ECB rejects proposal for Euro Nations Cup final at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The England and Wales Cricket Board has denied plans to host the final of a T20 Euro Nations Cup at Lord's. Discussions for this tournament, involving teams from Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands, began earlier in 2026, with hopes to launch next summer. The Marylebone Cricket Club supported the initiative and offered Lord's and the Wormsley ground as potential venues. However, the ECB expressed concerns over domestic competition and international cricket scheduling. ECB chief executive Richard Gould highlighted existing commitments as a complication early this year. This reluctance has disappointed European cricket officials seeking greater collaboration with England.
- •ECB blocks T20 Euro Nations Cup final plans at Lord's.
- •Ireland, Scotland, and Netherlands were developing the tournament.
- •MCC supported the proposal and offered Lord's as a venue.
- •ECB raised concerns over scheduling and domestic cricket conflicts.
- •Plans for the tournament hoped to start next summer.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — ECB block Lord's plan for Euro Nations Cup
- 6:14 AMBBC Sport — ECB block Lord's plan for Euro Nations Cup
"The England and Wales Cricket Board is blocking plans to hold the final of a T20 tournament for European nations at Lord's.
"The England and Wales Cricket Board is blocking plans to hold the final of a T20 tournament for European nations at Lord's.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 9, 2026, 6:14 AMECB block Lord's plan for Euro Nations Cup
The England and Wales Cricket Board is blocking plans to hold the final of a T20 tournament for European nations at Lord's.
- BBC SportJul 9, 2026, 6:14 AMECB block Lord's plan for Euro Nations Cup
The England and Wales Cricket Board is blocking plans to hold the final of a T20 tournament for European nations at Lord's.
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