After Handscomb: Who leads Leicestershire into 2026?
29.03.26, 19:41 Updated 29.03.26, 19:41 4 Minute Read
Andy Moore
There’s something quietly unsettling about the absence of a captain you’ve grown used to. For Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Peter Handscomb was more than an overseas pro ticking the “runs and leadership” box.
He was composure in motion: measured at the crease, measured in the field, and—crucially—measured in moments when Championship cricket tends to unravel into chaos.
Now, with Handscomb stepping away ahead of the 2026 season due to family commitments, Leicestershire face a decision that will shape not just their next campaign—but their identity.
Do they steady the ship? Or do they accelerate into something new?
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