Northamptonshire’s Chairman, Gavin Warren discusses plans for the new T20 Competition

It was announced back in September that the English first-class counties had voted by a sizeable majority to give ECB the go-ahead to explore further a proposal for a new eight-team T20 competition.
This followed discussions involving the 18 counties, plus the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) and MCC.
Northamptonshire was one of the counties to vote in favour of the proposal to take the matter forward.
The plans have prompted a robust debate among cricket followers, with strong views expressed for and against.
To allow Steelbacks’ fans to have the best and latest available information, we sat down with Northamptonshire CCC’s chairman Gavin Warren to ask him a series of questions.
HOW FAR ADVANCED ARE THE PLANS FOR A NEW COMPETITION?
ECB is working through various work streams for the development of a new T20 competition, covering all aspects from governance and finance, cricket, commercial, participation and operations. Some initial recommendations and principles have been shared with the first class counties and more details will be shared in the new year.
WHY DO WE NEED A NEW ENGLISH T20 TOURNAMENT WHEN THE EXISTING NATWEST T20 BLAST IS BRINGING IN THE CROWDS?
The existing NatWest T20 Blast has done exactly what it set out to do and has succeeded in creating year on year increases in crowds for county cricket. However we believe that a new, fresh completion, to run in addition to a county T20 competition, can tap into new fan bases and broaden the consumption of cricket – particularly among a more diverse family audience. We also believe that a new T20 competition can generate significant new revenue to grow the game, improve participation and de-risk English cricket’s current financial reliance on international cricket.
WHY TRY AND COPY THE IPL AND THE ‘BIG BASH’ WHEN THE DEMOGRAPHIC IS SO DIFFERENT IN ENGLAND?
The intention is certainly not to copy the IPL or the Big Bash. ECB will look to create a new tournament bespoke to this country, whilst maintaining a flourishing County T20 competition. We would certainly not want to restrict T20 cricket to the bigger grounds and bigger cities. There are certainly learnings that ca be taken from both IPL and Big Bash – in particular how they have tapped into broader audiences – but any new competition will of course look to reflect the demographics of England and Wales.
WHY DID YOU SUPPORT THE IDEA OF A COMPETITION IN WHICH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE – THE REIGNING T20 BLAST CHAMPIONS – WOULDN’T BE PARTICIPATING?
Northamptonshire, like all counties, has to look at the big picture for cricket within England and Wales. What was important to the club was that a T20 competition remained in the annual cricketing calendar as the club recognises its popularity across the county and beyond, as well as having a proud record in that competition. The new competition will give Northamptonshire players the opportunity to compete with the very best in T20 on a regional basis, which ultimately could lead to more England selection for our players. Similar to the North V South series which is taking place in Dubai in March, where we are the most well represented club in the North Squad of the competition.
IF THERE ARE GOING TO BE TWO SEPARATE COMPETITIONS – WON’T THE ONE INVOLVING ALL 18 COUNTIES BE REGARDED AS A ‘SECOND-CLASS’ EVENT?
No – the two competitions will have very different roles and audiences. The County T20 competition will continue to be marketed to existing cricket fans and the new competition will be marketed to a broader family audience. The two competitions will be highly differentiated at every level – scheduling, team brands, playing squads, marketing, media distribution and operationally.
WILL THEY RUN AT THE SAME TIME – AND IF SO, WON’T THAT MEAN SOME OF OUR BETTER PLAYERS APPEARING FOR A DIFFERENT TEAM?
No the competitions will not run at the same time. The current recommendation is that the county competition runs from late May to mid-July and the new competition will take place primarily in August
IS THIS JUST ABOUT MONEY?
No. Whilst the ECB is confident that the new competition will bring in new revenues to the game, the primary objective is to broaden the consumption of cricket, and bring in the next generation of fans. This can be done by a different media distribution than we have for current cricket competitions and a more direct link to participation.
WILL THE NEW COMPETITION BE SHOWN ON TERRESTRIAL TV OR WILL IT ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR SATELLITE SUBSCRIBERS?
