Leicestershire County Cricket Club has confirmed it will appeal a 27‑point deduction and a £5,000 fine imposed for breaching pitch regulations after its August victory over Glamorgan.
The sanction was handed down following an investigation into the club’s pitch preparation during the match against Glamorgan, which Leicestershire won in August. The governing body cited breaches of the established pitch regulations as the cause of the penalty.
In a statement released to the press, Leicestershire said it disagreed with the decision and will formally challenge both the points loss and the monetary fine. The club has not yet indicated the specific grounds on which it will base its appeal.
Should the appeal be successful, the 27 points would be reinstated and the £5,000 fine lifted, potentially affecting the county’s standing in the competition. The outcome will be decided in the forthcoming review by the relevant cricket authorities.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>