The global health crisis has halted professional cricket around the world, leaving most boards bracing for significant revenue reductions. "We have made the decision during this period of isolation, where activity has naturally been reduced, to stand down our people on reduced pay (with the exception of a skeleton staff) effective 27 April ..." CA said in a statement. Australian board furloughs majority of staff amid COVID-19 crisis https://t.co/BuWnk9xHvC — TOI Sports News (@TOISportsNews) April 16, 2020This year's lucrative Indian Premier League has been postponed indefinitely while a cloud also hangs over the men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in October-November. "We are conscious of the impact this will have on Australian cricket and are working hard to manage that proactively." The England and Wales Cricket Board last month announced a 61 million pounds ($75.63 million) aid package to help the English game withstand the financial impact of the pandemic.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 16, 2020 08:15 UTC