"We have an international quality facility. With international cricket comes massive challenges. We intend to keep lobbying with New Zealand Cricket to keep international matches. We want to maintain the profile of international cricket," he said.
In the event that Cobham Oval was needed to host a World Cup match, Marr said Northland Cricket would be open to the idea."If New Zealand Cricket came to us and said we would like you to host a match we would look at it. It's an amazing thing for the community," he said.
In February, Cobham Oval hosted three T-20 matches between a New Zealand XI and England.
Stephen Cunis, Northland Cricket operations manager said Northland benefits from hosting international matches at Cobham Oval. The T-20s against England were "fantastic, huge for Northland Cricket", he said.
"We were happy with how things ran. The England team raved about our facilities. Northland hosting internationals gives cricket a huge profile in the region. Tourism from Northland benefits, money is brought in by tourism. Northland Cricket benefited financially from the England tour."