Yorkshire have been given the go ahead to stage music concerts at Headingley for the next two years.

Leeds City Council have granted the county planning consent to host up to three concerts each year, although Yorkshire are planning for just two at the moment, with the first one likely to be in June.

“This is excellent news for the club and for Leeds,” said Yorkshire communications manager Danny Reuben.

“Cricket is at the core of our business, and this positive development will enable us to utilise the ground as a multi-entertainment venue for the community and support the business of cricket through new income streams.”