Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[Cakey]

2 hours ago, MaidstoneFox said:

Seems odd in retrospect. But I suppose the thinking is that they have 4 bowlers injured, all of whom would have played above Wood and Singh, but how long are they all out for and what if another bowler goes down injured this game, then we need cover. Not sure there was enough time to sign a bowler on loan, or whether other div 1 clubs will loan us players now we are in the same division. Worc have just loaned Hannon-Dalby, who would have been good for us, but that is div 1 to div 2.

Saw Hull bowling looked ok, full pelt so he will come in..

 

Alex Green Crutches so not good. 

 

Patel will be in next game. 

 

Davey said it wasnt bad but who.knows. 

 

Mike is always either injured or just coming back from injury. 

 

So next game Hull and Patel for Wood and Singh. 

 

I dont see Holland as a number 3 tbh and id rather have Budinger ( i know he is hit or miss than Hill)

 

Hill looks like he is still in hibernation get him some cricket in the 2s etc. 

Budinger

Weatherald 

Patel

Ahmed

Eskanasi 

Cox

Holland

Green

Scriven

Patel

Hull

 

Ideally Davey for Scriven if fit

Edited 6 April by Cakey

[Beagle]

Hopefully Singh has sung his last song! 

[Voll Blau]

8 hours ago, Cakey said:

Saw Hull bowling looked ok, full pelt so he will come in..

 

Alex Green Crutches so not good. 

 

Patel will be in next game. 

 

Davey said it wasnt bad but who.knows. 

 

Mike is always either injured or just coming back from injury. 

 

So next game Hull and Patel for Wood and Singh. 

 

I dont see Holland as a number 3 tbh and id rather have Budinger ( i know he is hit or miss than Hill)

 

Hill looks like he is still in hibernation get him some cricket in the 2s etc. 

Budinger

Weatherald 

Patel

Ahmed

Eskanasi 

Cox

Holland

Green

Scriven

Patel

Hull

 

Ideally Davey for Scriven if fit

I do think Holland needs to drop down and ideally stop opening the bowling too. Putting a hell of a burden on himself.

 

Would bat him above Cox though for the reasons @Stadt outlined about Cox's ability to steady a rapidly sinking ship.

[Bert]

We’ll have Ajaz to come in as well won’t we? 

[Beagle]

2 hours ago, Bert said:

We’ll have Ajaz to come in as well won’t we? 

In his interview after the game on Foxes tv, Alfonso confirmed that Ajaz will be in the squad next weekend.

[LBTufty]

Good performance by the Under 18s in their opening friendly today, chasing down Notts' 286 with 21 balls to spare and the loss of only four wickets. Will Macdonald 72* (64) and Arun Kalsi 55 (73) both went past 50 with good contributions from Usman Minhas,  Academy Batter of the Year Ronak Rajeshekar and Joshua Parsons. 

[TamuffFox]

39 minutes ago, LBTufty said:

Good performance by the Under 18s in their opening friendly today, chasing down Notts' 286 with 21 balls to spare and the loss of only four wickets. Will Macdonald 72* (64) and Arun Kalsi 55 (73) both went past 50 with good contributions from Usman Minhas,  Academy Batter of the Year Ronak Rajeshekar and Joshua Parsons. 

It's been a long time since we produced a specialist batsman from the academy...fingers crossed.

[everton carr]

13 minutes ago, TamuffFox said:

It's been a long time since we produced a specialist batsman from the academy...fingers crossed.

Can't think of anyone since Lewis Hill of any note. Aadil Ali Tom Wells  and the sex offender are the only others I can think of in the last 10 years surely must be others

[CrawlingFox]

1 hour ago, everton carr said:

Can't think of anyone since Lewis Hill of any note. Aadil Ali Tom Wells  and the sex offender are the only others I can think of in the last 10 years surely must be others

Sam Evans? 

 

Was far too slow but otherwise a reasonably solid opening bat. Not a world beater but that's a tough job, 3 tons in the 21 season but not much after that.

[Silebyfox_89]

22 minutes ago, CrawlingFox said:

Sam Evans? 

 

Was far too slow but otherwise a reasonably solid opening bat. Not a world beater but that's a tough job, 3 tons in the 21 season but not much after that.

What happened to Jamie Dunk? The Scottish lad we had from last year? Seemed to be an opening bat who played for Scotland u19s.

[TamuffFox]

2 hours ago, everton carr said:

Can't think of anyone since Lewis Hill of any note. Aadil Ali Tom Wells  and the sex offender are the only others I can think of in the last 10 years surely must be others

Of course....Shiv Thakor! 🤣

[everton carr]

10 hours ago, CrawlingFox said:

Sam Evans? 

 

Was far too slow but otherwise a reasonably solid opening bat. Not a world beater but that's a tough job, 3 tons in the 21 season but not much after that.

Yes forgot about him

[CrawlingFox]

11 hours ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

What happened to Jamie Dunk? The Scottish lad we had from last year? Seemed to be an opening bat who played for Scotland u19s.

