You may recall that during the winter of 2020/21, the Suffolk County Cricket Board conducted a player survey with regard to the possible creation of EAPL Division 2. Similar surveys were also conducted by the Norfolk and Cambridgeshire Boards. Following the completion of their surveys, it was understood that the proposed Division 2 would be put on the “backburner”.
Without further consultation from the EAPL, the Management Sub Committee have now learnt that it is the intention of the EAPL to create this new division with a proposal to start in season 2023 and we understand that the make up of the new division will be by invitation and not based on the results of the current season. The implications are that this new division may well require a re-organisation of the Two Counties with particular regard to promotions and relegations.
It is worth pointing out at this stage that the MSC have a lukewarm attitude to this proposed 2nd division of the EAPL, just as we did during the winter of 2020/21 when this was first mooted.
However, if a club in any division has any views or input (either for or against the proposal) then it is very important that you do so by email to the Secretary, Rick Jones, as soon as possible.