Richard R
@richr23.bsky.social
Cricket comms for a ‘living’ after decades sportswriting. Left-leaning moderate because that’s what makes for a decent society that works. Triathlete. Spain/UK.
Morning folks! Unfortunately no Leicestershire commentary on the stream - Northants do their own. However full comms with self and Radders via BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Sport.
September 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Morning folks! Unfortunately no Leicestershire commentary on the stream - Northants do their own. However full comms with self and Radders via BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Sport.
Having just squelched my way across the outfield, I can promise you there is no chance of any play today. And it’s still raining. #LeivKen.
September 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Having just squelched my way across the outfield, I can promise you there is no chance of any play today. And it’s still raining. #LeivKen.
Dry and sunny at Gracers, but outfield is pretty sodden and wind currently preventing removal of covers. We won’t start on time. #leivken
September 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Dry and sunny at Gracers, but outfield is pretty sodden and wind currently preventing removal of covers. We won’t start on time. #leivken
Will this be the day? @leicsccc.bsky.social prepare for play on a day which could end with the Foxes winning promotion for the first time. Full comms BBC Sports Extra 3 from 10.30.
September 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Will this be the day? @leicsccc.bsky.social prepare for play on a day which could end with the Foxes winning promotion for the first time. Full comms BBC Sports Extra 3 from 10.30.
Here’s the pitch for Leics CCC v Glos CCC. Promotion tantalisingly close for The Foxes! Full comms from 10.30.
September 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Here’s the pitch for Leics CCC v Glos CCC. Promotion tantalisingly close for The Foxes! Full comms from 10.30.
Pitch close-up day two @kentcricket.co.uk v @leicsccc.bsky.social. Full comms from 11.
July 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Pitch close-up day two @kentcricket.co.uk v @leicsccc.bsky.social. Full comms from 11.
@leicsccc.bsky.social asst coach James Taylor on the Foxes’ first really bad day in the #countychampionship this season.
June 30, 2025 at 9:03 PM
@leicsccc.bsky.social asst coach James Taylor on the Foxes’ first really bad day in the #countychampionship this season.
Day One @leicsccc.bsky.social v Middlesex CCC. Post-play interview with Roman Walker.
June 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Day One @leicsccc.bsky.social v Middlesex CCC. Post-play interview with Roman Walker.
What kind of gull is this? (I’m down south ….)
June 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
What kind of gull is this? (I’m down south ….)
Been lucky enough to watch many outstanding individual bowlers in the @leicsccc.bsky.social shirt over the last 12 years, but as a group of six, this is the best attack the county has fielded.
May 18, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Been lucky enough to watch many outstanding individual bowlers in the @leicsccc.bsky.social shirt over the last 12 years, but as a group of six, this is the best attack the county has fielded.
@leicsccc.bsky.social have won the toss at Bristol and will bowl first v @gloscricket.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 9:38 AM
@leicsccc.bsky.social have won the toss at Bristol and will bowl first v @gloscricket.bsky.social
Set tolerably fair for the final day of @leicsccc.bsky.social v Derbyshire. Game intriguingly poised. Full comms and stream with Fletch and self from 10.55.
April 14, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Set tolerably fair for the final day of @leicsccc.bsky.social v Derbyshire. Game intriguingly poised. Full comms and stream with Fletch and self from 10.55.
Pitch for @leicsccc.bsky.social v @derbyshireccc.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Pitch for @leicsccc.bsky.social v @derbyshireccc.bsky.social
A baby gecko on the wall of our roof terrace. Just thought you might like to see it.
March 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A baby gecko on the wall of our roof terrace. Just thought you might like to see it.
A reminder, should anyone need it ….
January 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A reminder, should anyone need it ….
Today’s running conditions could have been worse.
January 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Today’s running conditions could have been worse.