End of St Helen’s cricket would be ‘heartbreaking’ – Robert Croft

Former Glamorgan player and head coach Robert Croft says the end of cricket at Swansea’s St Helen’s would be “heartbreaking” for the sport.

The Ospreys have announced that the historic ground will be their new home from the start of the 2025-26 season.

The rugby region’s move could signal the end of cricket’s 150-year association with St Helen’s.

In August 2016, a plaque was unveiled at the ground to celebrate its rich cricketing history but, less than a decade later, that connection could now be coming to an end.

“I sincerely wish Ospreys the best for their future development,” former England player Croft wrote on social media.

“But if this is at the expense of cricket at Wales’ most iconic and historic cricket ground then it’s disappointing, heartbreaking and sad. I hope I’m wrong.”

Glamorgan are not the only club affected, with Swansea Cricket Club set to relocate as a result of the Ospreys’ move.

Glamorgan chief executive Dan Cherry said: “It is sad to hear that cricket will no longer be played there.

“We hope that Swansea Cricket Club can be relocated successfully to continue and protect the strong heritage of cricket in the area.

“With its rich sporting history, it will be great to see top-level sport played regularly at St Helen’s again and we wish the Ospreys well in their new home.”