Leicestershire Cricket

Roman Walker, who famously took 5-24 against India including the wickets of Kohli and Sharma, has discovered a talent for darts after his county career ended.

Essex completed a stunning seven-wicket victory after dismantling Leicestershire for a paltry 60 runs on day three at Chelmsford.

The 32-year-old seamer finally broke his batting duck with an assured half-century that prevented Leicestershire from establishing a commanding position at Chelmsford.

Sussex secured their third County Championship victory of the season with an emphatic seven-wicket win over Leicestershire at Hove, maintaining their position as Division One's most successful side.

Dan Hughes struck his maiden century of the campaign to give Sussex the upper hand against Leicestershire, though a late collapse kept the match finely balanced.

Six dropped catches undermined Sussex's bowling effort as Leicestershire posted 328 on day one at Hove.

Henry Crocombe recorded career-best match figures of 9-69 as Sussex overcame their points deduction to beat Leicestershire by 222 runs in the County Championship.

Sussex captain Ollie Robinson and Henry Crocombe each claimed five-wicket hauls to establish a commanding position against Leicestershire at Grace Road.