Great news
There has been an announcement from the ECB
tonight. While the rules are not confirmed YET, it is a big step
forward. As soon as more information comes out we will let you know.
The main part of the message below. The link to full statement is below.
'...
We
are delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for
recreational cricket in England* to return from Saturday July 11.
The latest update from the UK Government signals progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB’s roadmap to return for the recreational game, meaning competitive cricket matches in England with adjustments to respect hygiene and social distancing would be permitted.
ECB
has maintained a constant dialogue with the Department for Digital,
Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) throughout this process and the UK
Government have stated that COVID-secure guidance will be published in
the coming days.
Guidelines
are already prepared for the return of recreational cricket and
following the Prime Minister’s comments, will now be finalised and
published early next week...'
Full statement available at:-
https://ecb-comms.co.uk/1FT6-6XV8P-A5HPDR7099/cr.aspx
Fingers crossed for the summer.
Geoff Bishop