Leicestershire on brink of relegation after 27-point deduction
Leicestershire are on the brink of relegation from County Championship Division One after being deducted 27 points for breaching pitch regulations.
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Notable Quotes
"circumstances leading up to the game that were just out of my control"
— Callum Lewin , Executive
"conditions were tough for batters"
— Richard Dawson , Executive
"a bit drier than what we wanted"
— Alfonso Thomas , Executive
Key People
Head coach of Leicestershire who spoke about the pitch preparation.
Leicestershire's head groundsman who commented on the circumstances leading to the pitch regulations breach.
Head coach of Glamorgan who commented on the tough conditions for batters.
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Leicestershire are on the brink of relegation from County Championship Division One after being deducted 27 points for breaching pitch regulations.
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