Leicestershire Cited Bollywood Shoot as Cause of 27-Point Penalty for Substandard Pitch
Leicestershire County Cricket Club have been hit with a severe sanction after a match against Glamorgan in August, seeing 27 points removed from their tally and a £5,000 fine imposed for violating the ECB's pitch standards. The club’s groundsman has pointed to an unexpected Bollywood film shoot as a contributing factor, but the governing bodies were not convinced that the cinematic activity provi…
Sept. 16, 2026, 10:12 p.m.
