Fans and players express disappointment at government’s decision not to lift ban on matches
Perched on a hilltop just north of Bath, the Broadleys ground, home of Marshfield CC, looks picture-postcard perfect. The playing surface has been cut and rolled, the spectators’ benches are in place, the practice nets ripple in the summer breeze.
The only problem is that no competitive sport is being played here, and the prime minister’s assertion that the
Cricket ball is a “natural vector” for Covid-19 has left players, coaches and supporters scratching their heads and worrying about when the next match will take place.