Leicestershire: Colin Ackermann replaces Paul Horton as one-day captain

Paul Horton has stepped down as Leicestershire's one-day captain, with Colin Ackermann assuming the role.

Ex-Lancashire batsman Horton, 36, said the decision came after discussions with head coach Paul Nixon.

"With the club at the forefront of my mind, I have decided to step down from white-ball cricket which, in turn, will make way for youngsters to come in," said Horton.

"'Ackers' has led the T20 campaign brilliantly and been a good ally."

Horton, who will continue as skipper in Championship cricket, added: "I will help him moving forward if he needs any help or direction with regards to captaining or communicating with the squad, and of course, I wish him all the best."

South African Ackermann, 28, was already captain of Leicestershire's T20 team and will lead the Foxes in their One-Day Cup game against Northants at Grace Road on Saturday.

Leicestershire have two One-Day Cup matches remaining but are bottom of their group and cannot qualify for the knockout phase.

Horton, who took over the club captaincy in 2018, has averaged 14.17 with the bat in this 50-over campaign, leading his side to one win from six matches.

He has not played a Twenty20 match since 2016.