Paul Nixon was credited with inspiring Leicestershire’s maiden championship victory of the season in his first game as captain. Tom New and Arno Jacobs, the left-handed openers, needed only 25 balls yesterday to secure the win after resuming 17 runs short of the target of 24.
Tim Boon, the Leicestershire coach, said: “Nico is a winner and a great role model. I was confident the players would respond to the energy and enthusiasm that he gives to others, and that was certainly the case. I am very optimistic that we can have an excellent second half of the season.”