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ENG vs WI: International cricket resumes after 116 days with England vs West Indies Test series

There will be players, umpires, and referees but no spectators to encourage the cricketers on every wicket or fours and sixes.

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International cricket finally resumes after 116 days on Wednesday amid the coronavirus outbreak scare all across the globe as England lock horns with West Indies in a three-match Test series.

Due to the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, there has been no cricketing action since March with players practising safe distancing norms.

This will also be the first time in the 143-year history of Test cricket that a match will be played without spectators.
 
International cricket will be returning after four months where the first Test will be played on Wednesday at the Aegis Bowl Stadium in Southampton between England and West Indies from Wednesday (July 8).
 
While the game is resuming, players will have to follow the rules of social distancing. Many old rules will also change with this match.
 
Before the pandemic, a match between Australia and New Zealand was played on March 13 in Sydney. 
 
It was the first match of the three ODIs between the two sides. Australia defeated New Zealand by 71 runs in the match played at the empty stadium, however, after the match the series was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Both the captains, Ben Stokes (interim England captain) and Jason Holder (West Indies) are ready with their team sheets.
 
It is the first series that will be played with the new restrictions in place. No crowds, a saliva ban, and limited celebrations.
 
The ICC has banned the use of saliva on the ball to counter the coronavirus threat. The international cricket body has confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations.
 
“If a player does apply saliva to the ball, the umpires will manage the situation with some leniency during an initial period of adjustment for the players, but subsequent instances will result in the team receiving a warning,” according to an ICC release.
 
“A team can be issued up to two warnings per innings but repeated use of saliva on the ball will result in a 5-run penalty to the batting side. Whenever saliva is applied to the ball, the umpires will be instructed to clean the ball before play recommences,” the release said.

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