Leicestershire CCC Statement: Paul Nixon

Leicestershire County Cricket Club has reached a mutual agreement with Paul Nixon that will see him leave his position as Head Coach after five and a half years at the Club.

After a highly decorated playing career with the Foxes, Nixon returned to Grace Road in October 2017, leading the Club to the knockout stages of the Vitality Blast in 2020 and the quarter finals of the Royal London Cup in 2022.

Assistant Coach Alfonso Thomas and Batting Coach James Taylor will assume responsibility for the First Team for the remainder of the season. The duo will be assisted by Director of Cricket Claude Henderson and Second Team Head Coach Dips Patel.

Claude Henderson said: “Paul has been a true servant to Leicestershire County Cricket Club since he first joined the Club in 1988, in two stints as a player then as Head Coach since 2017.”

“He’s shown relentless commitment, enthusiasm and passion during his time as Head Coach and has been a fantastic ambassador for the Club. We wish him every success in the next steps of his career.

“Our attention now turns to the process of finding a new Head Coach to work alongside Alfonso Thomas and James Taylor, whilst ensuring we also remain competitive for the second half of the 2023 season.

“The squad possesses a wealth of exciting young talent and has shown some encouraging progress in the early stages of the summer. We believe we have established an effective coaching structure and we are keen to build on our strong culture and values.

“Whilst it has been a difficult fortnight for both parties, now is a time for collectiveness. We as supporters, players and staff need to stick together to ensure that our trajectory as a Club continues upwards in the months ahead.”

Paul Nixon commented: “I am immensely proud of my time at Leicestershire and would like to thank the players, both past and present, staff and most of all the fans for the unconditional support I have received during my tenure.

“The Club will always hold a special place in my heart, and I wish them all the best for the future.”

Everyone at Leicestershire CCC would like to thank Paul for his unwavering efforts across three spells during the 30 years he has represented the Club and wish him well for the next stage of his career.