Leicestershire handed 27-point penalty for poor pitch at Grace Road

The Cricket Discipline Panel imposed a 27-point penalty on Leicestershire for preparing a poor pitch in their Division One match against Glamorgan. The panel deducted 19 points from the Foxes' 42-run win and added an eight-point suspended penalty until the end of the 2027 season.

Head groundsman Callum Lewin cited an unscheduled one-day Bollywood filming event four days before the match as a factor beyond his control. The disciplinary panel dismissed this explanation because the shoot lasted only one day. Match referee Ian Ramage documented 43 instances of uneven bounce during the game.

Leicestershire now sits on 89 points from 12 matches and must beat Hampshire in their ongoing fixture to avoid relegation from Division One. The club stated it is reviewing the verdict and considering appeal options within the 10-day window.