He was in the Scotland A squad announced a couple weeks ago, his club was listed as Whitstable so assuming he's no longer linked with Leicestershire. Played a seconds game for Gloucestershire at the end of last season too so assume he was looking for a go there.

[CrawlingFox]

1 hour ago, everton carr said:

Yes forgot about him

I wonder whether we should have persevered with him. He had the mentality and ability to bat for long periods as shown by 4 tons at county level. He only averaged about 28 I think but his real problem was scoring at snail pace, I just wonder that surely the batting coach could have worked on that and added more scoring shots to his game. Mind you could say the same about Hassan Azad.

 

Perhaps they tried and he just couldn't do it but players with the mentality to bat long are rare.

[SemperEadem]

5 minutes ago, CrawlingFox said:

I wonder whether we should have persevered with him. He had the mentality and ability to bat for long periods as shown by 4 tons at county level. He only averaged about 28 I think but his real problem was scoring at snail pace, I just wonder that surely the batting coach could have worked on that and added more scoring shots to his game. Mind you could say the same about Hassan Azad.

 

Perhaps they tried and he just couldn't do it but players with the mentality to bat long are rare.

Azad fell off fast I felt. 

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

58 minutes ago, CrawlingFox said:

I wonder whether we should have persevered with him. He had the mentality and ability to bat for long periods as shown by 4 tons at county level. He only averaged about 28 I think but his real problem was scoring at snail pace, I just wonder that surely the batting coach could have worked on that and added more scoring shots to his game. Mind you could say the same about Hassan Azad.

 

Perhaps they tried and he just couldn't do it but players with the mentality to bat long are rare.

Always be remembered for batting with Harry Swindells in the 50ov final 👏 

[everton carr]

1 hour ago, CrawlingFox said:

I wonder whether we should have persevered with him. He had the mentality and ability to bat for long periods as shown by 4 tons at county level. He only averaged about 28 I think but his real problem was scoring at snail pace, I just wonder that surely the batting coach could have worked on that and added more scoring shots to his game. Mind you could say the same about Hassan Azad.

 

Perhaps they tried and he just couldn't do it but players with the mentality to bat long are rare.

Surprised he hasnt at least played 2nd team cricket elsewhere

[MaidstoneFox]

12 hours ago, everton carr said:

Surprised he hasnt at least played 2nd team cricket elsewhere

He played for Northants in '23, not sure what he's done since, but he was someone who could probably earn a lot more outside of cricket.

[MaidstoneFox]

On 07/04/2026 at 20:51, Silebyfox_89 said:

What happened to Jamie Dunk? The Scottish lad we had from last year? Seemed to be an opening bat who played for Scotland u19s.

Be interesting to see who turns out for the seconds. You have these lads who are too old for the under-18s but not ready for the first team yet. Jay Madan was very promising and Dean's son, Raiffe Headley.

[everton carr]

8 hours ago, MaidstoneFox said:

Be interesting to see who turns out for the seconds. You have these lads who are too old for the under-18s but not ready for the first team yet. Jay Madan was very promising and Dean's son, Raiffe Headley.

Would love to see us look at Jamal Richards who was let go by Essex last season.Looked very useful the few times I've watched him.

[Voll Blau]

18 minutes ago, everton carr said:

Would love to see us look at Jamal Richards who was let go by Essex last season.Looked very useful the few times I've watched him.

He's gone to Jamaica with the aim of getting a West Indies call-up...

 

https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/premiumfeatures/best_form_life_county_cricket_cast_off_eyeing_west_indies.html?t=639041548523611163

 

Wush him luck but he's no better than any seamer we have on our permanent staff.

[everton carr]

10 minutes ago, Voll Blau said:

He's gone to Jamaica with the aim of getting a West Indies call-up...

 

https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/premiumfeatures/best_form_life_county_cricket_cast_off_eyeing_west_indies.html?t=639041548523611163

 

Wush him luck but he's no better than any seamer we have on our permanent staff.

Would take him over Mike and maybe Scriven

[1972 Fox]

40 minutes ago, everton carr said:

Would love to see us look at Jamal Richards who was let go by Essex last season.Looked very useful the few times I've watched him.

Dujuan Richards might be available. Just needs game time. 

[CrawlingFox]

3 hours ago, everton carr said:

Would take him over Mike and maybe Scriven

The value and problem with both of these is that it's not really clear whether either is a better batter or bowler. Though I think on both counts Scrivo is a more reliable option than Mike who with the ball will be almost unplayable very occasionally but spanked to all parts the rest of the time.

 

In D2 it worked well as it meant we always had a long tail, especially with Holland, Ahmed and Green also contributing with both bat and ball. But in D1 it remains to be seen whether it comes off.

 

D2 success was built on that long tail of all rounders and an aging middle order engine of Hill, Handscomb and Holland.

 

Right now it's hard to see where the quality in our side is to manage the step up I think.

[Beagle]

Are we excited or terrified at the prospect of visiting the Oval?!