Lewis Hill's Decision to Quit as Leicestershire Captain and Its Impact

Lewis Hill stepped down as Leicestershire captain due to stress-induced hair loss.

Lewis Hill, the 34-year-old former captain of Leicestershire, revealed that the stress of the position led to hair loss. During his tenure, the team had some achievements but also faced challenges. Hill has previously dealt with alopecia and admits this was a tough year. Giving up the captaincy has allowed him to refocus on his batting, and he performed well in a recent match.

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