Leicestershire on brink of relegation after 27-point deduction
Leicestershire are on the brink of relegation from County Championship Division One after being deducted 27 points for breaching pitch regulations.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"circumstances leading up to the game that were just out of my control"
— Callum Lewin , Executive
"conditions were tough for batters"
— Richard Dawson , Executive
"a bit drier than what we wanted"
— Alfonso Thomas , Executive
Key People
Head coach of Leicestershire who spoke about the pitch preparation.
Leicestershire's head groundsman who commented on the circumstances leading to the pitch regulations breach.
Head coach of Glamorgan who commented on the tough conditions for batters.
All Coverage
Leicestershire are on the brink of relegation from County Championship Division One after being deducted 27 points for breaching pitch regulations.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Renshaw century puts Australia on top against South Africa - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.
October 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record-breaking duck on Australia return
Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia struggle on his return against South Africa.
October 9, 2026 at 12:21 PMUFC fighters aren't paid enough to retire, says Strickland
Sean Strickland says UFC fighters are not paid enough money to retire from the sport on their own terms.
October 9, 2026 at 07:12 AMHow Swansea refound their way as ambition returns
With Swansea City leading the Championship as the EFL returns, BBC Sport looks at how the club has brought back old values and new hopes.
October 9, 2026 at 03:55 AMCummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.
October 8, 2026 at 02:38 PMEverton's Sherif fined for breaching betting rules
The Football Association fines Everton forward Martin Sherif £5,000 for breaching its betting rules over a 15-month period.
October 8, 2026 at 02:24 PM