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County report warns of widening financial gaps in cricket

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

County report warns of widening financial gaps in cricket
Summary

A new report by Leonard Curtis highlights the growing financial disparities between county cricket clubs in England, indicating that the recent equity sale from The Hundred has further solidified the power of the strongest clubs. The findings suggest urgent attention is needed to address these disparities, as they threaten the overall balance in the sport. The report sheds light on the potential consequences for smaller clubs and the structure of competitive cricket moving forward.

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  • •Leonard Curtis report shows increasing financial gulfs among county teams.
  • •The Hundred equity sale has reinforced the strongest clubs' dominance.
  • •Report calls for action to mitigate the financial divides.
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  • 4:33 PMESPNcricinfo — New county report warns of looming 'realities' as financial gulfs widen
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Leonard Curtis report shows that Hundred equity sale has strengthened the hold of strongest clubs

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