England cricket stars such as Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer could soon be turning out for Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
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- Plans to revolutionise domestic cricket
- Need to bring more money into the game
- Want to appeal to local fan bases
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Talks are taking place that could see county sides in England adopt the names of local football and rugby clubs when competing in white-ball formats of the game. Revolutionary plans are being considered that would lead to crossover branding across multiple sports.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to , sweeping changes are being mulled over when it comes to the divisive Hundred competition in English domestic cricket. The current 100-ball system could be scrapped entirely and replaced with a county-based competition that takes inspiration from the football pyramid – including promotion and relegation.
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DID YOU KNOW?
A number of options are being considered that would help to generate more revenue for the domestic game. That could include adopting football or rugby team names in a bid to generate support among local fan bases – with there suggestions that Durham, the home of England Test captain Stokes, could play as Newcastle United and Archer’s employers at Sussex as Brighton.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The proposals would allow private investment to be generated by selling equity in each of the teams, with it possible that the 18 first-class counties – or all 39 first-class and national counties – could be involved in a project that expands the reach and appeal of short-form cricket in England.