Leicestershire were surprise winners on Saturday

Leicestershire's Twenty20 Cup-winning coach James Whittaker believes cricket bosses should avoid tampering with the format of the competition.

Small changes are likely next year but many want expansion for 2006.

"My view is leave the Twenty20 alone and I think we have got it right in terms of the quantity," said Whittaker.

"There is the novelty factor, but if you start expanding the competition for longer in the season, then it may well get a bit diluted."

Maybe the one possible change would be to split up the finals day over two days James Whittaker

County bosses meet in Northampton on Monday and are expected to add at least one match per team in the group stages.

But the format of Finals Day, which on Saturday saw three matches played in a day that lasted 11 hours, is also likely to be up for discussion.

"From Leicestershire's point of view, we think that we can sustain four home games each season, including a quarter-final," Whittaker added.

"Maybe the one possible change would be to split up the finals day over two days with the semi-finals on one day and maybe a third-fourth place game and the final on the following day."

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However, Worcestershire chief executive Mark Newton is one of those who favours doubling the number of matches played.

"I think you should keep the qualifying groups as they are - but play five home and five away games," he said.

"I don't think that would kill the golden goose. I think the huge support you saw at Edgbaston showed just how popular it is.

"The quicker we all realise that we are an entertainment first and foremost, then the better it will be."