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County by County 2026 Season Preview – Division One – Leicestershire

Last season was Leicestershire’s best for at least a decade.

After years of struggle, particularly in the red-ball game, Alfonso Thomas and his side found a formula that worked, which got them promoted to the top flight for the first time since 2003.

By Adam Whitty

Formed: 1879
Home Ground: Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester
One-Day Name Leicestershire Foxes
Captain(s): Peter Handscomb (CC/ODC), Ben Green (T20), Rebecca Brooker (Women)
Head Coach: Alfonso Thomas
2025 Results: CC2: 1/8; ODC: 7/9 Group A; T20: 7/9 North Group; WODC: 8/10 (L2); WT20: semi-final (L2); WCCT20: quarter-final
Honours: Championship: (3) 1975, 1996, 1998; Benson & Hedges Cup: (3) 1972, 1975, 1985; Pro40/ National League/CB40/YB40/ODC: 2023; Sunday League: (2) 1974, 1977; T20 Cup: (3) 2004, 2006, 2011
Reflections on last season and hopes for this summer
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