We are excited to announce our ground has been chosen as host venue for Leicestershire's August’s One Day Cup clash with Essex Eagles - a maiden First XI visit for Leicestershire first XI to KCC.

Discussing the landmark fixture, Director of Cricket, Claude Henderson, commented: “We are really excited to take professional cricket further across the community in Leicestershire and continue our ambition to grow the game.

“Kibworth provide excellent facilities and our second team love playing there. Hopefully this fixture is the next step in an exciting future between our two clubs.”

Geoffrey Page-Morris, Kibworth Cricket Club Chairman added: “We are really excited and privileged to welcome Leicestershire’s 1st XI to Fleckney Road and to the Kibworth Village.

“We have all enjoyed hosting the 2nd XI over the last few years and will be proud to stage this One Day Cup fixture in August. We all look forward to continuing and developing the relationship between our two clubs.”

Tickets are on sale now via the Leicestershire Club website.

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