Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[The People's Hero]

2 hours ago, harpendenfox said:

I’m actually very confident that there will be good access to County grounds, less so Tests. There’s simply less demand so easier to manage safely. Might perversely next good for county finances if the average attendance at a 4 day game doubles, say.

 

I won’t try and get test tickets, but hope to get to Grace Road, and perhaps organise trips with mates to Hove, the Oval, Lords etc for County games.

I have tickets to first day of the Lords test in August. Who knows?

[Chocolate Teapot]

11 hours ago, The People's Hero said:

I have tickets to first day of the Lords test in August. Who knows?

Me too. 

[Voll Blau]

Uptonsteel have taken on the naming rights at Grace Road.

 

https://www.business-live.co.uk/enterprise/uptonsteel-buys-naming-rights-leicestershire-19696630

[Corky]

I think we should rename it Agnew Arena to see how he reacts when a club he wouldn't mind seeing disappear gives him the prestige of his name on the stadium address.

[SemperEadem]

India have a tour match at Grace Road this year, against India A.

Edited 27 January 2021 by SemperEadem

[HybridFox]

On 27/01/2021 at 10:21, SemperEadem said:

India have a tour match at Grace Road this year, against India A.

Just hope fans can go. Doesn't look promising though 

[UpTheLeagueFox]

New deal and vice captain role for Callum Parkinson

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/55995561

[HaroldBazBo]

Not surprised at the deal but Vice Captain could put a couple of noses out of joint.

 

 

[MaidstoneFox]

https://www.leicestershireccc.co.uk/news/2021/february/running-foxes-sign-naveen-for-vitality-blast.html

 

County have signed a bowler for the Blast. Slightly unusual action, could be a good player for us.

[SemperEadem]

On 12/02/2021 at 21:44, HaroldBazBo said:

Not surprised at the deal but Vice Captain could put a couple of noses out of joint.

 

 

Who you thinking?

[Cake]

Cant think of any other more suitable candidates to be honest? Not saying he is perfect but a full season in all formats will show what he is capable of. 

[MaidstoneFox]

On 15/02/2021 at 22:26, Cake said:

Cant think of any other more suitable candidates to be honest? Not saying he is perfect but a full season in all formats will show what he is capable of. 

Shows what a callow, inexperienced squad it is. Chris wright would be a possibility but he might not play in all formats

[HaroldBazBo]

I’d have given it to Asad 

[Zorrovolpe]

7 hours ago, HaroldBazBo said:

I’d have given it to Asad 

I think you're right. Last "season", if you can call it that, is the first time Parkinson has made a significant, consistent contribution. Prior to that, I wouldn't have been surprised if he'd been released. Out of Azad and Parkinson, if one had to be lost and the other retained, I know who I'd want to keep. 

[Cake]

I suppose its for all formats is it? Azad only plays one. Parkinson will hooefully kick on.

 

Dont think it matters very few of them have much experience. 

[UpTheLeagueFox]

Leicestershire wicketkeeper Harry Swindells has signed a new contract.

Leicester-born Swindells, 21, has agreed a two-year deal until 2022.

Swindells, who broke through in List A and T20 cricket in 2018, made his first class debut in 2019, then became first choice in the truncated 2020 season.

Along with Sam Bates, who also signed a contract extension, and Lewis Hall, the Foxes now have three locally-born keepers who have all come under the wing of Grace Road legend Paul Nixon.

[PAULCFC]

Looks like we might be back at Grace Road at the beginish of the season!

[The People's Hero]

On 22/01/2021 at 09:26, Chocolate Teapot said:

Me too. 

See you there for a couple of beers or glasses of champagne; fingers crossed.

 

I'd have stuck with beers, but going corporate, so sod it.

[MaidstoneFox]

Just lost our captain and vice-captain to The Hundred. They'll miss the one-day cup.

[HybridFox]

Still not watching that sh***. County cricket all the way!

[Corky]

They should play with Kwik Cricket equipment to symbolise how plastic it all is.

 

Hope the 16.4 crashes on it's arse.

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

On 15/02/2021 at 16:11, SemperEadem said:

Who you thinking?

Both Ackers and Parky picked for the 100 so we will find out whose next in line.

[CrawlingFox]

Pleased for Ackers and Parkinson.

 

I'm not personally a fan of the Hundred or it's concept but at least we won't be the only county without representation now!

 

I think we also get compensated by the ECB whilst they're away?

 

Is it still the same window for the Challenge Cup and the Hundred? Therefore we will see them missing fir that competition. Should be a good opportunity for Nat Bowley and I could see Lilley both bowling a lot of overs and taking the captaincy for 50 over games potentially?

[HaroldBazBo]

Good luck to them, but I hope the hundred rots.

[Cake]

Not a fan of the 100 but a necessary evil i fear, we are quite reliant on ECB money lets be honest. 

 

I wont go. Looking forward to a summer of Leicestershire!!!

 

I reckon in Birmingham, Manchester, London it will do well. 

 

May be not in wales but even tests dont sell there.

 

After this last year people will want to get out. 

 

I dont think its aimed at us tbh. 

 

Glad its free to air some of the time also. May inspire a few kids. They may come down to County then. I mean we are virtually non existent on tv. May be two games a year. 

 

 

Edited 23 February 2021 by Cake