Leicestershire make History as they End a 992 day County Dearth

Leicestershire make History as they End a 992 day County Dearth: Leicestershire players must be over the moon right now as they put an end to the 37 game win-less run and notch up a historical win by six wickets here in the English county championship division 2. It is the longest stretch of time any county side has gone without a win in the post-war era and had their last win long back in 2012.

BBC Radio commentator Rae said: “The last couple of years have been so hard to take, and while head coach Andrew McDonald said he doesn’t want to see too much celebration after a victory, well Andrew will have to forgive the taking of a moment to savour this one, “Across Leicestershire … in the cities and in the towns and in the villages and far beyond, I’ve had tweets and emails from Leicestershire supporters from all over the county, all over the country, all over the world – well they’re all smiling now.”

Sydney born Angus Robson was the stellar performer of the day as he scored a cautious and fruitful 71 runs that enabled his side to end up the winning side. The victory also had its effect on the points table as Leicestershire now climb up to the 7th place out of the nine division two teams.