Selling off the summer? Why Hundred plans should matter to all cricket lovers | Barney Ronay

The ECB’s proposals to invite private investment into its divisive tournament require further scrutiny with the wider game at stakeWhy should anyone be worried about the England and Wales Cricket Board’s plan to sell its stake in the eight Hundred franchise teams to private investors? A deadline for counties to agree to a “direction of travel” on this issue has been set for Friday. The governing body’s preferred direction appears clear enough. The intention seems to