Viewed in isolation, the proposals for English domestic cricket from 2020 onwards from the men’s domestic playing programme (MDPP) group, which was chaired by Leicestershire’s CEO, Wasim Khan, display rare common sense. The problems arise when all the packages outlined are put together.
The most striking change has the First Division of the County Championship containing 10 teams in 2020 with the Second Division reduced to eight, a reversal of the current format. This is a good idea that more fairly reflects the strength of the counties. It removes the necessity for 25% of the sides in the First Division to be relegated each year.
Written by Vic Marks
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2018/nov/04/county-cricket-shake-up-push-away-young-fans under the title “County cricket’s summer shake-up would push away young fans | Vic Marks”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
