Monday, July 23, 2007

Flood-hit clubs to receive support

ECB pledge £250,000 flood fund

Cricinfo staff

July 21, 2007



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The England and Wales Cricket Trust has committed £250,000 to help cricket clubs that have been affected by this summer's torrential weather and floods.

It has been a forgettable summer, leading the weather forecasters to gloomily predict that July is heading for the wettest on record. And the consequences for county cricket are starting to look ominous, financially and for team's prospects in the table. Yesterday, Worcestershire were forced to abandon their Championship match against Lancashire at New Road - the second abandonment in succession at the club.

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