Surrey set for £10 million boost from Ashes and World Cup

Surrey Cricket Club is licking its lips this summer over a £10 million sales boost from the Ashes and Cricket World Cup.

The reigning county champions anticipate a 30% rise in sales to £42 million from £32 million thanks to the showpiece sporting events - putting it on course for record profits.

The Oval is set to host the final Ashes test in mid-September, five one-day international World Cup matches as well as seven 20/20 games, which alone are worth £6 million.

“This is going to be the biggest summer of cricket ever for us. We’ve never had the Ashes, World Cup and Surrey as defending champions,” said chief executive Richard Gould.

The bumper year will boost funding for the club, founded in 1845.

Profits will be recycled back into the One Oval Square Development, which is due to start in October, and investment in the team.