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County schedule needs to change – Joe Root says reform is ‘non-negotiable’
Joe Root, September 7, 2023
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JOE ROOT has led calls for cricket’s powerbrokers in this country to reform a clogged domestic schedule that is causing widespread concern among players fearful for their well-being.
The squeeze on the summer programme was heightened by The Hundred’s introduction in 2021 and research conducted by the cricketers’ union ahead of this season suggests it is taking a toll on the players.
Windows for proper rest and recovery are becoming increasingly sparse, with Root and many of his peers agreeing this not only affects players physically and mentally but the spectacle as a consequence.
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