Chronological coverage updated 11th September 2026 06:00.
Update 1 · 11th September 2026
Legal Settlement with Hampshire Linked to Lack of Northern 2027 Ashes Test
The absence of Ashes cricket in northern England during the 2027 summer schedule stems from a legal dispute over venue selection for the 2023 series against Australia. Hampshire launched legal proceedings against the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after failing to secure hosting rights for that series. Sources: The Guardian Sport.
The England and Wales Cricket Board paid approximately £1m in damages to Hampshire following a legal challenge over 2023 Ashes venue allocations. — according to The Guardian Sport, as reported by The Guardian Sport.
The dispute was triggered when Yorkshire was selected ahead of Hampshire to stage the third Test of the 2023 Ashes at Headingley, a match England won by three wickets. The resulting legal settlement and venue allocation process shaped the scheduling decisions that excluded northern venues from the 2027 Ashes schedule. Sources: The Guardian Sport.
- Hampshire's challenge against the ECB resulted in a £1m damages payout.
- The venue allocation dispute directly influenced the absence of northern Test venues for the 2027 Ashes.
Sources: The Guardian Sport
