Edgbaston to allow a maximum of 1000 spectators at Warwickshire v Worcestershire.

This will be the second county to allow sports with spectators in Covid-19 yimes.

The game is scheduled to be played on the 27th of July.

Surrey and Middlesex at the Kia Ova on 26th and 27th will be first match to be played with crowd.

UK minister of Sports ,Heritage and tourism Nigel Huddleston was quite positive with initiative.

“It’s brilliant news that supporters will be welcomed back to Edgbaston for Warwickshire v Worcestershire as part of the pilot series.

“Many of us have felt the void of being unable to go and watch live cricket during lockdown, so I am pleased that we are moving forward with our plan to help sports venues reopen their doors to fans.”

Earlier ECB chairman Neil Snowball was quoted as

“We’re all looking forward to the resumption of county cricket and are pleased these friendlies will be among the first to pilot a return of spectators. There is still a lot of work to do, but these are important steps in testing the Government guidance and informing how we can ensure supporters can return safely to cricket grounds.”