Leicestershire CCC

Leicestershire's Division Two match with Essex ended in a draw despite both sides' efforts to make a game of it.

Leicestershire extend the contract of paceman Robbie Joseph, their leading Championship wicket-taker, until the end of the season.

Leicestershire's last pair of Wayne White and Matthew Hoggard dig in for 9.2 overs to earn their side a draw with Northants.

Steven Patterson takes career-best match figures as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire by an innings and 22 runs.

Matthew Hoggard signs a one-year extension to his Leicestershire contract, keeping him at Grace Road until the end of 2013.

Leicestershire sign Scotland all-rounder Richie Berrington on a month's loan.

Champions Lancashire are among the casualties as the County Championship schedule on Sunday was wiped out by rain.

Liam Dawson takes three wickets to put Hampshire on top against Leicestershire on day one at Southampton.

Live Leicestershire commentary from BBC local radio