The broadcast rights for the new competition have not been sold yet, but ECB believes that the new competition can potentially achieve a mix of free to air and pay TV broadcast, with additional digital coverage targeting the younger generation of fans.
IF, AS LOOKS LIKELY, THE NEAREST GROUND STAGING MATCHES IN THE NEW COMPETITION IS SOME DISTANCE FROM NORTHAMPTON – WHAT ABOUT OUR SUPPORTERS?
Venues for the new competition have not been decided yet.
MIGHT THIS NOT BE “THE THIN END OF THE WEDGE” – IF WE HAVE ONE COMPETITION THAT DOESN’T INVOLVE ALL THE 18 COUNTIES, WHAT’S TO STOP THE ECB LEAVING US OUT OF OTHERS?
It remains the ECB’s intention to have all 18 counties playing all formats of the game in the future.
WHEN WILL WE KNOW MORE ABOUT THE DETAIL?
ECB executives are currently working through further details with representatives from the first class counties and more details will be shared once recommendations have been agreed with the ECB board and other stakeholders.
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March
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August
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September
- catering vacancies available
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2017
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January
- NCCC repay Northamptonshire County Council £1million
- Northamptonshire’s Chairman, Gavin Warren discusses plans for the new T20 Competition
- THE CLUB ANNOUNCE ITS CHOSEN CHARITY FOR 2017
- NCCC welcomes new Strength and Conditioning Coach, Chris Lorkin
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- Steelbacks Lose thriller at Wantage Road
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August
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- STEELBACKS DEFEAT THE RAPIDS AT NEW ROAD
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September
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January
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2018
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Jan
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March
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May
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June
- WORCESTERSHIRE RAPIDS V STEELBACKS | MATCH REPORT
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- BRING YOUR OFFICE TO THE CRICKET THIS WEEK
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- WHITE TO FOCUS EXCLUSIVELY ON WHITE-BALL CRICKET
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V GLOUCESTERSHIRE | MATCH REPORT
- PRASANNA JOINS SQUAD FOR GLAMORGAN TRIP
- REPRESENTATIVE SQUADS FOR INTERNATIONAL TWO-DAY TAKEOVER
- KEOGH FACES LONG SPELL ON THE SIDELINES
- GLAMORGAN V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 1 REVIEW
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- YOUR DAY AT THE VITALITY BLAST
- WIN A BAT SIGNED BY EITHER ENGLAND LIONS, INDIA A OR WEST INDIES A
- SUN-DRENCHED INTERNATIONAL ACTION ENTERTAINS COUNTY GROUND
- VITALITY BLAST OPPOSITION WATCH | LEICESTERSHIRE FOXES
- STEELBACKS V FOXES | MATCH DAY INFORMATION
- STEELBACKS AND FOXES ANNOUNCE SQUADS FOR VITALITY BLAST OPENER
- STEELBACKS V FOXES | REPORT AND REACTION
- VITALITY BLAST OPPOSITION WATCH | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE OUTLAWS
- STEELBACKS V OUTLAWS | MATCH DAY INFORMATION
- ROSSINGTON TO MISS TIME WITH BROKEN THUMB
- SCOTLAND CAPTAIN COETZER SIGNS FOR VITALITY BLAST
- STEELBACKS V OUTLAWS | SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENTS
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July
- STEELBACKS V OUTLAWS | MATCH REPORT
- LIGHTNING V STEELBACKS | MATCH REPORT
- SQUADS NAMED FOR WORCESTERSHIRE TRIP
- RAPIDS V STEELBACKS | MATCH REPORT
- VITALITY BLAST OPPOSITION WATCH | DERBYSHIRE FALCONS
- STEELBACKS V FALCONS | MATCH PREVIEW
- WAKELY WANTS TO END FRUSTRATIONS
- STEELBACKS V BEARS | FAMILY FUN DAY INFORMATION
- STEELBACKS VS FALCONS | MATCH REPORT
- BEARS V STEELBACKS | MATCH REPORT
- DERBYSHIRE V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY ONE REPORT
- T20 CRICKET + HOTEL + 18 HOLES OF GOLF = 1 BIG SPORTING WEEKEND!
