Pucovski, Handscomb & Mulder Ton Up As Overseas Stars Shine

With just 44 days to go until Leicestershire’s 2024 campaign kicks off, the hard work at Uptonsteel County Ground is ramping up.

However, half a dozen Foxes stars have been continuing their winter’s progress in warmer climes before they link up with the squad next month. Let’s take a look at their recent form:

Will Pucovski:

Leicestershire’s newest recruit had a weekend to remember, hitting his seventh first-class century during Victoria’s draw with New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield. 

Batting at three, Pucovski churned out a gritty 131 from 302 deliveries during a mammoth 200-run partnership with Victoria and soon-to-be Leicestershire teammate, Peter Handscomb.

Peter Handscomb:

No stranger to a hundred, Handscomb brought up the 22nd red-ball century of his illustrious career in the same innings as Pucovski. 

A single off Nathan Lyon took the Australian international to a 208-ball ton, before he eventually fell for 114. His stand with Pucovski lasted 73.3 overs, as the two battled it out to post a huge total despite a slow-pitch.

Wiaan Mulder:

Turning 26 on Monday, Mulder has had a few reasons to celebrate recently. On the pitch, he blitzed a superb 141 from just 128 balls, top scoring for the Lions in their draw with Rocks at the New Wanderers.

His return to 4-day cricket followed a stunning SA20 campaign in which the South African all-rounder registered 297 runs at 37.13, including three half-centuries. His runs, amassed at a lightning quick strike rate of 157.14, fired Durban Super Giants to the final “ where Mulder top scored with 38 (22) but saw his side fall by 89 runs to Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Rehan Ahmed:

Leicestershire’s Academy graduate is once again catching the eye in the international arena. Currently in action for England on their five-match Test tour of India, Ahmed is the fourth highest wicket-taker in the series (11) and England’s second highest behind Tom Hartley.

With England 2-1 down in the series, he’s set to return to action on Friday morning in Ranchi.

Liam Trevaskis:

After winning the WA Premier Cricket T20 title in December, winter signing Liam Trevaskis is continuing to play a key role Down Under for Midland-Guildford CC.

The left-arm spinner, who arrived from Durham, has taken a further 23 wickets at 26.39 in WA Premier Cricket, as well as recording 223 runs batting in various spots across the order.

Scott Currie:

After concluding his spell with Adelaide University in the SACA Premier Cricket, Scott Currie received his maiden call-up to represent Scotland. 

The Hampshire-loanee has been selected for four ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures against Canada and the UAE in Dubai, beginning on 1 March. He will link up with the Foxes at the end of the tour.

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