Counties have been given two weeks to accept proposals from the England and Wales Cricket Board that could raise around £500 million and hand cash-strapped clubs a lifeline.
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Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.Men's world number three Alcaraz shone on home clay after a forearm problem led to his withdrawals from the Monte Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open.