Leicestershire relegated after pitch deduction appeal rejected
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 21:26 · Archive
Leicestershire's relegation to County Championship Division Two has been confirmed after an appeals panel upheld a 19-point penalty for a poor pitch at Grace Road. The penalty was imposed after the surface was rated 'poor' by the match referee following the club's victory over Glamorgan in August. The club was initially hit with a 27-point deduction and had eight points reinstated before appealing the remaining 19-point sanction.
The appeals panel rejected Leicestershire's argument about the pitch's condition, finding that the club had 'failed to act reasonably' in preparing the wicket. Leicestershire had blamed an 'unscheduled Bollywood filming event' that took place on the ground days before the match. The panel also rejected the club's attempt to introduce fresh evidence. Leicestershire finished the season 17 points behind third-bottom Essex. The club was also fined £5,000.
Leicestershire chief executive Emma White said: 'We are hugely disappointed with this outcome, but we will not let it define us. Come pre-season, we will be ready to battle it out in Division Two, and to fight our way back.'
How it is being reported
- Leicestershire relegation confirmed after club loses appeal against massive points deduction over pitchLeicestershire's relegation to Division Two of the County Championship was confirmed on Wednesday after their appeal against a hefty points penalty was rejected.Daily Mail Sport · 4 Nov, 21:09
- Leicestershire's relegation confirmed as points deduction for 'poor' pitch standsLeicestershire's relegation to County Championship Division Two has been confirmed after the club's points deduction for breaching pitch regulations was upheld.Sky Sports · 4 Nov, 15:30
In this story: Leicestershire · Glamorgan · Essex · Grace Road · Emma White · England and Wales Cricket Board
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