Leicestershire signs wicketkeeper Josh Blake from Surrey on two-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 10:11 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Leicestershire has signed wicketkeeper Josh Blake from Surrey on a two-year contract. The 28-year-old player made eight County Championship appearances for Surrey, scoring 263 runs at an average of 29.22. Blake's signing comes a day after Ben Cox's departure from Leicestershire following the team's relegation appeal amidst a points deduction. Blake views this move as a significant step in his career after spending four years at Surrey, where he also worked as a community coach.
- •Josh Blake signs with Leicestershire on a two-year deal.
- •Previously made eight County Championship appearances for Surrey.
- •Scored 263 runs for Surrey at an average of 29.22.
- •Signing follows experienced wicketkeeper Ben Cox's exit from Leicestershire.
- •Blake sees the move as a new chapter in his career.
- 10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Leics sign wicketkeeper Blake from Surrey
"Leicestershire sign wicketkeeper Josh Blake from Surrey on a two-year deal.
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