It seems as it has been raining none stop since yesterday afternoon, I am hoping that all the rain comes down now and we have a lovely dry summer...........................yeah! because that is ever going to happen.
After last weeks disillusioning article on cricket being hardest hit by climate change, its enough to make you cry.
However we still have months to go until we have to think about that so lets see what is in the news.
Well there must have been some late night candle burning at the ECB, I bet there was also a glass recycling van just for them this week, as the announcement of the distribution of Ashes tests and T20 franchise grounds was announced.
So here it is.
Headingley will host Ashes tests in 2019 and 2023.
Old Trafford, Edgbaston, also got a bit of the cherry
Of course The Oval and Lords both got tests.
Trent Bridge lost out, as did The Ageas Bowl.
Then we come to the love/hate T20 franchise.
Headingley will host a franchise team in the eight team series and once again The Oval and Lords both get a look in.
The Ageas bowl, Edgbaston and the Swalec Stadium are in too.
Trent Bridge did not get overlooked in this one.
And they have been selected to host the final of the 50 over one day cup for a five year period, taking it away from Lords.
As is perfectly obvious, Durham's excommunication from any form of money making cricket is complete. I doubt we will be seeing them after 2023 unless a miracle happens.
Gloucestershire have signed Daniel Worrell as their overseas player for the first part of the 2018 season, leaving on July 2nd.
Well the Aussie take over begins.
My Thursday is up and running and its time to head out on the road.
Have a great day.
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