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Worcestershire, New Road and flooding: explained

Why are Worcestershire thinking of leaving New Road? Get the latest from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Hereford & Worcester Sports Editor, Trevor Owens, and Malcolm Boyden.

The club's board have said that they are willing to consider a move away from their home ground, to secure a 'long term future'.

Since 1899, the Worcester venue has staged Championship cricket - the only exception being the record-breaking summer floods of 2007.

In a statement, the club's board said it is 'their key priority to explore every option, including a move, over the next few months'.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Malcolm Boyden
Reporter Trevor Owens