Anand Patel to leave Women’s Assistant Head Coach role

Leicestershire County Cricket Club can confirm that Anand Patel will leave his role as Women’s Assistant Head Coach after four seasons with the Club to pursue new opportunities.

Anand leaves with the thanks of everyone at Leicestershire for his dedication to the women’s team and his contribution to the development of its players.

Reflecting on his time at the Club, Patel said: “Serving Leicestershire as a women’s coach over four seasons has given me a great sense of personal achievement. It’s been a rewarding and challenging role that has helped shape my professional development and brought me immense pride and gratitude.

“I am deeply grateful to the mentors and colleagues who have shaped my development, the staff who give so much to support women’s cricket, and, most importantly, the players, whose commitment and willingness to give so much of themselves has been both humbling and inspiring.

“I will always be a huge fan and have no doubt a robust platform has been created for their future development. I wish the team every success for the coming season and beyond.”

Director of Cricket Claude Henderson said: “On behalf of everyone at Leicestershire, I would like to thank Anand for his dedication and contribution to our women’s team and pathway over the past four seasons.

“He has shown a real commitment to helping our players develop, and he should take great pride in the part he has played in building the foundations for the team’s continued progress."

An announcement on finding the club's new women's Assistant Head Coach in due course.