Middlesex’s long-term future at Lord’s in doubt after failing to extend deal

• Tenancy agreement with MCC due to expire this year
• 13-times champions have played at ground since 1864

Middlesex’s future at Lord’s is in doubt with the club having failed to secure a long-term extension of a tenancy agreement with the MCC that expires this year.

The Guardian has learned that after months of negotiations with the ground’s owners, Middlesex are close to agreeing a 12-month contract that will ensure most of their matches are played at the home of cricket next summer, but the club’s long-term future is uncertain.

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