June 22, 2006
Semi Finals to be Introduced to 50-Over Domestic Competition
The England and Wales Cricket Board have agreed that the 50-over domestic competition, currently sponsored by Cheltenham & Gloucester, will include a semi-final round in 2007.
Hugh Morris, ECB’s deputy chief executive, announced that the decision had been taken by the ECB board.
Mr Morris said: ‘There were extremely strong cricketing reasons for reintroducing a semi final stage in next year’s competition.
‘The introduction of semi-finals will increase the intensity of the competition during the popular regional group stages. This move will benefit the players and the spectators alike.’
Worcestershire’s last C&G game for 2006 takes place at New Road on Sunday against Yorkshire. The action starts at 10.45am.
This year’s Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy Final will take place at Lord’s on Saturday August 26 between Sussex and either Durham or Lancashire.
