Leicestershire County Cricket Club announces its decision to appeal against a 27-point penalty
According to BBC Sport, Leicestershire County Cricket Club will appeal a 27-point penalty that included a £5,000 fine, the loss of all 19 points earned from their win over Glamorgan, and an extra eight-point deduction. Chief executive Emma White confirms the club will appeal on the morning of their final Championship game of 2026, against Warwickshire, with specialist sports law barrister Craig Harris and Oliver Laurence to assist; the panel found no intent to cheat, and the club's grounds team was praised. The appeal keeps uncertainty over which teams will drop to Division Two for 2027 as the season concludes.
Key facts
- 01Appeal decision timing: Leicestershire were given 10 days to decide whether to appeal.
- 02The club will appeal on the morning of their final 2026 Championship game, away to Warwickshire.
- 03The penalty removed 19 points from a win over Glamorgan and added an eight-point penalty, plus a £5,000 fine.
- 04Specialist barrister Craig Harris and Oliver Laurence are assisting the club.
- 05The panel found no intent to cheat and noted the groundstaff’s record.
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