Leicestershire release Ormond and Dakin

England fast bowler James Ormond and all-rounder Jon Dakin have both left Leicestershire.

Ormond turned down a new deal at Grace Road while Dakin has been released from his contract two years early at his own request.

Leicestershire secretary James Whitaker said: "Jon asked if he could look around for another county and we agreed. His opportunities were going to be more limited here next season and we decided not to stand in his way."

The club's former wicketkeeper Phil Whitticase is to be head coach next season, succeeding Jack Birkenshaw who is to become coaching consultant.

Leicestershire have signed Jamie Grove from Somerset and are on the verge of a deal with Charles Dagnall, who has been released by Warwickshire at his own request.