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No English cricket before July, Hundred decision delayed
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Friday, 24 April 2020 02:15
The ECB has announced that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales until July 1 at the earliest due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but is yet to confirm the postponement of the Hundred's inaugural season.The ECB board met on Thursday to confirm the holding date for the start of the season would be pushed back further from…
Cricket to consider legalised ball tampering in wake of coronavirus
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Friday, 24 April 2020 00:17
Coronavirus may force the busting of one of cricket's greatest taboos, as authorities consider the possibility of allowing the use of artificial substances to help polish the red ball under the supervision of umpires in long-form matches, in order to end the need for player to do so with saliva.The problem posed by the use of saliva to polish the…
BCCI suggests deferring World Test Championship
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Thursday, 23 April 2020 11:28
The BCCI has suggested the World Test Championship (WTC) be postponed as the cricket world grapples with a calendar vastly disrupted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. India sits atop the WTC points table currently, in prime position to qualify for the final, but the suggestion was made by the BCCI as members agreed that the entire FTP through to 2023…
Abu Dhabi to offer ECB use of facilities in order to extend English season
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Thursday, 23 April 2020 11:54
Abu Dhabi is set to emerge as a potential venue as attempts are made to salvage some cricket from a ravaged English season. ESPNcricinfo understands Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC) is set to contact the ECB to offer its facilities for use between October and January. The offer could extend to both county and international cricket and potentially see a portion…
Essex defer Peter Siddle's contract to 2021
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Thursday, 23 April 2020 07:07
Essex have announced that Peter Siddle's contract has been deferred to 2021 on account of the coronavirus pandemic.Siddle, 35, had been due to spend a third season as the club's overseas player in the County Championship and the Royal London Cup, but following the postponement of the campaign and with uncertainty over international travel, it was mutually agreed that his…
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