Misbah ul Haq wants Pak-Eng Test series to be TV-only for reducing depression amongst fans

coronavirus pandemic has brought sporting world to a standstill with all major competitions across globe being suspended due to spread of virus. Pakistan Super League's kckout sts were put on hold while England's tour of Sri Lanka was called off due to coronavirus pandemic. While Pakistan are scheduled to tour England in June, entire UK lockdown scenario makes event unlikely to happen as  Hundred also got postponed to next year. 

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Coronavirus UK: Misbah ul Haq wants England tour to go ahead despite UK lockdown

Former Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq, speaking to Stats Perform, said that while Pakistan's tour of England being played behind 'closed doors' isn't ideal, but believes it would bring massive cheer to many 'depressed' fans. Pakistan are scheduled to face Joe Root's England side in first Test at Lord's on June 30 as part of  three-match Test series. England's Test series against West Indies has already been postponed due to UK lockdown. 

Misbah ul Haq, who is Pakistan's head coach and team selector, said that sport has to resume from somewhere and it would be good for fans who have been denied sporting entertainment. Misbah ul Haq expects his team to hit ground running when y take field. coach has also been responsible for taking online fitness tests recently of Pakistani players, who have been urged to keep fit at home for a place in national side.

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Coronavirus UK: Ben Stokes backs closed-door matches; says won't diminish competitive edge

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has backed Misbah ul Haq's claim and said that playing in closed stadiums would t dampen competitive side of matches. Speaking to BBC Radio, England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes said that players would do anything for cricket to get back on TV for fans amidst UK lockdown. Rajasthan Royals star added that playing behind closed doors won't take competitive edge away because players kw y are representing ir country and will play to win. While Ben Stokes wants cricket to resume soon, he expressed is uncertainty on when cricket will resume in England and sad that public well being and safety is more important at moment. 

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