LAHORE: The Lahore Qalandars head coach, Aqib Javed has urged cricket boards to resume sports activities as soon as possible before their finances ran dry.
Aqib Javed has warned cricket boards that they would risk bankruptcy if they do not resume play sooner or later.
In a bid to revive sports activities, rules and regulations have been in the works in order to resume play safely amid the COVID-19 epidemic.
Javed said “I would suggest that the players and officials be tested and put in one place such as the National Cricket Academy. Before leaving for England they should get tested again and quarantine even after reaching England before they can start playing,” he added
Besides, Javed gave a surprising suggestion to permit spectators at a limited capacity instead of opting for the widely popular choice of playing behind closed doors.
“At present people are talking about sports competitions behind closed doors. In this regard, I would say that 5,000 spectators in a stadium with a 30,000 capacity should be permitted to come,” he said.
He said “The spectator should be tested and their fever should be checked before allowing them to enter. It is possible to return cricket with fans only if tight medical protocols are followed.”
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