International Cricket Grounds in England

[bumble2]

If Old Trafford is so over subscribed with international fixtures why not use the existing test match ground at CLS rather than build another brand new ground in Lancashire?

Lancashire Cricket Club new Farington ground plan approved

The 5,000-spectator venue near Leyland still requires a final sign off from the government.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Aidan11]

From what I understand, I don't think Durham want test matches at present as it wouldn't be cost effective. Limited overs internationals being more profitable

 

[mosi]

From what I understand, I don't think Durham want test matches at present as it wouldn't be cost effective. Limited overs internationals being more profitable

The CEO has said this explicitly at members meetings.

 

[Kev_p]

Also though why not use exisiting grounds they have used before like Blackpool, Liverpool or Southport?

 

[mosi]

Also though why not use exisiting grounds they have used before like Blackpool, Liverpool or Southport?

I‘m not sure any of these have a capacity as large as 5,000. Plus Leyland is pretty central in Lancashire, which is fairly big geographically. They are also well supported I think. I’m actually a Lancs member this season, as they gave me a ‘taster’ membership for buying tickets for the Ashes test at OT

 

[Inside Forward]

I‘m not sure any of these have a capacity as large as 5,000. Plus Leyland is pretty central in Lancashire, which is fairly big geographically. They are also well supported I think. I’m actually a Lancs member this season, as they gave me a ‘taster’ membership for buying tickets for the Ashes test at OT

Went to Old Trafford in August and thought it was a fantastic ground and will look even better when they finish redeveloping it.

 

[Hettonlass]

2 cricket pitches and sitting on grass, whatever can go wrong?