Counties in dark over fate as Championship restructure vote is delayed
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Ballot will now take place at end of the season
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Move to 12-team Division One would cut fixture list
The final round of County Championship matches next week will take place with some counties in the dark over what is at stake after a decision on the format for next year was deferred until the end of the season.
The Guardian has learned that a vote on the structure for next season has been delayed on integrity grounds, because of concerns that counties in Division One at risk of relegation could field weakened teams if that threat is suddenly removed.