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Leicestershire Foxes Ian Holland hits out during the Metro Bank 1 Day Cup Group A match between Leicestershire Foxes and Somerset County Cricket Club at the Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester, UK on 2 August 2026.
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Ian Holland hails Leicestershire's all-round display after Somerset rout but says county schedule is 'bloody ridiculous'

The Foxes went to the top of their group with a thumping win at Grace Road over a lacklustre Somerset with Ian Holland's all-round display, a huge part of their win. After the game he spoke about the win but also blasted the schedule that has seen the Foxes play 6 games in just 11 days!

02.08.26, 23:26 Updated 02.08.26, 23:26

Andy Moore

Andy Moore

Ian Holland praised Leicestershire's collective performance after the Foxes dismantled Somerset by 164 runs in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, but admitted the relentless county schedule is leaving players "running on fumes".

Leicestershire made it back-to-back victories in the competition with a dominant display at the Uptonsteel County Ground, posting 289-8 before bowling Somerset out for just 125 in 30 overs. The victory keeps the Foxes firmly in the hunt for the knockout stages after another impressive all-round performance.

While Holland was delighted with the result, he believes the demands placed on county cricketers are becoming increasingly difficult to manage.

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