Club statement: Out-ground cricket in 2021

5 Feb 2021 | Cricket

It is with regret that the club announces that due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic, we will be unable to play any domestic matches at our out-grounds this season.

All Glamorgan 1st XI fixtures in 2021 will instead be held at Sophia Gardens, with the first home match of the season starting on 15th April against Sussex in the LV= Insurance County Championship.

Chief Executive, Hugh Morris, said: “We always look forward to our Swansea, Newport and Colwyn Bay fixtures, so it is disappointing we will be unable to play at those venues this year.

"Unfortunately, the pandemic has created a series of challenges the club and our partners feel cannot be met in these uncertain times.

“We would face significant financial costs and logistical issues in running any out-ground cricket in 2021 if, as is likely, some of the current Coronavirus restrictions remain in place.

“We will instead concentrate on hosting all fixtures at our main venue, Sophia Gardens, and remain hopeful members and supporters will be able to support the team live, while we will also be showing all home matches on the club’s live stream.

“We remain committed to playing out-ground cricket as part of the ongoing ‘Inspiring Generations’ strategy to take the cricket across Wales and bring the game to our wider communities.”

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