'Palpable nonsense' – Boris Johnson criticised for latest cricket declaration

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”.

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