Middlesex are considering moving from Lord's to a newly developed cricket venue in London.
The county is a tenant of the MCC-owned Lord's, where Middlesex have played since its founding in 1864.
But the move to attract new investment also includes talk of new homes.
“We have been and continue to have conversations with several groups of potential investors. [about a new venue]'' said CEO Andrew Cornish.
“London actually needs another elite cricket facility as well,” he added.
he told the Times If a move comes to fruition, Middlesex could continue to play their home games at the famous cricket stadium that has been their home for 160 years.
“If you look at the Harlequins model, they play most of their games at the Stoop, but for the big games they are at Twickenham.
“When Arsenal women go to the Emirates they fill in, but for the most part they don't play there. There's definitely a model there to consider.”
“thing [potential sites] “There are some potential opportunities now that are available,” he added.
“There are a lot of people looking at cricket now as an investment opportunity. Our global reach is huge.”
In September, Middlesex were sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board for: violation of financial regulations; Following an investigation into funding provided to the Middlesex Cricket Board (MCB) and Middlesex County Cricket Club.