Leicestershire facing relegation over pitch penalty, and more: County Championship cricket, day three – live

Leicestershire are facing relegation in the County Championship after pleading guilty to a pitch offence, with cricket regulators issuing a penalty related to a poor pitch. The groundsman revealed that preparation was severely hampered by 35-degree heat and an unscheduled Bollywood filming event four days before the match, during which he was prevented from working on or covering the pitch. Leicestershire acknowledged the pitch quality but argued they had prepared the best surface possible under the difficult circumstances.