Cardiff stripped of West Indies Test

Cardiff have been stripped of the right to host one of England's Tests against West Indies next year as Glamorgan delayed in paying fee for staging Test against Sri Lanka in May.

The ECB informed that the hosting rights would be made open to tender again. The Board further stated that although Glamorgan will be granted an extension for paying the fee, they will not be given a second chance to bid again.

Glamorgan suffered severe losses on the Sri Lanka Test, which was affected by relentless by rain. As a result, the crowds were meagre in number.

"This decision has been taken following close consultation with Glamorgan and with a view to assisting the club in developing a sustainable long-term business plan for staging international cricket," ECB chief executive David Collier said in a statement.

"ECB recognises that the club has made considerable investment into developing and upgrading the stadium and that this has brought considerable benefits to the wider game in England and Wales.

"While it will not be permitted to stage the West Indies Test match next year, the club will continue to host a one-day international against India later this summer and South Africa next year.

"It will also be free to bid for the ECB's new match packages for 2013-2016 along with all other international venues and any application received will be considered on its merits. "

Sofia Gardens hosted its first Test match in 2009, the opening match of the Ashes series, and it was a controversial decision when it was awarded the 2012 West Indies match ahead of Lord's, which was left without a Test but is likely to re-bid.