Switch: New Road
WARWICKSHIRE are to play their County Championship home fixture against Essex in July at Worcester – home of rivals Worcestershire.
With their Edgbaston home in use for rthe World Cup during June and July, it means the Bears will have to play at least one Championship game away from their spiritual home.
But instead of using an out-ground with the county, they have chosen to go to neighbouring New Road.
Warwickshire chief executive Neil Snowball said: “We know Blackfinch New Road is a very popular venue for cricket fans.
“We are actively exploring our o...