- SAMANTHA HARVEY SUPPORTING CRAIG DAVID AND RITA ORA
- DERBYSHIRE V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY TWO REPORT
- VITALITY BLAST OPPOSITION WATCH | WORCESTERSHIRE RAPIDS
- DERBYSHIRE V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 3 REPORT
- DERBYSHIRE V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | MATCH REPORT
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- UPLOAD YOUR SELFIE THIS SUNDAY AND WIN PRIZES
- DUCKETT - WE NEED A FULL TEAM EFFORT THIS WEEK
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Aug
- WAKELY: I’VE NEVER KNOWN IT AS TOUGH
- CROOK TESTIMONIAL LAUNCHES THIS SUNDAY
- RIPLEY PROUD OF "SCRAPPING PERFORMANCE"
- STEELBACKS V BEARS | MATCH REPORT
- HOSPITALITY PACKAGES FOR CRAIG DAVID AND RITA ORA CONCERT
- FALCONS V STEELBACKS | MATCH REPORT
- WAKELY: WE NEED TO TAKE CONFIDENCE AND BUILD
- STEELBACKS V DURHAM JETS | MATCH PREVIEW
- ACADEMY ROUND-UP | JUNE AND JULY 2018
- CAPS AWARDED TO JOSH COBB AND BEN SANDERSON
- STEELBACKS V JETS | MATCH REPORT
- VITALITY BLAST OPPOSITION WATCH | YORKSHIRE VIKINGS
- AFGHANISTAN FRIENDLY FRESHENS THINGS UP FOR 2nd XI
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SIGNS BEN CURRAN
- STEELBACKS V VIKINGS | MATCH REPORT
- FOXES V STEELBACKS | MATCH REPORT
- RIPLEY WANTS FOCUS TO SHIFT QUICKLY
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V MIDDLESEX | DAY ONE
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V MIDDLESEX | DAY TWO
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V MIDDLESEX | DAY THREE
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V MIDDLESEX | DAY 3 REPORT
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FORMER PLAYERS' DAY
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V MIDDLESEX | MATCH REPORT
- EVENT INFORMATION | CRAIG DAVID AND RITA ORA GIG
- DURHAM V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY ONE REPORT
- DURHAM V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | MATCH REPORT
- KLEINVELDT CALLS TIME AT THE COUNTY GROUND
- ACADEMY ROUND-UP | AUGUST
- DUCKETT MAKES THE MOVE TO TRENT BRIDGE
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Sept
- ROSSINGTON DELIGHTED TO BE BACK IN ACTION
- SANDERSON HAILS GROUP EFFORT FOR WIN IN DURHAM
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE LEGEND IMMORTALISED IN NEW BOOK
- KENT V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 1 REPORT
- KENT V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 2 REPORT
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SIGN PROMISING ZIMBABWEAN
- KENT V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 3 REPORT
- KENT V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 4 REPORT
- GLEESON LEAVES COUNTY GROUND
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V DERBYSHIRE | DAY 1 REPORT
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V DERBYSHIRE | DAY 2 REPORT
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V DERBYSHIRE | DAY 3 REPORT
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V DERBYSHIRE | DAY 4 REPORT
- VASCONCELOS SIGNS THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
- CROOKY HANGS UP HIS HAT
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 1 REPORT
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 2 REPORT
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE V NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | DAY 3 REPORT
- RIPLEY DISAPPOINTED BY SOUTH-WEST WEATHER
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V SUSSEX | DAY 1 REPORT
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE V SUSSEX | DAY 2 REPORT
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- Dec 2018
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Jan
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2019
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Feb 2019
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AND FRAMLINGHAM COLLEGE ANNOUNCE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
- Steelbacks Support Northamptonshire Carers Awards
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CCC PARTNERS WITH PARKWAY VOLKSWAGEN
- NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SIGN WEST INDIES CAPTAIN
- JOIN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ON THE PRE-SEASON TOUR
- KEOGH CAN'T WAIT FOR THE CRICKET TO START
- SPORTSAID LUNCH TO FEATURE RUGBY INTERNATIONAL
- Continued Positive End of Year Results
- WAKELY ENJOYS TOUGH WORK-OUT WITH SAINTS
- COBB COMMITS TO NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- SANDERSON LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING INTO RHYTHM
- An Evening of Queen at The County Ground
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Mar 2019
- Vitality Blast Tickets Are On Sale Now!
