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Nov 26, 2024, 10:00 AM
Nov 26, 2024, 10:00 AM
The Times

Players decry unchanging county cricket schedule amid growing concerns

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Highlights
  • The ECB's release of the 2025 fixture list shows minimal adjustments to the county cricket calendar.
  • Players and cricket directors have expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing lack of significant changes.
  • There is a growing call for reforms to better support the mental and physical health of players.
Story

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the county cricket fixture list for 2025, revealing that no significant changes have been made to the current schedule. This decision has drawn criticism from players and cricket directors, who argue that the increasingly congested calendar is detrimental to player welfare. James Harris, the chair of the Professional Cricketers' Association and a Glamorgan bowler, voiced concerns about the challenges of crafting a safe and manageable schedule under the existing structure. Despite some minor adjustments for 2025, many within the cricketing community feel that more substantial reform is necessary to prioritize players' mental and physical health in light of modern professional demands.

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