Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Virat Kohli
Ranji Trophy
Indian Hockey Team
Wimbledon
Neeraj Chopra
Naomi Osaka
ICC World Test Championship
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / Sports News / ECB announces aid package for English cricket amid coronavirus outbreak
Sports

ECB announces aid package for English cricket amid coronavirus outbreak

ECB announces aid package for English cricket amid coronavirus outbreak
Written by Rajdeep Saha
Apr 01, 2020, 12:16 pm 2 min read
ECB announces aid package for English cricket amid coronavirus outbreak

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a £61 million ($76 million) aid package for English cricket in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The deadly virus has claimed more than 42,000 lives with all sport activities suspended or postponed. English cricket will be benefited largely from this package. Here's what the ECB has decided.

Package
County teams, MCC to receive financial aid

The 18 First-Class English Counties and their boards, as well as the MCC, will immediately each receive a share of some £40m in their respective bank accounts. There will be a further £20m available in interest free loans and grants. ECB chief executive Tom Harrison claimed that this is the biggest challenge the board has faced in the history of cricket.

Impact
It is a once in a generation scenario: ECB

"We won't know the full impact for a few months. We are trying to work around the clock to understand that impact and take some short term steps to help Counties and recreational clubs to get through the immediate impact. Preparing yourselves for something like this is incredibly difficult, it is a once in a generation scenario," Harrison said, as reported by AFP.

Uncertainty
English cricket in a phase of uncertainty

At the moment, all domestic cricket in England has been postponed until at least May 28. There are serious questions about whether a full campaign featuring several competitions, will be played in the end. These include the new Hundred tournament, T20 Blast, tours by West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Ireland as well. The officials could contemplate the nightmare prospect of scrapping the season completely.

Words
We don't want to make decisions too early: Harrison

"There are a number of different scenarios -- we don't want to make decisions too early," said Harrison. "There are huge implications in bringing international players and teams over. In our modelling there is no cricket at all... There is more pain ahead if we lose a substantial portion of the season. We are building scenarios where we can take further steps as needed."

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Rajdeep Saha
Rajdeep Saha
Twitter
Rajdeep Saha is a sports journalist at NewsBytes. He has an experience of over 10 years covering sports across print, online, broadcast, and freelance mediums. He has previously worked with Millennium Post, Zee News English, and NewsX. He has a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi.
Latest
Cricket: News, Stats and more!
England
West Indies
AFP
MCC
Latest
Who is Draupadi Murmu, NDA's pick for President
Who is Draupadi Murmu, NDA's pick for President Politics
Aakash Chopra highlights consistency of Dinesh Karthik: Key stats
Aakash Chopra highlights consistency of Dinesh Karthik: Key stats Sports
'Ayyappanum Koshiyum,' 'Cold Case': 5 must-watch thrillers of Prithviraj Sukumaran
'Ayyappanum Koshiyum,' 'Cold Case': 5 must-watch thrillers of Prithviraj Sukumaran Entertainment
2023 McLaren Artura GT4 revealed as V6-powered race car
2023 McLaren Artura GT4 revealed as V6-powered race car Auto
iQOO U5e debuts with dual cameras, 5,000mAh battery: Check price
iQOO U5e debuts with dual cameras, 5,000mAh battery: Check price Technology
Cricket: News, Stats and more!
ICC Rankings: Babar tops ODI charts, Allen gains in T20Is
ICC Rankings: Babar tops ODI charts, Allen gains in T20Is Sports
England players forced to self-isolate return for Pakistan T20Is
England players forced to self-isolate return for Pakistan T20Is Sports
ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Here are the major details
ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Here are the major details Sports
England chase down 332-run target against Pakistan: Records broken
England chase down 332-run target against Pakistan: Records broken Sports
Ireland stun South Africa in 2nd ODI: Records broken
Ireland stun South Africa in 2nd ODI: Records broken Sports
More News
England
Depp celebrates trial victory with Indian meal worth Rs. 48L!
Depp celebrates trial victory with Indian meal worth Rs. 48L! Entertainment
5 lesser known varieties of cheese you must try
5 lesser known varieties of cheese you must try Lifestyle
UK: What is the value of Queen's home, royal properties?
UK: What is the value of Queen's home, royal properties? World
Ukraine: India to reopen embassy in Kyiv from May 17
Ukraine: India to reopen embassy in Kyiv from May 17 World
UK's new visa needs no job offer: Everything to know
UK's new visa needs no job offer: Everything to know World
More News
West Indies
Jofra Archer undergoes second elbow surgery, to miss WI tour
Jofra Archer undergoes second elbow surgery, to miss WI tour Sports
Universe Boss Chris Gayle set to complete 14,000 T20 runs
Universe Boss Chris Gayle set to complete 14,000 T20 runs Sports
Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test: Statistical preview
Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test: Statistical preview Sports
Bangladesh vs WI: Shakib Al Hasan included in Test squad
Bangladesh vs WI: Shakib Al Hasan included in Test squad Sports
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib in doubt for New Zealand tour
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib in doubt for New Zealand tour Sports
More News
AFP
Beautiful sight: China's internet is enjoying US Capitol mayhem
Beautiful sight: China's internet is enjoying US Capitol mayhem World
Badminton world number one Kento Momota tests positive for COVID-19
Badminton world number one Kento Momota tests positive for COVID-19 Sports
Australian Open 2021: Federer, Serena among entries for Slam event
Australian Open 2021: Federer, Serena among entries for Slam event Sports
Trump pardons 26 people, including father of son-in-law Jared Kushner
Trump pardons 26 people, including father of son-in-law Jared Kushner World
2 weeks, 2 hurricanes: Category four storm 'Iota' hits Nicaragua
2 weeks, 2 hurricanes: Category four storm 'Iota' hits Nicaragua World
More News
MCC
How are bamboo bats different from traditional willows?
How are bamboo bats different from traditional willows? Sports
Australia vs India: Fan who attended MCG Test returns COVID-positive
Australia vs India: Fan who attended MCG Test returns COVID-positive Sports
BJP's vaccine promise in Bihar doesn't violate election code: EC
BJP's vaccine promise in Bihar doesn't violate election code: EC Politics
On IAF Day, Rafale exhibits prowess; Chief addresses Indo-China tensions
On IAF Day, Rafale exhibits prowess; Chief addresses Indo-China tensions India
Ganguly a suitable candidate for ICC Chairman post: Kumar Sangakkara
Ganguly a suitable candidate for ICC Chairman post: Kumar Sangakkara Sports
More News
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love Sports news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

Sports Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022