Counties are fearing the prospect of further multi-million pound losses in Twenty20 Blast ticket sales, amid growing concerns that the Government will postpone the end of lockdown measures. The 18 first-class counties lost a combined total of around £25million last year due to all of the Blast being played behind closed doors and need to claw back much-needed revenue. Counties are fearing the prospect of further multi-million pound losses in T20 Blast ticket salesMany counties had budgeted for full houses from after 21 June and the end of lockdownSurrey, Middlesex and Lancashire will be the biggest losers if the Government defer the final lockdown easing by several weeks as is expected, as they have recorded bumper sales for the latter half of their group games. The group stage finishes on July 18, so could all take place in front of restricted crowds. The quarter-finals will take place from August 24-27 with the finals day held on September 18.

Source: Daily Mail June 08, 2021 21:33 UTC