Benning set for Leicestershire debut

James Benning, who was recently released by Surrey, will make his debut for Leicestershire in the Pro40 at Lord's on Sunday after joining on a loan deal.

Benning, 26, is at Leicestershire initially until the end of the season, but has agreed a deal to play next summer as well. His medium-pace bowling will help to replace Jim Allenby, who is now with Glamorgan.

"James's record in both forms of the game is good. He has played 127 one-day games with three one-day hundreds and a top score of 189 not out," said David Smith, Leicestershire's chief executive. "He also offers us a good bowling option in both four-day and one-day cricket."