Following a vote by the counties the NCCA have, reluctantly, taken the decision to cancel the early season T20 tournament with hospitality and travel still key key factors in April and early May.

Cornwall were due to host Wiltshire at Truro on 25 April and Herefordshire at Wadebridge on 9 May, sandwiched by a trip to Sherborne School to take on Dorset.

The group games were due to be completed on 23 May against Devon at Bovey Tracey.

It is hoped that can still go ahead as a friendly in preparation for the start of the NCCA 50 over competition on 30 May when Dorset are scheduled to visit Werrington.

NCCA Statement 25/3/2021

The National Counties Cricket Association has reluctantly decided to cancel this season’s Twenty20 Cup competition. After seeing last year’s entire match programme called off because of the coronavirus pandemic, it was hoped that all three formats could be played this summer. Although organised outdoor sports, including cricket, are due to be allowed from 29th March, following discussions with member counties, it was felt additional factors meant that it would not be possible to run the T20 competition. Among the logistical issues, overnight stays, which would be necessary for some fixtures, plus lengthy travelling distances, are not, in the NCCA’s view, ‘essential’ at this moment in time.

Alternative options, including potentially playing the T20 competition later in the summer, were looked at, but not found to be workable. The health, well-being and safety of all players, officials and spectators is of paramount importance to the NCCA, which is why this decision has been taken. The NCCA remain positive that the 50-over format, due to start in June, and the Championship programme, scheduled to begin in July, will proceed as normal. However, we will continue to work closely with the ECB to ensure that any Government advice is fully adhered to. 

Richard Logan
Operations Manager
NCCA Ltd