Middlesex’s long-term future at Lord’s in doubt after failing to extend deal

Middlesex’s long-term future at Lord’s in doubt after failing to extend deal

Tenancy agreement with MCC due to expire this yearCounty have played at ground since 1864

Middlesex’s future at Lord’s is in doubt with the club failing to secure a long-term extension of a tenancy agreement with the MCC that expires this year. After months of negotiations with the ground’s owners, Middlesex are close to agreeing a 12-month contract that will ensure most of their matches are played at the home of cricket next summer, but the club’s long-term future is uncertain.

Middlesex’s two previous leases with the MCC were for five years, with a 12-month deal raising eyebrows among staff at both clubs given the 13-times county champions have been tenants at Lord’s since 1864. A short-term agreement has been reached as an emergency measure but there is concern on both sides that the arrangements may not suit either party, as has been reflected in the lengthy negotiations.

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