Derbyshire against domestic cricket restructuring proposals
A review was commissioned by the ECB
Derbyshire are opposed to Sir Andrew Strauss' proposals to restructure the domestic cricket calendar.
Strauss has overseen a high performance review for the England and Wales Cricket Board and 15 of his 17 recommendations already have the required support.
But two key proposals involving a reorganisation of the county structure need the support of at least 12 of the 18 first-class counties.
Derbyshire said on their official website that the concerns expressed by head of cricket Mickey Arthur lay with "scheduling rather than the quantity of matches".
In a statement, Derbyshire said:
"Members raised questions and spoke with passion, with the overriding expression being one of opposition to the proposals which impact the domestic structure, including a reduction in the amount of cricket played across all formats.
"The discourse suggested emphasis should be placed on the schedule, rather than structure, while there is no compelling argument within the current proposals to suggest that change would necessarily be for the betterment of the game."
Derbyshire added they would take club members' "ardent and considered opinions" into account if they are asked to vote on the matter.
Lancashire had previously expressed "significant concerns" over the restructuring proposals.
"We do not feel the proposed structure will properly aid the development of young players and may well encourage short-term thinking," they said on Sunday.
England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler, who has not played a first-class game for Lancashire since 2018, has backed the proposed reforms though.