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With a host of nations all over the world struggling to contain the coronavirus pandemic, their citizens would have to endure problems on multiple levels. The England Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that no cricketing events would take place within the nation until the 28th of May. Due to the increasing economic meltdown, English cricketers are set to face a pay cut during the period of lockdown.

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The Coronavirus disease has spread rapidly in over 150 countries, affecting more than 600000 people, claiming more than 30,000 lives. The United Kingdom (UK) has also been severely affected, including their Prime Minister Boris Johnson becoming a victim.

The penetration of the virus has given rise to an increase in economic trouble since most businesses haven’t been able to function regularly due to the danger of falling ill. Also, a massive chunk of money is being incurred on taking care of the affected patients.

England stars to suffer pay cuts amid Coronavirus pandemic:

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An ECB spokesman conceded that they are looking at every possible option to make savings. The source added by saying that formally there is a process for centrally contracted players and that they hope their athletes understand the financial situation for now.

“We’re looking at everything about how the game can make savings. “There’s a formal process to go through with centrally contracted players but the game needs to pull together at this time. We believe the players realise the bigger picture.” an ECB spokesman was quoted as saying by The Times.

England’s future tours at risk of getting discarded or postponed:

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Earlier this month, England’s Test series in Sri Lanka had to be called off to protect their players from being exposed to the deadly virus. Their home Test rubber against Pakistan and the West Indies and white-ball leg against Australia from June to August are also in danger of being postponed. In those cases, the apex body of English cricket may have to suffer substantial monetary losses.

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The Times also reported that the likes of Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, who play in all three formats would be anticipated to endure the loss of money worth 200000 pounds ($249040) amid no cricket till the end of May.

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