Lords, a name that in the world of cricket means something akin to the holy ground, as the sport’s “most famous ground” according to the Times, UK, is considering selling its name. It becomes the latest major traditional sport venue in Britain to consider selling naming rights to a major sponsor. Wembley Stadium and Twickenham considering doing the same, in rugby. Lords cricket grounds are part of a major redevelopment project in London, England.
Posted by Ellen Wallace on 18 November 2009 at 9:41 | permalink
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News story, GenevaLunch, 18 November 2009.
Filed under: World news
Tags: Britain, cricket, England, London, Lords, redevelopment, renaming, sponsor, Sports
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