- Middlesex have been primarily based at Lord’s since their basis again in 1864
- However leaving the world’s most well-known cricket floor is now a risk
- CEO Andrew Cornish hinted massive matches would possibly nonetheless be performed at Lord’s
Middlesex are contemplating terminating a 160-year tenancy at Lord’s by creating a brand new residence in north west London.
The 13-time county champions have been accommodated by MCC since their basis in 1864, however are following the lead of much less prestigious golf equipment in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire by exploring a shift from their conventional base to a brand new improvement.
Middlesex chief government Andrew Cornish mentioned leaving the world’s most well-known cricket floor was a risk following talks with potential traders, and hinted that massive matches for the membership would possibly nonetheless be performed at Lord’s.
‘For those who take a look at the Harlequins mannequin, they play most of their video games on the Stoop, however for large video games go to Twickenham. There’s positively a mannequin there to be thought of,’ Cornish informed The Sunday Instances.
‘There are lots of people cricket as an funding alternative proper now. Our international attain is gigantic. London really wants one other elite cricket facility.’
Middlesex are contemplating terminating a 160-year tenancy at Lord’s by creating a brand new residence
The 13-time county champions have been primarily based on the floor since their basis in 1864
Middlesex CEO Andrew Cornish mentioned leaving the venue was a risk after talks have been held
Middlesex would require cash from a 3rd occasion as they’re in a monetary mess, having been positioned below particular measures by the ECB for irregularities.
As a part of their austerity plan, they’re the one one of many 18 first-class counties to not signal an abroad participant whereas they’re additionally taking part in two T20 Blast matches at Essex’s headquarters of Chelmsford, because it was seen as cheaper than organising at a longtime out-grounds.
Nonetheless, a everlasting venue would enable them to copy the enterprise fashions of main golf equipment like Surrey and Warwickshire.
