Glamorgan have had a 150-year association with the ground overlooking Swansea Bay but this now looks to be a thing of the past.
In 1968, Sir Garfield Sobers famously hit six six’s in an over whilst playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan at St Helen’s – an achievement regarded as one of the most famous in cricketing history.
Glamorgan also famously claimed back-to-back victories over Australia at St Helen’s in 1964 and 1968.
“Sadly cricket has taken a backward step down there in recent years and it’s made it very tough for us with increased standards of professional cricket and facilities,” Cherry said.
“St Helen’s didn’t keep up pace – it’s really sad for us and for organisations like the St Helen’s Balconiers who’ve been fantastic supporters of Glamorgan. It’s a real shame.
“It’s a great opportunity for the Ospreys, and in some ways it will be fantastic to see professional sport played there on a regular basis, but it is a sad day for Glamorgan cricket that we won’t be able to play at St Helen’s.
“We are though committed to look at other options. We’re keen on looking at partnerships in west Wales.”
Colwyn Bay in north Wales has hosted Glamorgan first-class matches since the 1960s, whilst Neath Cricket Club will host a One Day Cup game between Glamorgan and Nottinghamshire on 31 July.
“Neath and their council have been proactive so far in discussions,” continued Cherry.
“It’s a long way away at the minute but I’m very hopeful that we’ll able to put more investment into Neath and make that a fantastic venue for us moving forward.”
[Lead image: Glamorgan County Cricket]
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