Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[HaroldBazBo]

Sikandar Raza is another Zim player who’d do a job.

[CrawlingFox]

10 hours ago, HaroldBazBo said:

Sikandar Raza is another Zim player who’d do a job.

He's a serious player. Well worth a look in my opinion.

 

Zimbabwe fans though absolutely rave about Welch and don't understand why he doesn't play for us. 2 90s so far for him in their 50 over tournament.

[Lionator]

10 hours ago, HaroldBazBo said:

Sikandar Raza is another Zim player who’d do a job.

Out of our price range, he’ll be in the IPL next year. 

[LBTufty]

Return to form with the bat for Ackermann this morning after 62 in 48 balls against Bangladesh. All in vain for the windmill loving clog wearers unfortunately.

[Osavo]

Ajinkya Rahane on board for next season apparently. That's a belting signing and will offer a lot on and off the pitch.

[CrawlingFox]

1 hour ago, Osavo said:

Ajinkya Rahane on board for next season apparently. That's a belting signing and will offer a lot on and off the pitch.

That's a serious player coming on board. Very impressed.

[SemperEadem]

1 hour ago, Osavo said:

Ajinkya Rahane on board for next season apparently. That's a belting signing and will offer a lot on and off the pitch.

Some signing that!

[Bert]

Plus we’ll get a host of new fans, potentially good crowds. 

[SemperEadem]

1 minute ago, Bert said:

Plus we’ll get a host of new fans, potentially good crowds. 

Hope so but previously with big name Indian players this has never actually materialised.

[Voll Blau]

1 hour ago, SemperEadem said:

Hope so but previously with big name Indian players this has never actually materialised.

Yeah. Not just an issue for us though, can't really recall any counties getting a boost in crowds from a big name Indian overseas.

 

Hopefully that changes though...

[StanSP]

What a signing that is.

[Lionator]

Just seen this. Bloody hell. Fair play to the club. Hopefully will have a similar impact to Masood at Derby and Pujara at Sussex.

[Tommy Fresh]

Great signing, literally the type of player we should have got in last year to replace Harris. 

Edited 25 October 2022 by Tommy Fresh

[Silebyfox_89]

On paper it's a great signing and has flex to open and go down to 4 if required.

[Cakey]

1 hour ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

On paper it's a great signing and has flex to open and go down to 4 if required.

Yep on paper fantastic. 

 

Not confirmed  though as far as I can see? 

[Silebyfox_89]

7 hours ago, Cakey said:

Yep on paper fantastic. 

 

Not confirmed  though as far as I can see? 

The telegraph have confirmed it

[RowlattsFox]

Doesnt have the best record in England though, averages 26 playing here. Albeit at international level. You'd like to think he'll be plenty good enough for the county game. 

 

Experience and leadership qualities as well. 

[Graceroad]

13 hours ago, Bert said:

Plus we’ll get a host of new fans, potentially good crowds. 

Yep the ground was packed when Schwag and kumble played for the club

[Tommy Fresh]

Seems far too good to be true to be honest, knowing County I'm expecting him to disappear and it turn out he's only available for 25% or something daft

Edited 26 October 2022 by Tommy Fresh

[AjcW]

2 hours ago, RowlattsFox said:

Doesnt have the best record in England though, averages 26 playing here. Albeit at international level. You'd like to think he'll be plenty good enough for the county game. 

 

Experience and leadership qualities as well. 

Still about 25 more than any of our current openers  

[The People's Hero]

Its barely believable as he is a good thinker and leader as well; previously captaining various sides. I think he even captained India in one or two formats at one time. He also plays all formats of the game. I really hope we have him signed up for all competitions.

 

Make no mistake about it, he is a world class player and a genuine competitor. This is very unlike us.

 

 

[The People's Hero]

Ah, actually... he's Indian isn't he so presumably the unspoken rule about not being sanctioned by the Indians to compete in T20 will operate.

 

Is that still a thing? Or has it been relaxed now?

[SemperEadem]

4 minutes ago, The People's Hero said:

Ah, actually... he's Indian isn't he so presumably the unspoken rule about not being sanctioned by the Indians to compete in T20 will operate.

 

Is that still a thing? Or has it been relaxed now?

Telegraph article saying he is here for 4 day and 1 day stuff, no mention of the T20.

[CosbehFox]

4 minutes ago, The People's Hero said:

Ah, actually... he's Indian isn't he so presumably the unspoken rule about not being sanctioned by the Indians to compete in T20 will operate.

 

Is that still a thing? Or has it been relaxed now?

He will play Championship and One Day Cup according to the Telegraph article 

[The People's Hero]

Gotcha; thanks. Let's hope this doesn't get scuppered with a big IPL deal or whatever.