Leicestershire County Cricket Club Announces New Partnership with Durant Sport, Including Refurbishment of the Mike Turner Indoor School

Leicestershire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce a new one-year partnership with leading sports infrastructure specialists Durant Sport, which includes the refurbishment of the Mike Turner Indoor School and naming rights to the outdoor nets at the Uptonsteel County Ground. Durant Sport also joins as an Official Club Partner.

This exciting collaboration marks a significant investment in the Club’s facilities, benefiting both professional players and the wider cricketing community. The outdoor nets will now be known as the Durant Sport Outdoor Nets, recognising Durant Sport’s commitment to enhancing cricket infrastructure.

Durant Sport, renowned for delivering high-quality sports facilities across the UK, will work closely with Leicestershire CCC to deliver improvements that support year-round training, development, and community engagement.

John Williams, Commercial Director at Leicestershire CCC, welcomed the new partnership:

“We’re thrilled to welcome Durant Sport as an Official Partner of the Club. Their involvement in the refurbishment of the Mike Turner Indoor School and naming rights to the outdoor nets demonstrates a real commitment to supporting cricket at all levels. This partnership will play an important role in improving our facilities for both our professional squads and the local community.”

Cristian Durant, Marketing Director at Durant Sport, added:

“It’s a pleasure to partner with Leicestershire County Cricket Club “ a club with a proud tradition and bright future. Supporting the refurbishment of the Mike Turner Indoor School and having our name on the outdoor nets is a proud moment for our company. We’re passionate about the growth of cricket, and this partnership reflects our dedication to delivering best-in-class facilities across the sport.”

The Mike Turner Indoor School and Durant Sport Outdoor Nets are key parts of the Club’s high-performance and community training offer, used year-round by professional players, academy prospects, and local clubs.