England's limited-overs series versus Sri Lanka later this month will go ahead after the Sri Lankan players agreed to tour without contracts. Thirty-eight players put their names to correspondence resisting the new grading system for contracts proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket due partly to its lack of transparency. Meanwhile, the ICC have stepped up their contingency plans for the Twenty20 World Cup by approaching Oman as a potential fourth venue hub. Coach Mickey Arthur (right) and the Sri Lanka squad are due to arrive in the UK on WednesdayThat is due to the Indian Premier League being concluded in the Emirates in the weeks leading up to the tournament’s October 18 start date. The ICC hierarchy are currently quarantining in Greece for 10 days ahead of the World Test Championship in Southampton from June 18 as the UAE remains on the UK’s red list for international travel.

Source: Daily Mail June 08, 2021 05:57 UTC