- VASCONCELOS LOOKING TO KICK ON IN YEAR TWO
- Your Chance To Join #HeathersPride
- RIPLEY: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE IN GOOD PLACE BEFORE SEASON
- CURRAN CONFIDENT BUSY WINTER CAN STAND HIM IN GOOD STEAD
- NEWTON AND COBB APPOINTED NORTHAMPTONSHIRE VICE-CAPTAINS
- WARREN: HONESTY IS THE KEY TO A POSITIVE CULTURE
- Plenty of Positives from Trip to Trent Bridge
- Centuries for Newton and Cobb as Runs Flow at The County Ground
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Apr 2019
- Keogh and Curran Stand Out as Northants Take Control
- Preseason Tours Prove Valuable for Young Guns
- Luke Wood Joins for Championship Openers
- Holder Relishing County Challenge
- Through the Years | Northamptonshire v Middlesex
- Batsmen Give Northamptonshire Edge on Day 1
- Northamptonshire in Control after Procter and Bowlers Dominate
- Buck on Fire as Middlesex Follow-On
- Career Best for Buck in Opening Fixture Draw
- Through the Years | Glamorgan v Northamptonshire
- Buck and Wakely Reflect on Positive Start
- Muzarabani takes two on debut
- Vasconcelos and Newton Pile on Record Partnership
- Career Best for Vasconcelos as Batsman Cash In
- Cardiff Run Fest Ends in a Stalemate
- Royal London One Day Cup Ones to Watch
- The Origins of the One Day Cup
- Runs for Wakely and Holder But Chase Falls Short
- In Memory of Con de Lange
- Lower Order Fight Isn't Enough Against Derbyshire
- Northamptonshire Bounce Back in Dominant Display
- “Quiet town but some lovely people.”
- More Runs for Keogh and Holder Before Rain Arrives
- Dwaine Pretorius is the Newest Steelback
- Holland Joins the Club On Loan
- Procter Fights Hard In Close Chase
- Cobb Hits Career Best Against Pakistan
- Ripley Calls for Greater Responsibility from Batsmen
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May
- Career Best for Vasconcelos in Rain Affected Contest
- Superb Keogh Ton Powers Steelbacks to Victory
- More Wickets for Buck and Sanderson but Notts Sneak Home
- Black Tie Charity Summer Ball
- Player of the Month | April
- Jamie Overton Signs On Loan From Somerset
- Luke Wood Returns on Loan
- Through the Years | Lancashire v Northamptonshire
- Fighting 50 for Wood Before Sanderson Strikes Late
- New Ball Fightback Sets Up Crucial Third Day
- Welcome to the Street Child Cricket World Cup
- Wood Takes 5 in Tough Day at Old Trafford
- Record Sussex Fightback Mutes Bowler's Early Dominance
- Half Centuries for Cobb and Vasconcelos as Innings Stalls
- Procter and Buck Lead Lower Order Battle
- Rossington and Hutton Dig In For Hard Fought Draw
- Remembering Les McFarlane
- Emilio Gay Cashes In On Early Season Form
- INTERNATIONAL WEEK IS COMING TO THE COUNTY GROUND
- Flying Scotsman Ready to Fire for Northamptonshire
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June 2019
- Northamptonshire v Glamorgan | Through the Years
- Rossington Shines on Bowler Friendly Day
- Bowlers Toil as Root Brilliance Gives Glamorgan Lead
- Curran and Vasconcelos Stand Firm As Rain Takes Hold
- Northamptonshire Slip to Second Championship Defeat
- Wakely Calls Time As Captain
- Durham v Northamptonshire | Through the Years
- Matt Coles Joins on Loan
- Sanderson Fires Again On Opening Morning
- Vasconcelos Century Gives Northants Lead
- England Women v Windies Women | Preview
- Runs for Newton and Wakely before Wade Blasts Aus A Home
- Rossington Signs Contract Extension
- Jo Whiley's 90s Anthems
- Through the Years | Leicestershire Foxes
