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Leics thumped as McDonald moves closer to exit
- Updated: August 25, 2016
Essex 423 (Lawrence 154, ten Doeschate 86, Foster 54, Klein 4-107) beat Leicestershire 238 (Cosgrove 71, Robson 52, Porter 4-50) and 175 (Masters 4-39, Porter 4-49) by an innings and 10 runsScorecard
Leicestershire lost their coach and their promotion hopes within a few hours with Andrew McDonald expected to confirm a return to Australia with a year of his contract remaining and Essex inflicting their heaviest defeat of the season.
McDonald, two years into a three-year deal, is set to accept the Victoria coaching position within the next few days. He has already been named as the new Melbourne Renegades coach.
McDonald was due to hold a meeting with Wasim Khan, the Leicestershire chief executive, on Thursday evening at which he is expected to explain the lure of the Victoria job and his family’s desire to return to Australia. Leicestershire have seemed resigned to the news for a few days and will not attempt to contest McDonald’s departure. Pierre de Bruyn, currently in charge of the seconds, is likely to step up, with Graeme Welch, the former Derbyshire coach, lined up as assistant.
It is an understandable decision from McDonald. He represented Victoria and Melbourne Renegades as a player and might well be considered a viable candidate the next time the Australia coaching role becomes vacant. He is expected to offer to finish the season with Leicestershire.
Another man who would be keen to fill the post is Paul Nixon. While he does not have a huge amount of coaching experience, he recently led Jamaica Tallawahs to success in the Caribbean Premier League for the second time. He also made it to T20 Finals Day on five occasions as a Leicestershire player and won the competition three times. He would be a popular choice among supporters.
“I will be throwing my hat into the ring,” Nixon told ESPNcricinfo. “Leicestershire is very close to my heart. I had many good years with the club and if I could return to help them in the future I would be delighted. It’s the right time for me to take on that sort of challenge.
“I’ve had no conversations with anyone at Leicestershire at this …
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