Leicestershire County Cricket Club

[The People's Hero]

On 01/11/2022 at 12:59, CrawlingFox said:

Chris Wright signs a new one year deal.

 

That's ideal. Hopefully based on promising signs last season he can shepherd the likes of Finan and Scriven for the coming year as they come into their own.

I believe the mutual understanding is that its the final year.

[Stadt]

Wright's been fantastic for us, seems a top man as well.

[SemperEadem]

Price freeze on memberships until Christmas.

[LBTufty]

Just seen that ex-Glamorgan Aussie quick Michael Hogan has gone back on his decision to retire and signed a one-year deal with Kent at the age of 41. He could justifiably call Chris Wright 'Junior' given CW's age of 37.

[Stadt]

Finan's got a gig playing T20 in the USA, that'll be good for him.

[SemperEadem]

Hill has been made 4 day captain as well as the 50 over one.

[CoventryFox]

1 hour ago, SemperEadem said:

Hill has been made 4 day captain as well as the 50 over one.

Is Parky leaving? 

[MaidstoneFox]

7 hours ago, CoventryFox said:

Is Parky leaving? 

County website says his contract runs out next year and he's not willing to extend at present. He could in theory sign a pre-contract agreement half-way through the season with someone else.

 

This also means they could play Rehan Ahmed in 4 day cricket and leave out Parky, as he's no longer captain. Two spinners an unlikely scenario in most games

[CrawlingFox]

12 hours ago, MaidstoneFox said:

County website says his contract runs out next year and he's not willing to extend at present. He could in theory sign a pre-contract agreement half-way through the season with someone else.

 

This also means they could play Rehan Ahmed in 4 day cricket and leave out Parky, as he's no longer captain. Two spinners an unlikely scenario in most games

That's quite interesting. I wouldn't want to lose Parky but frankly if we can afford to lose any of the better players we have then it would be him given the trajectory that Rehan Ahmed appears to be on. Assuming we keep hold of the latter of course and he's on a long term contract at least.

[Graceroad]

13 hours ago, MaidstoneFox said:

County website says his contract runs out next year and he's not willing to extend at present. He could in theory sign a pre-contract agreement half-way through the season with someone else.

 

This also means they could play Rehan Ahmed in 4 day cricket and leave out Parky, as he's no longer captain. Two spinners an unlikely scenario in most games

Think they will Inc both Ahmed can bat in the top 6

[Lionator]

Rehan needs to be playing all formats as much as possible. No point wasting a talent like that. Parky has never really pushed on despite some decent limited over showings. 

[Tommy Fresh]

26 minutes ago, Lionator said:

Rehan needs to be playing all formats as much as possible. No point wasting a talent like that. Parky has never really pushed on despite some decent limited over showings. 

I'd go both Parkinson and Rehan. Then just prepare fairly good wickets for the pair of them, with Ackermann backing it up. If I had to chose one though I'd prefer to go with Rehan in all formats especially if Parkinson isn't committing. Although big call to leave out our leading wicket tacker from the past two seasons in red ball.

[Corky]

The club has had some praise in the latest issue of The Cricketer. In an article about non-members of counties being treated differently, Grace Road is commended for being welcoming to all fans.

[Silebyfox_89]

The club posted that someone has signed at 11am today, anyone know whom?

[Cakey]

I reckon it's Mulder! 

[Silebyfox_89]

Could be Mulder as it had a globe emoji, could be Rahane also.

[Cakey]

26 minutes ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

Could be Mulder as it had a globe emoji, could be Rahane also.

Got a South African flag next to the globe 

[Bert]

It’s Mulder. All 3 formats. 

[Lako42]

7 minutes ago, Bert said:

It’s Mulder. All 3 formats. 

Nice

[Voll Blau]

Real coup to get him back. Hopefully a vote of confidence that we're slowly heading back in the right direction too.

[Tommy Fresh]

Australia in South Africa around August next year, hopefully doesnt get called up. Great signing though, would love to see us confirm Rahane now.

[when_you're_smiling]

4 hours ago, Bert said:

It’s Mulder. All 3 formats. 

Two years as well.

[CoventryFox]

5 hours ago, Bert said:

It’s Mulder. All 3 formats. 

Superb! Just need to get Rehane confirmed and we’re almost competitive 

[Cakey]

 

Rehane? I saw that article but not sure how much truth there is in it? Not sure why you would not announce it. Be a great signing but be surprised. Pleasantly surprised. 

 

Mulder is class at County level very happy. 

3 hours ago, CoventryFox said:

Superb! Just need to get Rehane confirmed and we’re almost competitive 

 

[CrawlingFox]

Really pleased to have Mulder back. He was superb with the bat in all 3 comps and though poor when bowling in the Championship he was far from alone in that and has a strong pedigree with the ball so fingers crossed we'll see a lot more wickets to go with the runs.