The coronavirus may have struck shortly before the English cricket season was due to start but it threatens to have major implications for the game worldwide. English officials still believe they can fit a full international programme of three-Test series against both the West Indies and Pakistan, as well as one-day internationals with Australia and Ireland, into a season that won't start until July 1 at the earliest.

What now for cricket in 2020? Four key questions

Young Indian speedster Navdeep Saini has made a sparkling impact with his raw pace and ability to extract sharp bounce off the pitch. His ability to bowl quick besides deadly yorkers have made him one of the hottest pace bowling prospects in world cricket.

Exclusive | Fine with saliva ban, matches behind closed doors as it is for everyone's safety: Navdeep Saini

The head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri has said he would prefer to play a bilateral series instead of a full-fledged T20 World Cup after cricket comes to life post-lockdown.

Start with bilateral cricket, instead of World Cup: Ravi Shastri on resumption of gentlemen's game

England players could tentatively start their outdoor skill-based training in the coming weeks with the ECB eyeing resumption of international cricket with a series against West Indies in July, said its director of cricket Ashley Giles.

England players may start training in coming weeks but with option of "pulling out"

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What now for cricket in 2020? Four key questions

Exclusive | Fine with saliva ban, matches behind closed doors as it is for everyone's safety: Navdeep Saini

Start with bilateral cricket, instead of World Cup: Ravi Shastri on resumption of gentlemen's game

England players may start training in coming weeks but with option of "pulling out"