Ashes legal dispute: Hampshire damages claim led to lack of 2027 Test in north of England
A legal dispute over the 2023 Ashes venue led to Hampshire County Cricket Club receiving £1 million in damages after being excluded, which has resulted in no 2027 Ashes Test being scheduled in England’s north. The club claimed it was overlooked for the 2023 north venue, prompting the claim, and officials said the decision could shape future venue allocations.