Ben Stokes branded the suggestion that England players were against a pay cut as 'utter lies' as one day skipper Eoin Morgan revealed they were 'extremely willing to help.' “As players we are open to helping in whatever way possible,” said Morgan. “I'm extremely willing to help where I know it will make a difference. Understandably though it would leave England players in an ugly position were county pros taking pay cuts while they weren't, which is why the PCA are keen to have their members act all together rather than as separate entities. Harrison and his executive team that includes Ashley Giles have taken a 25 percent pay cut for three months which is admirable.

Source: Daily Mirror April 01, 2020 17:20 UTC