The Birmingham Bears will be renamed the Warwickshire Bears in the T20 Blast from next season.
The county dropped Warwickshire from its name in the T20 format in 2014, but have decided to bring it back to “unite” the men’s and women’s teams.
“Warwickshire has and always will be at the heart of who we are. It’s our identity and has been for well over a century,” chief executive, Stuart Cain told the club website, external.
“Over a decade ago, the club decided to be bold with a city-based name for our T20 team, and it saw attendances grow to record levels and attract new fans to the Bears.
“But with our long-term future in mind, and following feedback from members through the members’ committee, now is the right time for change.
“We represent the county, and that’s what returning to Warwickshire Bears is about.”
Warwickshire’s Edgbaston home – which hosts T20 Finals Day – will continue to be known as EdgBLASTon for T20 games following its rebranding this season.
Fixtures for next summer’s T20 Blast competition will be announced on Tuesday.