Worcestershire move Sri Lanka A match

Worcestershire have been forced to move another match away from New Road after further rain exacerbated the recent problems caused by the flooding. The game against Sri Lanka A will now be played at the Royal Grammar School ground in Worcester.

"The Royal Grammar School has kindly donated the use of their high quality playing facilities so that the game can go ahead and provide both Sri Lanka A and Worcestershire with some much needed cricket," said chief executive Mark Newton. "We are most grateful given the short notice. The weather forecast for the day is good and we look forward to some high class cricket in lovely surroundings."

Spectators have been advised to take their own seats or blankets as there won't be any seating at the ground. There won't be a PA system, either, or any public bars so up to four cans of beer and one bottle of wine will be allowed in.

Earlier this week, the ECB moved Worcestershire's Pro40 match against Hampshire to Derby after the Championship match against Kent was abandoned on the third day. The club had hoped to get the ground fit after the flooding, but further rain left the outfield unplayable.