Claude back to Leicestershire.”