ECB readies financial rescue plan but no cuts for Root and Stokes
(The Guardian Sports News)

Governing body to support counties and clubs from reservesContracts of centrally contracted players not being discussedThe England and Wales Cricket Board is preparing to unveil an emergency financial package to support the game during the costly delay to the season but pay cuts for centrally contracted players are not being discussed.The postponement of the 2020 campaign is set to place a huge strain on the sport´s fragile finances, with no cricket before 28 May at the earliest and potentially well beyond that. The ECB spent much of last week in talks with several key stakeholders - including the 18 first-class counties, the Professional Cricketers´ Association and broadcasters - to map out measures that could be taken to keep the game afloat at a time when the usual summer revenue taps have run dry. Continue reading...