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Dear All
This week's bulletin contains information on ECB Updated guidance, Guidance for Umpires and Scorers, the funeral for H.R.H Prince Philip and Ramadan.
ORGANISED OUTDOOR CRICKET UPDATE FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
In Wales:
Subject to continued favourable public health conditions in Wales, we anticipate that organised outdoor group activity for adults will be permitted to restart from the 26th April. We will continue to work closely with key partners and will update our cricket related guidance shortly.
In England:
With the recent changes in Government guidance (Step 2 in England), we want to try and share the latest information with you to help you bring your club back to life as we start the season. We know that many of you have been working hard to get your club ready, interpreting what is permissible and also communicating what is different to your players, members and volunteers.
We want to make this as easy as possible for you and have therefore provided the latest up to date guidance and accompanying infographics, which we hope will help provide more clarity to you and your members. Please continue to visit https://www.ecb.co.uk/covid-19 where there will be regular updates available for you.
There are some great examples of what is being achieved out there, so please continue to forward these through to your County Cricket Board, so we can showcase common solutions across the whole game, as we all get ready for the start of the season.
By way of a reminder:
Who is permitted to attend organised outdoor cricket activity in England?
Thank you for the great work you are doing locally, please continue to visit our www.ecb.co.uk/covid19 for FAQs and latest guidance. Where needed please liaise with your local County Cricket Board for any further information.
H.R.H. PRINCE PHILIP FUNERAL
You will be aware that the funeral of HRH Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, will take place on Saturday 17th April. As a game it is important we continue to show our respect accordingly.
In line with wider protocol and government guidance we are recommending that clubs pause play between 3-4pm on 17 April, to coincide with the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.
In those instances where an extended tea interval or prolonged break in play may cause practical issues, especially in relation to the Government’s Covid-19 guidelines, we would encourage clubs and leagues to adapt accordingly and proceed with fixture plans and timings as needed.
We would ask however, that all clubs and teams join the rest of the nation in observing a one-minute silence at 3pm.
RAMADAN
This week marked the start of Ramadan for Muslims up and down the country and will last through April to the start of May. Fasting involves abstaining from food and drink sunrise until sunset which is around 16 hours and as such it can place quite a strain on players and coaches, and volunteers at clubs.
Although fasting will not necessarily effect you personally it is good to bear in mind that Muslims may be feeling more tired than usual especially as they work on balancing their energy throughout the day.
During training or practice sessions players may fatigue more easily so longer rest breaks may be beneficial but if you are unsure there is no harm in asking the question
Eating or drinking while those around you may be fasting is not something to be mindful of as it is completely normal and understandable
If you are unsure what players may want/how they feel, don’t be afraid to broach the topic and ask the question.
For more specific information, guidance and advice please click here.
England & Wales Cricket Board
15 April 2021