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Paul Nixon appointed Leicestershire head coach

By PA Sport

Monday 16 October 2017 11:06, UK

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - AUGUST 07: Jamaica Tallawahs coach Paul Nixon during the Ninth Match of the Cricket Caribbean Premier League between T
Image: Former England international Paul Nixon has been appointed as the new head coach of Leicestershire

Former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon has returned to Leicestershire as the county's new head coach.

The 46-year-old, who won five trophies during his playing days with the Foxes, has succeeded Pierre de Bruyn in the role at Grace Road.

Nixon has become a successful coach since retiring from playing, leading Jamaica Tallawahs to the Caribbean Premier League title twice in three years.

Nixon, who made 20 international appearances for England, said: "I am immensely proud and honoured to be returning to Leicestershire County Cricket Club as head coach.

"The club has always been close to my heart and I have lived in the city of Leicester for 30 years, so I know how much it means to everyone here.

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"There are a lot of good people at the club. We have a lot of loyal members, supporters and sponsors, and I want to bring the good times back to Leicestershire County Cricket Club."

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