Leicestershire

Ben Slater's outstanding 178 anchored Nottinghamshire to 405-4 on the opening day, putting the visitors in control against Leicestershire at Grace Road.

Leicestershire have secured the services of New Zealand international Nick Kelly for the remainder of the 2026 county season, adding valuable left-handed batting depth.

Jonny Tattersall's unbeaten 86 and Ian Holland's 79 guided Leicestershire to 500-5, establishing a 60-run advantage over Glamorgan after three days in Cardiff.

Australian opener Jake Weatherald's maiden county century has given Leicestershire the upper hand against Glamorgan, despite Mason Crane's agonising dismissal one run short of his hundred.

Leicestershire's Rehan Ahmed has secured his first IPL contract with Delhi Capitals, marking a significant milestone for the 21-year-old England international.

Rishi Patel struck his maiden Division One century to inspire a defiant Leicestershire response against Surrey's imposing first-innings total of 520.

Tom Clark struck his second consecutive opening-day hundred as Sussex posted an impressive 361 against newly-promoted Leicestershire.

Leicestershire have addressed early-season injury concerns by signing experienced seamer Yadvinder Singh on a short-term deal for the opening month of the campaign.

The 31-year-old Australian Test batter will feature in the opening six Championship matches as Leicestershire rebuild following Peter Handscomb's departure.

The 31-year-old Australian, fresh from his Test debut during the recent Ashes series, will strengthen Leicestershire's top order for the championship's opening block.