Fixtures released with counties split into three regional groupsWomen’s domestic 50-over competition confirmedThe
England and Wales
Cricket Board has finalised its plans for the domestic season by releasing the fixtures and groups for the Bob Willis Trophy and confirming that the Vitality Blast will be joined by a 50-over women’s competition.
All 18 first-class counties will take part in the Bob Willis Trophy, split into three regional groups, north, central and south, with fixtures to begin on 1 August. There will be five group matches with the two group winners with the most points contesting a five-day final, which the Guardian understands is likely to be at Lord’s.