Bears confirm friendlies ahead of Championship start

Played behind closed doors without spectators, because of the current Government restrictions, Warwickshire face Durham at Edgbaston 24-26 March. The Bears then welcome Nottinghamshire on 30-31 March, with first and second team fixtures played respectively at Edgbaston and the Edgbaston Community Sports Ground at Portland Road.

Pre-season preparations are wrapped up at Weetwood, Leeds, for the annual university fixture against Leeds/Bradford UCCE (3-5 April) before the Bears return to Edgbaston to face Derbyshire in the opening match of the LV= Insurance County Championship on 8 April.

Paul Farbrace, Director of Cricket at Warwickshire CCC, said: “The team start outdoor training on the Colts Ground next week, so it’s great that we can move things forward quickly by securing two competitive friendlies.

Both pre-season friendly matches at Edgbaston will be live streamed through the Edgbaston app and Warwickshire YouTube page, but without commentary.

Please do not travel to the venue on any match day as these fixtures are being played behind closed doors and strictly follow the latest Government requirements.