Leicestershire faces ECB charges as County Championship matches begin
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board has leveled charges against Leicestershire as the latest round of County Championship fixtures gets underway. As teams navigate the final stages of the title race, several clubs are managing roster instability due to international call-ups and injuries. Nottinghamshire has secured New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay for its final three matches following the recall of Kyle Verreynne by South Africa. Simultaneously, Essex is operating with a depleted squad as it faces absences for Simon Harmer, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Charlie Bennett, and Noah Thain. To address these gaps, Essex has signed teenager Jack Auld on a rookie contract. The developments coincide with the start of the current round of league play.
- •The ECB has issued charges against Leicestershire.
- •Mitchell Hay joins Nottinghamshire for the season's final three matches.
- •Kyle Verreynne returned to South Africa following an international call-up.
- •Essex is fielding a weakened team due to injuries and England duty.
- •Teenager Jack Auld signed a rookie contract with Essex.
- 8:55 AMThe Guardian Sport — Nottinghamshire face crunch day against Hampshire after rivals’ wins: county cricket, day four – live
- 8:43 AMThe Guardian Sport — Leicestershire v Somerset, Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, and more: county cricket, day two – live
- 8:52 AMThe Guardian Sport — Leicestershire charged by ECB, Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, and more: county cricket, day one – live
"County Championship updates as the title race heats up Mail Tanya or post BTL | Sign up for The Spin newsletter The three leading contenders for the Division One title, Somerset, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire, each had a profitable day, though Warwickshire swung the biggest hammer after dismissing Glamorgan for 69 at Sophia Gardens. Ethan Bamber was chief destroyer, with five for 28, passing 50 wickets for the season, while Ed Barnard (three for five) provided able backup. There were no demons in the dirt for the visitors, who eased to 154 for three. Continue reading...
"Latest updates from around the county grounds Mail Tanya or comment BTL | Sign up for The Spin A heart-warming read and lovely pics from Billy Munday and Tom Jenkins at yesterday’s Knight-Stokes Cup. In a round of staggering collapses, batting sides continued to strap on their roller skates and head to the ice rink. At Grace Road, Leicestershire were rumbled for 145, a 377 run-victory that puts Somerset back on the top of the table, that longed-for first title still in reach. Continue reading...
"County Championship updates as the title race heats up Mail Tanya or post BTL | Sign up for The Spin newsletter Notts have signed New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay for the last three matches after Kyle Verreynne was recalled by South Africa Essex are running on empty, without Simon Harmer (recalled by South Africa), Sam Cook and Jordan Cox (England), Charlie Bennett and Noah Thain (injury). They’ve brought in teenager Jack Auld on a rookie contract. Continue reading...
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 11, 2026, 8:55 AMNottinghamshire face crunch day against Hampshire after rivals’ wins: county cricket, day four – live
Latest updates from around the county grounds Mail Tanya or comment BTL | Sign up for The Spin A heart-warming read and lovely pics from Billy Munday and Tom Jenkins at yesterday’s Knight-Stokes Cup. In a round of staggering collapses, batting sides continued to strap on their roller skates and head to the ice rink. At Grace Road, Leicestershire were rumbled for 145, a 377 run-victory that puts Somerset back on the top of the table, that longed-for first title still in reach. Continue reading...
- The Guardian SportSep 9, 2026, 8:43 AMLeicestershire v Somerset, Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, and more: county cricket, day two – live
County Championship updates as the title race heats up Mail Tanya or post BTL | Sign up for The Spin newsletter The three leading contenders for the Division One title, Somerset, Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire, each had a profitable day, though Warwickshire swung the biggest hammer after dismissing Glamorgan for 69 at Sophia Gardens. Ethan Bamber was chief destroyer, with five for 28, passing 50 wickets for the season, while Ed Barnard (three for five) provided able backup. There were no demons in the dirt for the visitors, who eased to 154 for three. Continue reading...
- The Guardian SportSep 8, 2026, 8:52 AMLeicestershire charged by ECB, Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, and more: county cricket, day one – live
County Championship updates as the title race heats up Mail Tanya or post BTL | Sign up for The Spin newsletter Notts have signed New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay for the last three matches after Kyle Verreynne was recalled by South Africa Essex are running on empty, without Simon Harmer (recalled by South Africa), Sam Cook and Jordan Cox (England), Charlie Bennett and Noah Thain (injury). They’ve brought in teenager Jack Auld on a rookie contract. Continue reading...
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