Handscomb named as Leics County Championship skipper
Leicestershire have appointed Peter Handscomb as County Championship and One-Day captain.The 33-year-old Australian skippered the Foxes in the T20 Blast in the past two seasons, but now gives up that role for the upcoming campaign.He has replaced Lewis Hill, who moved aside as club captain at the end of last season."My time as T20 captain gave me a better understanding of the boys and a chance to find out what makes them tick," Handscomb told the club website., external"Hopefully that means I can get the most out of them, and I'll certainly give as much support as possible to help guys thrive."
Since first arriving at Leicestershire in 2023, the batter - who last played internationally two years ago - has scoring 2,872 runs across all formats.He was their top scorer in Division Two of the County Championship last term, with 894 runs.Foxes director of cricket Claude Henderson described Handscomb as "a proven leader", having captained his home state Victoria, as well as Australia A, Hobart Hurricanes, Durham and Middlesex."He adds a calmness to the team on and off the field, while he is an extremely popular and well-respected member of our changing room," Henderson said."We're excited to see the value he'll continue to add in his new role."
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