Firstly I hope you are all well. At the beginning of each month, I aim to bring a retrospective monthly report of Leicestershire CCC “ providing some brief details of what is going on at our Club and how we are progre...
Change needs to be made at every level of the game The national governing body for cricket, the ECB, has pledged to ‘urgently address’ the lack of diversity in the English game. Chairman of Leicestershire County Crick...
Following the news that the Leicestershire first team squad returned to training at the Fischer County Ground today, Paul Nixon spoke about the high standards demanded from within the squad to inspire supporters. The...
MJK (Mike) Smith (born 30th June 1933) Who was the last ‘double international’ to represent England in a ‘major’ sport? Arguably, it is Mike, who played one rugby international for England against Wales in 1956, and 5...
In light of the recent Government announcement regarding the extended COVID-19 measures in Leicester City and surrounding areas, Leicestershire County Cricket Club has been in contact with key stakeholders, including...
In the school summer holidays I spent all my time at Grace Road (nothing has changed in 50 years). My dad would drop me off on his way to work and then join me at the end of the day when he finished to see the last ha...
ÔÇïUpdate on return to play for men's and women's domestic cricket Men’s County season set to begin on 1 August First-Class Counties to decide on men’s formats to be played at a meeting in early July First year of wom...
Jack Firth (b 26 June, 1917, d 6 September 1981) When Charles Palmer arrived as Secretary/Captain at the end of 1949, he inherited a very ‘senior’ team. Vic Munden apart, the whole side was over the age of 30, three o...
Graham McKenzie (24th June) It would be a useful pub quiz question. What Graham McKenzie and Stuard Broad - two fast bowlers have in common? Yes, they both played for Leicestershire, but they also share a birthday. Cl...
Stuart’s route to the top has been classic. He first appeared in the Oakham School team just short of his 14th birthday, and was in the team more often than not for 5 seasons. As time went on he appeared for the Leice...
Last week we tasked you to name the Leicestershire players who have the highest scores from a T20 match. This week the focus is on the 1972 Benson and Hedges Cup Final match - can you name the Leicestershire starting...
Cricket Auction raises £35k for good causes A cricket-wide auction supported by all 18 first class counties, the ECB, MCC and PCA has raised more than £35,000 for charitable causes nationwide. The Together Through Thi...
