Young Foxes Star Leicestershire travelled to Trent Bridge for the first match of a 2-day friendly against Nottinghamshire. The was no toss with Leicestershire batting for 90 overs on day one before bowling on day two...
Benson and Hedges Glory- First Victory (v Yorkshire, July 22nd, 1972) The Benson and Hedges Cup was often seen as the competition that nobody wanted. The ‘knock out’ Gillette cup had been a great success for over 10 y...
• All 18 First-Class Counties will be in action when Bob Willis Trophy starts on 1 August • A five-day final will decide the Bob Willis Trophy champions • Women’s 50-over domestic tournament to be played this summer •...
David Humphries (1953 - 2020) Leicestershire County Cricket Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player, David Humphries. Though best remembered as a wicket keeper batsman for Worcestershire, his first p...
Friends of Grace Road Events Update The Friends of Grace Road (FoGR) Committee have announced the cancellation of all of their events due to take place during the remainder of 2020. Given the uncertainty of the COVID-...
Saturday 21st September 1996 has to be by far my proudest moment yet as a Leicestershire supporter. Day three arrived of our final County Championship match against Middlesex at Grace Road, how fitting that we were at...
John Steele (born 23rd July 1946) I’m afraid that John will always be known as David’s brother. He, who on his Test debut at Lord’s got lost on his way to the wicket and managed to get sponsored by his local butcher t...
George Dawkes (born 19th July 1920) - Youngest Leicestershire cricketer to be capped George Dawkes was one of the finest Leicestershire wicket keepers, who played most of his cricket for Derbyshire. In his career he p...
The University of Leicester’s Vice-Chancellor is working in partnership with the CEO of Leicester City Football Club and the Bishop of Leicester, on a celebration of community spirit in Leicester and Leicestershire th...
In preparation for the upcoming domestic cricket season beginning on August 1, Leicestershire will face Nottinghamshire in a two-day friendly at Trent Bridge on July 28 and 29. The red-ball clash will be the first mat...
Paddy Corrall (born 16th July 1906) Paddy Corrall spent much of his working life involved in cricket. He had several setbacks in his cricketing career, but he always seemed ready to help out when he was required to do...
Barry Dudleston (born 16th July, 1945) Barry was another of the retiring Leicestershire players, who decided to remain ‘in the game’ by umpiring. The number of ex Leicestershire (and indeed Somerset) to wear the white...
