Welch injury puts Leicester win in shade

LEICESTERSHIRE Foxes cruised to a six-wicket win over Derbyshire in their Royal London Cup curtain-raiser, though the victory was overshadowed by a serious injury to Nick Welch.Derbyshire had set a target of 276 to beat, largely thanks to an impressive 116 from captain Billy Godleman.There were also respectable displays from Harvey Hosein and Brooke Guest but Arron Lilley (3-49) and Ed Barnes (2-48) ensured the visitors never built up a head of steam.Leicestershire hit their target in the 47th over, reaching 279-4 thanks to 70 from Rishi Patel and 75 from Marcus Harris as well as...

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