Leicestershire County Cricket Club: The Foxes and Uptonsteel County Ground
Leicestershire CCC have won three County Championships and play at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester.
Leicestershire County Cricket Club
Leicestershire County Cricket Club was founded in 1879 and play at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicester. Nicknamed 'The Foxes' in T20 competitions, Leicestershire have a proud history in English county cricket with three County Championship titles to their name.
County Championship Titles
Leicestershire won the County Championship in 1975, 1996, and 1998. The 1975 title under Ray Illingworth's captaincy was particularly significant — Illingworth, who had previously led England to an Ashes victory in Australia, brought tactical brilliance to the county and transformed them into champions. The back-to-back wins of 1996 and 1998 were achieved under James Whitaker's captaincy.
David Gower — England's Most Elegant Batsman
David Gower — widely regarded as one of England's most naturally gifted batsmen — played for Leicestershire before moving to Hampshire. Gower was famous for his languid, effortless strokeplay and scored 8,231 runs in 117 Tests. His time at Leicestershire was central to the county's rise to Championship success in the 1970s.
Recent History
Leicestershire have struggled in the modern era compared to their 1990s peak. They have been in the second division of the County Championship for extended periods but remain a professional first-class county with significant local support.
Frequently asked questions
Has Leicestershire won the County Championship?
Yes — Leicestershire have won the County Championship three times: 1975, 1996, and 1998.
Who is Leicestershire's most famous player?
David Gower — one of England's most elegant Test batsmen — played for Leicestershire, as did Ray Illingworth who captained both England and the county to Championship success.