Beagle

Let’s hope the balance is restored when we start bowling!

Bit of a send off for Handscomb. Really bad sportsmanship. Conway.

I’m expecting Patel in for Kimber and Hull for Scriven, though I wouldn’t be entirely surprised to see either Alex Green or Walker ahead of Hull. No mention of Trevaskis in the squad.

An interesting contrast in batting performances at the end of the day. Last evening, Leicestershire batted for 29 overs with a score at stumps of 120-1, whereas Lancashire, tonight, after 8 overs, are 16-3! Happy days!

Two early wickets for Ian Holland. What a great signing he is turning out to be!

PS Look what happened to Durham when they made a “sporting” declaration!

Still a good result for us. Maximum bonus points and another very satisfying performance. And we are still top of the division. Onwards!

So, Jewell is no longer sparkling! Important wicket that!

I was at Chelmsford last week for the Essex opening day and they had 2,500!

At least its free again. And its much more readily accessible being on YouTube .

Confirmation: https://www.leicestershireccc.co.uk/news/free-entry-after-tea-at-the-uptonsteel-county-ground

Nine down. Can you hear the drums Fernando?

Well, he’s got a central contract so that’s surely how it works!

https://www.leicestershireccc.co.uk/news/logan-van-beek-joins-leicestershire-for-2025-season

Remember that Alfonso has made it clear that his philosophy is to use loan players to top up the contracted players. Currie has gone back to Hampshire but expect to see a replacement for him and Green and Goldsworthy too. They were all pretty useful.

Wishful thinking, though it is clear that there is a great deal of variation in opinions at the top. The business of Hampshire selling out to the Indians has certainly exposed the differences in the perspectives of the businessmen and the ECB.

https://www.leicestershireccc.co.uk/news/an-honour-a-privilege-lewis-hill-to-step-down-as-leicestershire-captain Well done skipper and thanks for everything! So who is likely to be Lewis’s successor ?

I don’t see the point in this. NCs playing in the first round alone is of no value to anyone. Or are you suggesting they play a full quota of games in the ODC? I can’t see the ECB being interested in anything that does that. I think the friendly warm up is the right solution as things stand. The opportunity to play a FC County just once is an important event in the NC calendar.

The minor counties (or National Counties as they are now known) do not have first class status nor a full time playing staff. They are not equipped with facilities, staff or finances to play 14 four day games in a season. The players mostly have full time proper jobs! There have been successful applications from Minor Counties to be given first class status, notably Durham who did so in 1992. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Counties_Cricket_Championship

And Jamie Dunk scored 47 off 33 opening for Scotland.

https://www.thetimes.com/article/09c9e919-cbe4-4b11-b094-072a245afdef?shareToken=8ae4fe0dd3182bde233dbf9cc9ae6b22&fbclid=IwY2xjawFIL8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeGUntfwLPyzywwBFFguVJW6RgzsTkmDds9SlxbVAiDSMY5dAR0es_uu0g_aem_vCTm26OHeMuPJ2TPwjID3Q

A deserved draw nonetheless. Keeps us in the mix.

He’s having a rough time. It matters to nobody more than himself.

Fantastic double century from Sam Evans today for the second eleven. We were chasing 497 to win and are 448-3 at lunch!!