Leicestershire batter Lewis Hill to retire at the end of the 2026 season

Leicestershire batter Lewis Hill is set to retire from the professional game at the end of the 2026 domestic season. A one-club man, the right-hander first made his debut for the Foxes back in 2015 and has represented the county across all three formats of the game.

Over his more than 10-year tenure at the club, Hill has so far scored 8,434 runs across all formats. This includes hitting 5,291 runs in the County Championship and another 1,152 runs in the Vitality Blast. However, one of his best times in a Leicestershire shirt came during the One Day Cup final in 2023, when he captained them to their first List A title since winning the 1985 Benson & Hedges Cup. 

“Leicestershire has been my home for such a large part of my life, so making the decision to retire has been incredibly difficult. I’ve been fortunate enough to live out my dream of playing professional cricket and to do it for the club that means so much to me makes me incredibly proud. There have been so many people who have helped me throughout my journey – teammates, coaches, staff and supporters – and I’d like to thank every one of them for the role they’ve played in my career. I’ve made memories that will stay with me forever. While I’m excited about the next chapter, my focus now is on enjoying every moment of the rest of the season and helping the team finish strongly,” Lewis Hill said on Leicestershire’s website. 

Despite being in the twilight of his professional career, Hill still immensely contributed towards Leicestershire’s promotion back to Division One of the County Championship. The 35-year-old was his side’s top scorer during the 2025 County Championship Division Two campaign, where the Foxes won the title. He hit 917 from 14 matches at an average of 45.85. 

Competing in his final County Championship season, Hill has still shown that he is capable of scoring in the top division, with 284 runs to his name from five matches. The right-hander recently scored his maiden century of the 2026 season, hitting 127 against table-toppers Essex in Leicester.