Ed’s a sucker for the soaps

ED Barnes can look forward to meeting some of his favourite soap opera stars after a career-best contribution to an impressive Leicestershire batting display.The 23-year-old all-rounder contributed 83 not out to an unbroken eighth-wicket stand of 203 with centurion Harry Swindells – Leicestershire’s highest ever for that wicket.Their efforts ensured a first innings reply of 475-7 and an honourable draw from the rain-affected fixture with the Group Two leaders, who made 461-9 with five players making fifty – Devon Conway top scoring with 88.Leicestershire head co...

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