Strauss no grudges with Eoin Morgan and Alex Hales over Bangladesh withdrawals

For obvious reasons I am glad that Hampshire will remain in Division One next year, especially given all the decimating injuries they suffered this year.

That said, I am not a fan of the points deduction. Durham were given first class status providing they got their ground up to international standards. In order to do this, they had to spend millions of pounds, and in return they have received very little in the way of international cricket. And now with their Test status revoked, they won't be receiving any in the future either. Just a mess all the way around.

Well they were not guaranteed International income and their financial plans should have been more robust but nonetheless it is sad to see them relegated because they required financial assistance.

I feel their on field performances should dictate where they play rather than the financial mess they have got themselves into and I am sure they will have to repay the ECB who have shot themselves in the foot and in the process disadvantages Durham cricket by taking such as harsh stance.

Sad for Durham and I believe that rule should be reviewed.