Edgbaston Cricket Ground has received planning approval for a £42 million redevelopment project, which includes a brand-new stand and a 146-bed hotel. Birmingham City Council has sanctioned the ...

A £42m redevelopment of one of Birmingham's biggest sporting venues has been given the go-ahead. The Priory and Raglan stands at Edgbaston Stadium will be replaced with a new 3,191-seat facility.

Stuart Cain, chief executive of Edgbaston, said at the time: "Cricket will always stay at the heart of our thinking, but it's important we develop a stadium that brings new jobs to this part of ...

IMAGE: Team India celebrate winning the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy after beating England in the final at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, on June 23, 2013. Photograph: Philip Brown/Reuters ...

Warwickshire first-team coach Mark Robinson leaves and is replaced by Ian Westwood in a major reshuffle at Edgbaston.

Edgbaston's strategy director Craig Flindall said: "Cricket will always stay at the heart of our thinking. But it's important we develop a stadium that operates all year round, supporting new jobs ...