Leicestershire sport news

Sport news from the BBC web site:

Nixon is enjoying life in India
Leicestershire captain Paul Nixon says he has loved playing with the Delhi Giants, despite falling at the knockout stages of the Indian Cricket League.

Foxes sign ex-Notts bowler Harris
Leicestershire sign former Nottinghamshire bowler AJ Harris on a one -year deal.

Phantoms and Foxes get call-ups
Six Leicestershire and Derbyshire players are named in England's under-19 squad to tour South Africa in the New Year.

Foxes swoop for fast bowler Baker
Leicestershire sign West Indian fast bowler Lionel Baker, who has a British passport, on a two-year contract.

Nixon expects to avoid county ban
Leicestershire's Paul Nixon is confident of returning to captain the side next summer despite his imminent return to the Indian Cricket League.

Dippenaar steers Foxes to victory
Leicestershire wrap up their Championship campaign with an eight-wicket home win over Derbyshire.

Needham puts Derbyshire in charge
Jake Needham takes 6-49 as Derbyshire close day two of their Championship match against Leicestershire on 85-0, a lead of 71.

Kruger puts Derbyshire to sword
Garnett Kruger claims his second five-wicket haul of the season to give Leicestershire the initiative against Derbyshire at Grace Road.

Glamorgan poised for rare victory
Glamorgan are in touching distance of their first Championship win in Cardiff in 23 attempts after forcing Leicestershire to follow-on.

Powell puts Glamorgan in charge
Michael Powell's first championship ton for two years puts Glamorgan firmly in control against Leicestershire.

Malik signs new deal with Foxes
Leicestershire seam bowler Nadeem Malik signs a new two-year deal to keep him at Grace Road until 2010.

Foxes chase falls short at Oval
Surrey beat Leicestershire by 33 runs in their Pro40 fixture at The Oval.

Foxes victory push ended by rain
Leicestershire and Gloucestershire are forced to settle for a draw after rain hits their Championship match at Grace Road.

Leicestershire v Gloucestershire
Final day report will appear here later.

Glos open big lead against Foxes
Gloucestershire close day three of their Championship match at Leicestershire with a second-innings lead of 154.

Glos stumble after opening stand
Gloucestershire close day two against Leicestershire at Grace Road on 223-3.

Grace Road hit by day one washout
Rain washes out the opening day between Leicestershire and Gloucestershire at Grace Road.

Foxes sign bowler Daggett on loan
Leicestershire sign Warwickshire bowler Lee Daggett on loan, BBC Radio Leicester learns.

Grayson hails Essex performance
Essex cricket coach Paul Grayson believes their win over Leicestershire was their best of the season.

Norfolk teen hits 60 for Essex
Teenage Norfolk cricketer Jaik Mickleburgh makes 60 runs in his maiden first-class innings for Essex in their victory over Leicestershire.

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