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Leicestershire appeal 27-point deduction for pitch issues
Leicestershire challenges 27-point County Championship penalty after pitch deemed poor due to Bollywood film shoot
In brief
Leicestershire challenges 27-point County Championship penalty after pitch deemed poor due to Bollywood film shoot Leicestershire will appeal the 27-point deduction for breaching pitch regulations after claiming a Bollywood film shoot affected pitch conditions Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Leicestershire appeals penalty
Leicestershire confirmed they will appeal a 27-point deduction and £5,000 fine for breaching pitch regulations in August's win over Glamorgan.
“The club respects the Cricket Discipline Panel process, which is ongoing. However, we have serious concerns about the process that resulted in the Panel's decision on the charge and the sanctioning procedure”
Bollywood film shoot claim
Groundsman Callum Lewin argued filming of an unscheduled Bollywood film for Sourav Ganguly's biopic took place four days before the Glamorgan match.
Pitch condition issue
The pitch was rated 'poor' during the match after being uncovered for eight hours in bright sunshine due to the film shoot.
Panel decision
The independent Cricket Discipline Panel upheld the charge, stating the pitch was 'poor' and Leicestershire breached ECB pitch regulations.
Appeal timeline
Leicestershire's chief executive confirmed the appeal process is ongoing and they have concerns about the sanctioning procedure.
What it means
Leicestershire will appeal the 27-point deduction for breaching pitch regulations after claiming a Bollywood film shoot affected pitch conditions
