First-class Counties agree formats for shortened men's domestic season

The First-Class Counties have agreed to play both red-ball and white-ball cricket during this summer’s shortened men’s domestic season.

A majority vote was reached at a meeting of the FCC chairs today following approval by the ECB Board last month for the new season to commence on August 1.

Today’s agreement by the FCCs will be passed on for ECB Board approval in the coming days after which the details of the new fixture schedule will be drawn up and then announced.

The safety and wellbeing of all players, staff and officials remains the priority of the ECB and all FCCs will undergo further medical risk assessments and venue compliance approval as planning progresses to ensure safe environments for the start of the men’s domestic season.

We ask Membership and Blast Pass holders for their continued patience at this time. Once the outcome of 2020 season is known in its entirety, we will be in touch with more details. It is expected that Membership and Blast Pass holders will have the option to obtain a refund, defer their package to the 2021 season or waive their right to a refund to support the club during these very challenging times.

Those who choose to waive their right to a refund will receive additional benefits in 2021 in recognition of their financial support. Refund and deferral information will be dependent on the level of cricket played in 2020.