Thomas 'over the moon' with Leicestershire squad depth
The Foxes are set to be without pace bowler Wright against Derbyshire next week, and England test international Josh Hull is unlikely to feature, having been injured in pre-season.Netherlands international all-rounder Logan van Beek has landed in the UK, Thomas said, and is set to make his debut at Grace Road on Friday."We've got a cartel of bowlers that will make us competitive", Thomas added."We are taking the more conservative approach with Josh Hull, because he's so important for us in all formats. "We have one eye on the T20s. I don't want to rush him back too soon."Australia international and club captain Peter Handscomb praised the team's ability to "stick to their processes and plans".Leicestershire took the fewest wickets in Division Two last year, drawing 10 of 14 matches."We're trying to fit 13 or 14 blokes into 11, there's going to be some tough calls, but the pleasing thing is we have guys ready and waiting to stand up when they get an opportunity," he said."If we're going to have a good season, it's going to take a whole squad."We'll try not to look far ahead, it's one game of a 14-game season. It's a great way to start but there's a lot of cricket to be played."
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