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Leicestershire
Wed, September 11 2013
Matthew Hoggard to retire from all forms of cricket
Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard is set to retire from First-Class cricket at the end of the current English season.
Sat, September 03 2016
Paddy Clift passes away
Zimbabwe were yet to play Test cricket, but Paddy Clift had already put them firmly in the map of world cricket, thanks to his Leicestershire stint. Unfortunately, bone-marrow cancer snared him at a mere 43.
Tue, August 06 2013
Matthew Fisher: The youngest player to represent Yorkshire in competitive cricket
Matthew Fisher became the youngest Yorkshire player to feature in a competitive game has been included in the England Under-19 team for the triangular series which features Bangladesh and Pakistan. Fischer played for Yorkshire in a 40-over game against Leicestershire on July 1. His inclusion in the England Under-19 team augers well for his future...
Fri, July 26 2013
Bangladesh need to play more Test cricket: Shakib al Hasan
Currently playing for Leicestershire in the Friends Life T20 competition, Shakib al Hasan speaks about his career to date, Bangladesh's lack of progress in Test cricket, their Test status, captaincy and also about youngsters recently breaking into the Bangladesh national side.
Tue, July 05 2016
Tony Lock: A colourful character and an excellent left-arm spinner
Tony Lock was one of the greatest left-arm spinners of his era whose career might have stretched far beyond 49 Tests had his action not raised eyebrows. However, he remodelled his bowling methods again and again to prove to be one of the most enduring and entertaining of cricketers.
Wed, June 07 2017
Ray Illingworth: One of England’s finest captains
Ray Illingworth of Yorkshire (and later Leicestershire) was one of England’s finest Test captains.
Sat, June 08 2013
County cricket: 15-year-old set to be named in Yorkshire squad
A 15-year-old bowler is poised to make history after being named in English County Yorkshire's squad for their domestic 40-over match with Leicestershire on Sunday.
Wed, May 29 2013
ICC Champions Trophy 2013: Ramnaresh Sarwan feels local conditions will play crucial role
West Indies middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan has cautioned that conditions could play a major part in determining the outcome of matches in the ICC Champions Trophy which starts in England and Wales next week.
Wed, May 29 2013
Champions Trophy: Wembley Stadium can be filled thrice its capacity for the India-Pakistan game, says Paul Nixon
Wicket-keeper Paul Nixon represented England on 20 occasions and it could well have been more had his career not overlapped with a couple of his more illustrious contemporaries. He retired in 2011, a fairytale end to a 22-year first-class career, winning the Friends Life T20 with Leicestershire.