International cricket returns after 117 days
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International cricket returns after 117 days

International cricket finally returns to Britain on Wednesday after 117 days when England play the West Indies in the world’s first Test match since the start of March because of the coronavirus pandemic. It’s clear the match being staged at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton is about much more than just cricket. A smoothly run Test series played in a strict isolated environment featuring repeated COVID-19 testing and social distancing

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Wed Jul 08 - Firstpost

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