Club Statement on Major Match Allocation
Following the publication of a letter earlier today (21 July) to the ECB regarding the allocation of future Men’s Ashes Test Matches, the Club have issued the below response:
Andy Anson, Chair of Lancashire Cricket, said: “We are entirely comfortable with the process that the Club went through with the ECB regarding the major match allocation package for future men’s and women’s internationals between 2025-31.
“The announced package provides the Club with seven years of certainty for international match scheduling which will see 40 days of international cricket played at the venue. The package is the result of in-depth discussions between the counties and the ECB and has been a thorough and fair process.
“As well as the Men’s Ashes Test in 2031, we will also be welcoming India for four matches in five years, in addition to hosting international women’s cricket at Emirates Old Trafford for the first time in many years - which we all look forward to.
“We are grateful to the ECB and our fellow counties for the level of cooperation and communication in arriving at this schedule.”