Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, have today written to the English Cricket Board to urge them to reconsider its decision to not host any of the 2027 men’s Ashes series Test matches in the North of England.
Their letter says:
“It does not feel right at a time when cricket needs to do more to spread interest in the game around the country that London consistently holds three Tests every summer…The rivalry between Lancashire and Yorkshire within cricket is legendary, but this is an issue that unites both sides of the Pennines. We urge you to think again and ensure people in the north of England get the opportunity to witness more iconic Ashes moments in 2027.”
