- Prime minister claims tea break risks spread of Covid-19
- ECB hits out at latest reasoning for amateur game’s hiatus
The England and Wales Cricket Board and club cricket organisations have both scoffed at claims from Boris Johnson that the traditional tea is a factor delaying the game’s return at recreational level.
In a punchy response, cricket’s governing body insisted the game was as safe as other sports such as tennis and golf, which are already back. Simon Prodger – the managing director of the National Cricket Conference, which acts as a voice for the club game – said Johnson’s remarks were “palpable nonsense”.
Written by Sean Ingle
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