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Time for a Change? Rethinking Leicestershire’s Bowling Balance against Surrey.
Leicestershire have successfully had a tried and tested 5 man seam attack for much of the last couple of seasons but with their loss last week to Sussex, do they need to rethink how they approach their bowling corps in Division One this season with the daunting trip to Surrey coming this weekend.
08.04.26Opinion
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STUMPS: Three Analysis Points on Leicestershire v Sussex
The first in our regular post-match feature, STUMPS, we take a look at the Foxes first game of the season back in Division One of the County Championship where they were beaten by Sussex at Grace Road by 222 runs in a disappointing return to the top division.
06.04.26Matchday
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The Toss: Foxes Face Sussex in First Game in Top Division Since 2003
The Toss is our Match Preview Feature and Leicestershire return to the Rothesay County Championship Division One for the first time in over 20 years with high hopes of solidifying their place in English top league, starting with their home clash against Sussex at Grace Road on Friday.
02.04.26Matchday
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County Championship Nottinghamshire Team Profile
The Division One County Champions go into 2026 with on eye on retaining their title and they will no doubt be in the mix with a squad that is packed full of quality. Can they get off to a quick start like last season that propelled them to the title?
01.04.26Features
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County Championship Warwickshire Team Profile
Perhaps the hardest team to gauge where they are at as a side, they have a consistent squad, not many superstars but plenty that are reliable and consistent. Are they missing that crucial spark to have any say in the title challenge or could they be last season's Durham and have a poor season at the wrong time?
31.03.26Features
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Dutchie to Captain Foxes in Red-Ball Cricket
The Foxes have announced that Ian Holland will Captain the club in red-ball cricket for the first block of games, taking on the role in the absence of Club Captain, Peter Handscomb.
30.03.26News
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Foxes Revisited: The Last Time the Foxes Played in Division 1
Less than week away from Leicestershire’s long awaited return to Division 1 of the County Championship, we take a look at the opening match of their top flight campaign in 2003, the last time the Foxes were in the top division.
30.03.26Features
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After Handscomb: Who leads Leicestershire into 2026?
The Foxes losing Peter Handscomb for the 2026 season probably wasn't on their bingo card and now they have to find a solution to lead them into the new season. We take a look at the options that Alfonso Thomas and his side have at their disposal.
29.03.26Features
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County Championship Yorkshire Team Profile
With the start of the County Championship in just five days, we take a look at Yorkshire and their chances this season. After promotion back to Division One in 2024, they have quietly rebuilt their squad and whilst they may not be title challengers yet, can they continue their improvement in 2026.
29.03.26Features
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County Championship Sussex Team Profile
With the start of the County Championship less than a week away we next take a look at Sussex, a team that have more going off behind the scenes than perhaps on the pitch with the club under a cloud and a 12 point deduction to start the season. Can they overcome of the off-field distractions to compete on the field?
28.03.26Features
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Huge Blow as Handscomb Misses 2026 Season
The Foxes have been dealt a big blow ahead of their return to Division One of the County Championship after Club Captain, Peter Handscomb, was ruled out for the season due to family commitments.
28.03.26News
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County Championship Surrey Team Profile
It's not a County Championship season if Surrey are not in the mix for yet another title, they are essentially the cricket equivalent of Manchester City and they make no apologies for it. After losing out to Nottinghamshire last season, they will be chomping at the bit to get their title back!
27.03.26Features
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County Championship Essex Team Profile
With the start of the County Championship less than two weeks away, we take a look at the consistent Essex side who are looking to push towards a Championship tilt. They have a solid looking squad that perhaps misses some firepower or star quality. Can they get on a decent run and put pressure on those teams that'll be in and around the mix?
26.03.26Features
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County Championship Glamorgan Team Profile
With the start of the County Championship less than two weeks away, we start our profile of fellow Rothesay County Championship teams with a trip to Wales as we take a look at newly-promoted Glamorgan and look at the make-up of their squad and their prospects this season.
23.03.26Features
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Could Ajaz Patel be an underrated replacement for Keshav Maharaj
The Foxes were dealt a huge blow when Keshav Maharaj pulled out of his planned stint this summer but the Foxes quickly swooped to pick up New Zealand Test match star Ajaz Patel. Could the replacement overseas spinner be an underrated replacement, particularly with the bonus of his season-long availability?
22.03.26Opinion
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Alex Green: The 19-Year-Old Fast Bowler Ready to Break Through for Leicestershire
The Leicestershire Academy has done it again, unearthing another exciting tall, fast-bowling prospect as Alex Green looks to force his way into a regular spot in all three formats for the Foxes. At The Fox, we look into his promise and what could be in-store for him in 2026.
20.03.26Features
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Leicestershire’s 2026 Fixtures Across All Three Formats
The season is edging closer and here is a reminder of the Foxes Men's fixtures across the season in all three formats of the game. The season starts with the County Championship, before mid-summer sees the start of the T20 Blast. The One Day Cup hits in late July before a return to the long-format competition to finish the season!
19.03.26News
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Sol Budinger and the Division One Test: Can He Thrive Without Losing Himself?
Sol Budinger will go into the 2026 season with a personal drive to showcase why he belongs at the top of the Foxes order and leading from the front in Division One. Does the aggressive left-hander curb his natural instincts, stick to his game plan or a hybrid version of both?
17.03.26Opinion
How Alfonso Thomas and James Taylor Helped Turn the Foxes Around
After years in the doldrums, The Foxes coaching duo of Head Coach Alfonso Thomas and Assistant Coach James Taylor have overseen a change in performance on the pitch and culture off the pitch.
16.03.26Opinion
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Have Leicestershire Recruited Well for Division One, A Deep Dive Ahead of 2026?
Ahead of their return to Division One cricket for the first time in over 20 years, we take a look at how the Foxes are shaping up and what their new signings can offer the club as they strive for Division One survival.
13.03.26Features
Rehan Ahmed’s Second Act: Why This Summer Could Be His Moment
After a stand-out season last summer in the longer form of the game and a winter enhancing his England white-ball prospects, the upcoming summer and an England side that is ripe for change, what does Rehan Ahmed need to do to force his way into regular England contention.
13.03.26Features
Predicting the Foxes Line-up on Opening day
We all love a good prediction and so The Fox tries its hand at predicting what Leicestershire's Opening Day line-up will be come April 3rd against Sussex at Grace Road. With depth a nice problem to have, who do you think will make the starting XI.
12.03.26Opinion

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