The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced a financial stimulus package worth £61million to support the game during its hiatus during the ongoing pandemic.

Here the PA news agency looks at some of the details.

£61million is a lot. Who will get it and how?

Cricket – Second npower Test Match – Day Two – England v New Zealand – Old Trafford Cricket Ground
The ECB have made money available (PA)

Why is such drastic action needed?

England v Australia – Fourth Test – Day One – 2019 Ashes Series – Emirates Old Trafford
The bails are off until May 28 – at least (PA)

Will it be enough?

Cricket – Andrew Strauss and Tom Harrison Press Conference – Lord’s Cricket Ground
ECB chief executive Tom Harrison says this is a short-term measure (PA)

Are there likely to be pay cuts or furloughs to follow?

Joe Root
Joe Root has suggested voluntary action will be discussed (PA)

How are broadcast deals affected?

Cricket – ICC Champions Trophy – Group A – New Zealand v Sri Lanka – SWALEC Stadium
It is hard to believe that the full range of payments will be made (PA)

What measures are under consideration for cricket’s return?

Plane Stock
Specially chartered flights could be involved (PA)

What about The Hundred?

The Hundred teams and players revealed
The Hundred is in doubt (PA)

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