Cricket-England, Wales county players voice concern over intense schedule

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - County Championship - Division Two - Worcestershire v Sussex - County Ground, New Road, Worcester, Britain - May 4, 2023 General view during the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

(Reuters) - An overwhelming majority of professional cricket players in England and Wales have expressed concern about the demanding county cricket schedule, research published on Monday by the Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) has shown.

This year's County Championship will run from April to September, with breaks to accommodate the T20 Blast competition and One-Day Cup.