Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[Bert]

46 minutes ago, MaidstoneFox said:

They said that Eskinazi was still to be confirmed, which implies that the others are definite. They also said we were the most active in signing players, laying the ground to have a real shot at staying in div1

And with a £28m windfall incoming we should be able to build a competitive squad. 

[Tommy Fresh]

1 hour ago, Lionator said:

Would moan about the age profile about some of those but we’re going to need some serious experience in division 1. Still think the second overseas spot is going to be the big one. 

Would you go for a batsman or bowler for that second spot? Batting wise Jake Weatherald could be a good option, or you take a punt on someone like Rhys Mariu

[st albans fox]

1 hour ago, Bert said:

And with a £28m windfall incoming we should be able to build a competitive squad. 

Presumably all the other counties have similar (if not higher) influx of funds.  Does that mean we see a few seasons with inflated wages and a lot of the  money disappears ???

[SMX11]

13 minutes ago, st albans fox said:

Presumably all the other counties have similar (if not higher) influx of funds.  Does that mean we see a few seasons with inflated wages and a lot of the  money disappears ???

I thought there are strings attached to the money to stop this being the case? Pay off debt, capital projects etc? I guess ultimately it will happen anyway.

[HaroldBazBo]

I'd love to see someone like Shamar Joseph come over for a summer.

[Lionator]

9 hours ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Would you go for a batsman or bowler for that second spot? Batting wise Jake Weatherald could be a good option, or you take a punt on someone like Rhys Mariu

Either a high order batter (opener) or a bowling all rounder. I keep saying it but I’d love Mulder back after his exploits, I do think South Africa have any cricket next summer either. 

[Graceroad]

9 hours ago, st albans fox said:

Presumably all the other counties have similar (if not higher) influx of funds.  Does that mean we see a few seasons with inflated wages and a lot of the  money disappears ???

In a word yes like we seen with the Inflex of money in the PL the players will be the main benefactors

[Bert]

10 hours ago, st albans fox said:

Presumably all the other counties have similar (if not higher) influx of funds.  Does that mean we see a few seasons with inflated wages and a lot of the  money disappears ???

It’s just about how they manage it isn’t it. Yep all other counties will get it of course, but hopefully being in division 1 and the luxury of being able to offer that little more regardless of what others can offer will be nice. 

[Tommy Fresh]

56 minutes ago, Lionator said:

Either a high order batter (opener) or a bowling all rounder. I keep saying it but I’d love Mulder back after his exploits, I do think South Africa have any cricket next summer either. 

Yeah I think the two names I mentioned could be good shouts for the top order. 

[RowlattsFox]

It's a shame the best test players from around the world can't really play in the county game anymore. Love hearing stories about some of the huge names that played in not just county cricket, but local leagues 30/40 years ago. 

[CosbehFox]

7 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

It's a shame the best test players from around the world can't really play in the county game anymore. Love hearing stories about some of the huge names that played in not just county cricket, but local leagues 30/40 years ago. 

They certainly don't play in the same depth as they did but the Aussies are generally well represented and will be even more so in 2027. 

[Lionator]

15 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said:

It's a shame the best test players from around the world can't really play in the county game anymore. Love hearing stories about some of the huge names that played in not just county cricket, but local leagues 30/40 years ago. 

The famous ‘Muralitharan playing for Leicester Ivanhoe’ story everyone knows about. Apparently used to be seen doing sprints up Avery Hill in Braunstone every morning. 

Edited 7 August 2025 by Lionator

[Lionator]

Green will be in England squads before the end of next season. He’s literally the perfect McCullum bowler. Tall, quick, high release point etc. But looks a tad more disciplined and consistent than Hull for example. 

[everton carr]

10 minutes ago, Lionator said:

The famous ‘Muralitharan playing for Leicester Ivanhoe’ story everyone knows about. Apparently used to be seen doing sprints up Avery Hill in Braunstone every morning. 

He wasn't well known when  he played for Ivanhoe though .One of the recent Zimbabwe players from.the  test squad  v England and has played test cricket played for Electricity Sports just last season name escapes me atm

[everton carr]

Newman Nyamhuri the Zimbabwe cricketer

[everton carr]

Just seen a post on the county cricket matters Facebook page by commentator Sam Dalling criticising the club apparently we have advertised for a commentater for the home one day cup games but the vacancy about from expenses and a free lunch will be unpaid

[everton carr]

For anyone asking what's happened to Richard Rae the BBC are not covering the one day cup group matches

[SemperEadem]

56 minutes ago, everton carr said:

For anyone asking what's happened to Richard Rae the BBC are not covering the one day cup group matches

Bizarre that there is a chap on there going after Rae as a millionaire, not sure how he would know this if it is the case.

[everton carr]

1 minute ago, SemperEadem said:

Bizarre that there is a chap on there going after Rae as a millionaire, not sure how he would know this if it is the case.

Possibly correct though I know he owns houses in London and Spain as well as Leicester plus  his children were educated at Stamford one of the top public schools in England

[MaidstoneFox]

6 hours ago, everton carr said:

Just seen a post on the county cricket matters Facebook page by commentator Sam Dalling criticising the club apparently we have advertised for a commentater for the home one day cup games but the vacancy about from expenses and a free lunch will be unpaid

That's disgraceful, especially with all the Hundred money coming in. I've heard excellent freelance cricket journalist and ex-cricketers on other coverage and we're offering a meal deal.

[Walshy5]

It's going to be a packed squad next season then! I really don't think we need Tattersall, especially if we sign Eskinazi

Edited 7 August 2025 by Walshy5

[HaroldBazBo]

Is Tattersall not a wicket keeper batsman rather than a batsman wicketkeeper? You'd say Hanscombe and certainly Hill are the latter. In fact I'm not sure either really wants to keep. 

[Foxmeister]

On 06/08/2025 at 22:22, st albans fox said:

Presumably all the other counties have similar (if not higher) influx of funds.  Does that mean we see a few seasons with inflated wages and a lot of the  money disappears ???

Exactly, the money goes up the talent pool stays the same.

[st albans fox]

On 07/08/2025 at 09:53, everton carr said:

Newman Nyamhuri the Zimbabwe cricketer

Once upon a time we had an o/s Zimbabwean  …………

[Sunbury Fox]

19 hours ago, HaroldBazBo said:

Is Tattersall not a wicket keeper batsman rather than a batsman wicketkeeper? You'd say Hanscombe and certainly Hill are the latter. In fact I'm not sure either really wants to keep. 

I keep worrying that Cox is going to leave. Would be a real shame, if so. He's been great for us.