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Hodge, Sehwag to Leicestershire's rescue

London July 6. A masterly century by Australian Brad Hodge and a run-a-ball 40 by India's Virender Sehwag helped Leicestershire draw its four-day Frizzell county championship first division tie against Warwickshire at Leicester on Saturday.

The dismissal of Warwickshire in the second innings for 361 left Leicestershire needing 287 from 61 overs for a victory but the early losses of John Maunders and Darren Maddy had Leicestershire looking up to an inspired display from Sehwag to salvage the situation. Waqar Younis claimed an unusual stumped victim in Maddy who wandered out of his crease after leaving a wide delivery only to see in horror his wickets thrown down by Tony Frost.

Sehwag and Hodge then lifted Leicestershire from 20 for two but despite their 55-run stand Leicestershire was 93 for four at tea with Richardson and Waqar having taken two apiece.

Warwickshire's delight at Sehwag's dismissal — bowled by Alan Richardson — reflected the Indian batsman's key role in the run chase and left Hodge with the job of masterminding Leicestershire's response.

Hodge continued with his rescue act, adding 130 for the fifth wicket with P.A. Nixon (36) before he was bowled by Richardson for a well made 128.

Brief scores: Warwickshire 253 and 361 drew with Leicestershire 328 and 241 for six (V. Sehwag 40, B.J. Hodge 128, P.A. Nixon 36; Richardson three for 29). — PTI

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