Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described a cricket ball as a “natural vector of disease” as he confirmed the sport remains banned outside the elite level. Cricket is perhaps our most socially distanced team sport. Read our full statement on our website ⬇️https://t.co/RaiypHNzLJ — British Gymnastics (@BritGymnastics) June 23, 2020A number of sports reacted with disappointment to the announcement, with British Gymnastics accusing the government of “letting the sports community down”. A statement read: “British Gymnastics is extremely disappointed that indoor sports have not been given the green light to return. “If the Government really believe in the benefit of sport and physical activity on mental and physical health, they need to move to reopen indoor facilities now.”

Source: Express June 23, 2020 15:22 UTC