The UK will put its methods to the test at county level‚ as well as during scheduled international clashes
Acting Cricket SA CEO Jacques Faul. Picture: BACKPAGEPIX/SYDNEY MAHLANGU
They have instead struck an agreement with the England Cricket Board to adopt some of the methods the ECB is likely to employ as part of its return-to-play protocols over the coming weeks‚ if not months. “We are going to hold hands with England. I’ve reached out to [ECB director of events] Steve Elworthy and [CEO] Tom Harrison. I know both well. Doc [Shuaib] Manjra [CSA chief medical officer] is looking into it‚” revealed CSA acting CEO Jacques Faul.
Faul said CSA wants measures in place that will enable it to hit the deck running next season. He acknowledged that the players will have to do their part in ensuring a safe playing environment. Some of the quirks unique to cricket may disappear as a result.
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