By Paul Eddison

Div2: Leicestershire
TCP VERDICT
Leicestershire took a step forward under Paul Nixon last season in the County Championship, but will be hard-pushed to improve on that this term. Given the departures over the winter, a sustained promotion challenge might be tough, even with three places up for grabs.
LEICESTERSHIRE STATS PANEL
Coach: Paul Nixon
Captain: Paul Horton
Overseas: Mohammad Abbas (Pakistan)
Ins: Chris Wright (Warwickshire), Will Davis (Derbyshire), Arron Lilley (Lancashire)
Outs: Zak Chappell (Notts), Ben Raine (Durham), Cameron Delport (Essex), Ned Eckersley, M...