Leicestershire to appeal 27-point penalty for pitch breach

Leicestershire plans to appeal a 27-point penalty imposed by the Cricket Discipline Panel for preparing a poor pitch during an August County Championship match against Glamorgan. The penalty results in a £5,000 fine and the loss of points that dropped Leicestershire to the bottom of the table. The club's chief executive, Emma White, expressed concerns about the process leading to the sanctions and noted that an appeal will be lodged before their final Championship game of 2026 against Warwickshire. White indicated that Leicestershire did not intend for the pitch to play poorly, which was classified as 'poor' by the match referee. The appeal will be supported by legal experts in sports law.

• 9:56 AMESPNcricinfo — Leicestershire will appeal pitch penalty in bid to avoid relegation
• 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — Leicestershire to appeal against 27-point penalty