Our league did the same. They have basically said there are 3 options on the table depending on when/if we come back -
1. Back by/on July 4th - start of reverse fixtures so everyone would just play each other once and then only 1 club (rather than 2) would go down and up from each division.
2. Back in early August - Cup competition only that is seeded based on league 2019 standings.
3. Back later than this - would be friendlies only down to clubs to organise. League to restart in 2021.
Yes I think a lot of boards will have this as the template,option 1,half a season and one up one down.
The social distancing rules may have to give a little thou, I don't think most of us believe it's possible for players and umpires to practically stay within the current guidelines so if they don't change can cricket really be played? Looks unlikely.
I don't know about anyone else,the forum spreads Countrywide but I see more and more people out and not just doing exercise or going to work/supermarket.
There's a limit to how long the lockdown can be effective for and people follow the rules.
Gut feeling based on nothing at all scientific is a partial relaxation of the rules in May-pubs,clubs,restaurants is far more problematic thou.
Health comes first but there is monumental damage being done to the economy,the govt is in a very difficult position making these judgement calls.
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