- Coles' Late Charge Gives Northamptonshire Edge
- Procter's Double Strike Sparks Northamptonshire
- Bavuma Posts Half Century as Match Drawn
- Zaib and Hutton Lead Late Turnaround on Day 1
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July 2019
- Sanderson Shines for Six on Dominant Day
- Under 17s Through to National Final
- Career Best for Sanderson Record Win
- Steelettos Savour a Super Summer
- Rossington Looking To Kick On From Sussex Win
- Northamptonshire v Lancashire | Through the Years
- Bavuma Century Gives Northamptonshire Command
- Northamptonshire Post 442 to Cement Position
- Keogh Hammers Home Advantage Against Lancashire
- Emilio Gay Signs First Professional Contract
- Northamptonshire U17s Become National Cup Champions
- Lancashire Hold on for Draw
- Northampton Sport 4 Cynthia | 21st July
- The Blast is Just Around the Corner
- Coles Extends His Stay with the Steelbacks
- Bavuma Posts Second Northamptonshire Century
- 24 Wickets Fall in Frantic Day
- Northamptonshire Move to Third Before Blast Break
- Captain Cobb Looking for T20 Revival
- Keogh Fights Hard as Chase Falls Short
- Ankle Injury Ends Vasconcelos' Season
- White Stands Out As Outlaws Prevail
- Career Best Keogh Stars in Steelbacks Win
- Save on Steelbacks v Derbyshire Tickets!
- "They Could Win 2 or 3 Games On Their Own"
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August 2019
- Helen Pack on Board with Northamptonshire
- Cobb Finds Form but Derbyshire Take the Points
- Wakely and Keogh Power Steelbacks to Second Win
- Rain Washes Away Strong Steelbacks Position
- Rips Pleased with Bowlers' Efforts
- Northamptonshire Pair Get the Bunbury Call
- Pretorius Fires but Lancashire Prevail
- Weather Update: Steelbacks v Foxes
- Northamptonshire v Worcestershire | Through the Years
- Hutton Onslaught Gives Northamptonshire Control
- Buck Subbed Out of Championship Fixture
- Wakely, Pretorius and Sanderson Extend Dominance
- Northamptonshire Cruise to 10 Wicket Win
- Steelbacks VI Team Become National Champions
- Steelbacks Struggle on Tough Night
- Steelbacks Keep Qualification Hopes Alive
- Cobb: Now or Never for Steelbacks
- Career Best for Sole as Steelbacks Stutter
- Berg Signs Deal with Northamptonshire
- Rossington, Cobb & Pretorius All Fire on Final Night
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September 2019
- The County Ground to Host The Hundred - Women's Match
- Vasconcelos Seals Long Term Future
- Rowe Calls Time on Coaching Career
- Northamptonshire Expand Pathway Opportunities for National Counties
- Bracewell Returns for Promotion Push
- Leicestershire v Northamptonshire | Through the Years
- Honours Even on Day 1 at Grace Road
- Keogh Century Puts Northamptonshire on Top
- Northamptonshire Eye Victory After Record Day
- Northamptonshire Move to Second With Comprehensive Win
- Rossington Rearguard Sets Stage for Sanderson
- Sanderson's Six Puts Northamptonshire in Box Seat
- The Promotion Picture | Steeler's Thoughts
- Saif Zaib Signs New 2 Year Deal
- Procter Puts Northamptonshire on Brink of Victory
- Northamptonshire Reclaim Second with Emphatic Victory
- Charlie Thurston Signs New 1 Year Contract
- Graeme White Extends White Ball Contract
- Emilio Gay Debuts Before Rain Takes Hold
- Northamptonshire Frustrated on Rain Affected Day
- We Are Going Up: Northamptonshire Promoted to Division 1
- Faheem to Return to Northamptonshire
- Who Won What at the End of Season Awards Dinner
- October 2019
- November 2019
- December 2019