Leicestershire lose 27 points over pitch rating

Leicestershire have been deducted 27 points for a poor pitch rating. The Cricket Regulator upheld the charge against the club after the Grace Road surface was rated poor during their win against Glamorgan last month. The penalty includes the 19 points earned from that victory plus eight additional points as punishment.

The deduction leaves Leicestershire at the bottom of the County Championship table, 38 points from safety. Hampshire lead by 225 runs with seven wickets remaining at Grace Road, making Leicestershire's survival hopes slim. The club said it is reviewing its position and considering all available options.

Warwickshire moved to the top of the table with an eight-wicket win over Essex at Chelmsford. Manav Suthar took five for 75 for Warwickshire in the second innings. Craig Overton scored 64 not out for Somerset against Yorkshire at Headingley.