Cricket officials in all 18 first-class states have asked to strengthen the decisions taken in domestic matches.
During Monday’s meeting, concerns about the nature of the contracts awarded to players were raised.
The team also discussed the points system in the County Championship, the foreign players and the referees.
“We feel that we have lost momentum on many of the big things that have been done recently,” he said.
In an incredible show of unity from the DoCs or equivalent in all 18 states, the statement continued: “While we understand the challenges that have occurred in recent years, particularly in the recovery from Covid, we feel that there has been a recent lack of what was there. DoC’s standing in the past helps domestic cricket to be seen.”
Last year, a review led by Andrew Strauss recommended changes in the structure of the house, thoughts that were called “dead in the water” and England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould in April.
However, some changes were made to the rules of county cricket at the beginning of this season.
Counties are allowed to register more than four foreign players at a time, up from two.
In the County Championship, points awarded for draws have been cut from eight to five, with strike bonuses now only awarded when a team reaches 250 in their first game, compared to 200 previously. It is understood that this change was not supported by the DoCs.
“We want the DoC to have a representative to sit in future committees or in other appropriate working groups,” said the document.
In a meeting held at The Oval, the DoCs agreed that the most “important” thing is the need to review the contracts given to players by the provinces, amid the rise of international players.
The contracts signed by the regional players allow them free travel between the months of October and March to play in international matches. About 74, a number that does not include players under contract in England, played in at least one major league last winter.
From April to September, domestic players need a license from their local area and usually pay part of their salary to the club.
It is said that provinces are given the option of giving white bowlers short contracts to cover the time of tournaments such as the T20 Blast.
In interview with the Guardian on Monday, The head of the Professional Cricketers’ Association Daryl Mitchell warned against such a move, saying: “If you start sending players down the independent path and out of our competitions, that’s a huge risk to the game and it could have a negative impact on the game of red ball and Test team.”
However, the district DoCs are reporting the end of their hospitals and medical and training resources from players who are leaving to represent other teams.
“The current situation means that clubs do not have the ability to control their players in the off-season,” he said.
“This often leads to high costs of medical and staff to ensure that the players are properly prepared and rehabilitated, and now there is a need for flexibility in this area to suit the clubs and players. “The number of players participating in the fifth game has increased significantly. and this has been very difficult for all concerned. ”