Worcestershire CCC have today published their fixture list for the 2003 season.Highlights include a four day game against Zimbabwe and a one day game against South Africa. New Road will also host a four day U19 Test Match between England and South Africa.On the Domestic front, the County’s first home game in April will see the visit of Shane Warne’s Hampshire side. Other highlights include a likely home draw against Yorkshire in the C & G Trophy if the County overcome the Worcestershire Cricket Board in the 3rd Round. Three Twenty/20 matches will be played at home during the height of summer and the annual day/night fixture will see a visit by current NCL Champions, Glamorgan Dragons.Chief Executive, Mark Newton, is delighted with the schedule, “The schedule is far better balanced than in 2002 with matches being played at New Road on a regular basis throughout the season. In addition we will definitely host both touring teams and stage an U19 Test Match. In all there will be more than 50 days of top class cricket in Worcester next year.”
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