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Home » News » ECB gives approval for County Cricket Season to begin on August 1

ECB gives approval for County Cricket Season to begin on August 1

Daniel Sheets by Daniel Sheets
June 30, 2020
in England, News
ECB gives approval for County Cricket Season to begin on August 1

The 18 first-class counties will debate the structure of the domestic season at a meeting early next month after being given the consent to start on August 1 by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Which formats will be played with only the inaugural edition of The Hundred scrapped from this year’s calendar so far will be at the top of the agenda, and a new fixture schedule is set to be published afterward.

County cricket has been on hold since April because of the coronavirus pandemic, but England will return to action with 3 Tests against the West Indies in July at the ‘bio-secure venues’ of the Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has given its approval for the professional men’s county cricket season to begin on 1 August.

— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) June 29, 2020

Health and safety stay the prime concern for the ECB, which has approved the return to training of first-class county players on or before July 1, while a dedicated working group has been formed to focus specifically on domestic details in the midst of a public health crisis.

The main goals of this group include concentrating on developing a single set of operating procedures that will incorporate cricket operations, venue operations, and medical protocols and providing a single delivery model that can be implemented across all first-class counties.

“It is a significant step for our game that we are able to approve the start of the men’s domestic season for August 1 and one which will be welcomed by everyone connected with county cricket,” ECB chief executive Tom Harrison stated.

“It follows extensive consultation between the 18 first-class counties, the Professionals Cricketers’ Association and ECB, and has only been achievable thanks to the significant hard work that continues to occur as we prepare for a domestic season unlike any the game has faced before.”

“It must be stressed that the safety of our players, staff, and officials has been the first priority through all discussions, and Government guidance will continue to shape our planning and preparation.”

🏏 County cricket is coming back!

Following ECB Board approval, men's domestic cricket is to return on 1 August and PCA Chairman Daryl Mitchell provides an update…

👉 https://t.co/oN9nmT3vF2

— PCA (@PCA) June 29, 2020

Surrey and Lancashire are the only two counties that have not furloughed any playing staff in recent months, and they are set to return to action towards the end of next month with two-day friendlies against Middlesex and Yorkshire respectively.

PCA chairman Daryl Mitchell welcomed the ECB’s announcement but echoed the governing body’s assertion that safety comes first, and players with any doubt in coming back are set to be given a chance to opt-out.

Mitchell stated: “County cricket returning from August 1 is hugely positive for our membership. It has been an incredibly uncertain time for players who have waited patiently for some encouraging news.

“The health of our membership remains our number one priority, and no player should be required to return to work if they do not feel comfortable due to any underlying health issues or other factors such as living with vulnerable people.”

“We have pushed for an ‘opt-in’ process with ECB and the counties so players can totally understand the protocols in place to mitigate risks, and those who are not yet able to return feel comfortable in not opting in.”

Harrison added the ECB was “unwavering” in its commitment to women’s domestic cricket. A total of 24 England players have returned to training ahead of a potential tri-series against India and South Africa in September, while a further 25 were last week handed regional retainers.

Harrison added: “Planning for the return of the women’s domestic game remains ongoing, but our commitment to women’s domestic cricket is unwavering and we look forward to sharing further news shortly.

“Our strong preference is that the women’s new elite domestic structure starts this summer, and we will work hard to ensure that happens.”

“For this to be achieved, brand new infrastructure still needs to be rolled out, alongside imperatives, we need in place when playing competitive cricket during a pandemic.”

“Our first choice remains to do everything we can to start this year and build on the fantastic momentum in the women’s game.”

“In the event that proves impossible, we will explore other options for play to enable our women’s players to enjoy competitive domestic cricket in 2020.”

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