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Covid-19 to change cricket for good: ICC mulls a slew of radical measures

ICC has recommended appointment of chief medical officers, 14-day pre-match isolation training camp, use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball, as cricket set to return from coronavirus hiatus

International Cricket Council. Photo: @ICC

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The minimum preparation period for ODIs has been set at six weeks while for Tests, it recommended a preparation time of up to 2-3 months with the last 4-5 weeks involving bowling at full throttle. Photo: @ICC

BS Web Team New Delhi and Dubai

3 min read Last Updated : May 23 2020 | 2:00 PM IST

Watching cricket will change after the sport's managers recommended a slew of measures for resuming games in the coronavirus pandemic.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recommended the appointment of chief medical officers a 14-day pre-match isolation training camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball, as international cricket plotted its return from the coronavirus hiatus.

As member nations ease restrictions imposed to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Cricket Council issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at getting the sport up and running around the world while at the same time maintaining the highest safety protocols.

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