Hampshire Cancel Nathan Lyon's Contract Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Published - 10 Apr 2020, 07:55 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:05 AM
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Hampshire have cancelled the contract of Australia spinner Nathan Lyon as an overseas player for the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic. The off-spinner was set to play in the County Championship after signing a red-ball only deal, but with the English domestic season delayed until May 28, a mutual agreement to terminate the deal has been agreed.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill. It seems the entire globe has gone into isolation and things seem to be worsening with days passing by. The pandemic has also affected the sports spectrum to a great deal and major tournaments and series have either been postponed or suspended.
The outbreak has also caused harm to players and organizations monetarily as the entire sporting action has come to a stagnancy. Now, Hampshire have cancelled Nathan Lyon’s contract as an overseas player.
Hampshire Cancel Nathan Lyon’s County Contract
Hampshire Cricket Director of Cricket, Giles White said, “These are obviously very uncertain and challenging times, and it’s clear the issues cricket currently faces will contribute to the way in which counties are able to operate and prepare for this season.”
“As a result of this and following conversations with Nathan and his management, it was mutually agreed that he would no longer join us this season,” he added.
“I would like to thank Nathan and his representatives for their complete understanding and agreement and we hope to welcome him to the club next season,” White said.
Major Cricketing Events Come To A Hold After Coronavirus
Recently, the IPL 2020 was postponed till April 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak. To the disappointment of the cricket fans, the India-South Africa ODI series has also been called off. Apart from it, the Road Safety World Series has also been suspended.
Earlier this month, the ECB had decided to postpone the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka due to the coronavirus pandemic. The series was to be a part of the World Test Championship (WTC).
All the English players playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have been called back immediately and the tournament has been postponed.
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