'It is not inevitable at this stage that the epidemic will trigger a meltdown, but if it does, the most likely transmission mechanism is a tsunami of corporate debt', says Ruth Sunderland.

it is outrageous that the Prime Minister should tell people to stay away from the high street without putting in place practical help for the businesses that will suffer as a result, Ruth Sunderland writes...

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Once again, the banks are in the dock, this time for letting down hundreds of thousands of firms in their hour of direst need.

Covid-19 should be the trigger for wholesale change. Once and for all, there must be a reckoning with the morally bankrupt moguls who put profits before the safety of their staff.

There has been only one recorded case on the island to date but the squad are taking a proactive approach with all players and backroom staff provided with an 'immunity pack' for the Test tour

The participation of England players at this year's IPL has been thrown into doubt due to fresh visa restrictions on foreigners entering the country due to coronavirus.

Northamptonshire's decision to travel to Singapore on Monday for a 12-day warm weather trip led Nottinghamshire to scrub it, fearful that facing such opponents invited unnecessary risk.

EXCLUSIVE: English cricket is facing a 'cash black hole' as it struggles to come to terms with the implications of the coronavirus. The warning came from Surrey ahead of a conference call.

A number of English players, including Alex Hales, Tom Banton and James Vince, would have been involved in the semi-finals but they had already left the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Nottinghamshire continued pre-season preparations unabated, as Alex Hales self-isolates since returning from the Pakistan Super League.

As with every other sport, cricket has been thrown into crisis by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, Sportsmail's Nasser Hussain answers the key crisis questions...

Former England captain Alastair Cook says he would rather the County Championship was not played at all this season rather than attempting to hold a dramatically condensed campaign.

The ECB are soon to outline details of the financial support package they will offer counties who will hit problems because the start of the domestic season has been delayed due to coronavirus.

Joe Root has issued a warning about player burnout this winter as England's cricketers face a fixture pile-up caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: ECB chairman Colin Graves will face calls from counties to stand down early and be replaced by Ian Watmore if the launch of the Hundred is postponed.

Professional Cricketers' Association remain resistant to pay cuts for their membership as counties seek to lessen the financial burdens pressed upon them by the coronavirus crisis.

The Test side could face West Indies or Pakistan, this season's proposed red-ball opponents, while Eoin Morgan's white-ball World Cup winners face Australia, who are currently due here in July

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: County cricketers could be asked to play six days-a-week if a truncated season is permitted later this summer.

The traditional toss of the coin was due to return to the County Championship on Sunday but the half-dozen grounds scheduled to host fixtures stood empty.

Fears over international teams getting stuck at this year's Twenty20 World Cup will feature prominently in the ICC's teleconference talks between chief executives next Thursday.

Almost the whole squad were stricken by two sickness bugs, the first a type of flu and the second a stomach problem, that weakened England in their heavy first Test defeat over Christmas.

English cricket supremo Tom Harrison has warned of dire financial consequences for the sport amid fears that the new season will not take place at all because of the coronavirus.

ECB chief Tom Harrison revealed on Friday that he had offers 'on the table' from both New Zealand and Australia, as English cricket explores all options in a bid to fulfil its fixture list.

The Hundred's inaugural season is set to be formally delayed at a board meeting of the England and Wales Board Cricket Board.

One of the deepest thinkers in the England squad has concerns over the safety of players and concerns about playing cricket while so many people are losing their lives.

Cricket manufacturer Kookaburra have developed a wax applicator that would allow balls to be shined without using sweat or saliva during the coronavirus crisis.

England's Test stars reportedly face strict bio-secure measures as part of ambitious plans to ensure their summer series' against West Indies and Pakistan are staged.

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The musician is best known for his role in the new wave scene in the 1980s and was a member of The Soft Boys and The Thompson Twins, also collaborating with Thomas Dolby.

SPECIAL REPORT BY MIKE KEEGAN: The devastating impact of coronavirus has left the EFL staring at financial Armageddon, with grave fears that clubs will vanish into thin air.

Top-flight clubs were provided with a seven-page document last week outlining hygiene guidelines aimed at protecting players and staff from Covid-19.

Ronald Koeman has spoken out for the first time after being rushed to hospital in Amsterdam for an emergency heart procedure.

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has seen his personal wealth grow by over £300million since the start of 2020, despite the coronavirus wreaking financial havoc across the globe.

The 26-year-old, who has made 23 league appearances this campaign for the side top of the second division, has his concerns over player safety amid the coronavirus crisis.

ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: On Thursday the team coached by Claudio Ranieri returned to training in Bogliasco, but in the evening the negative news of the latest infections arrived.

EXCLUSIVE: Premier League players must keep their cars spotless as part of coronavirus hygiene measures. Clubs will implement a raft of protocols designed to protect from the virus.

Whether it is for the sake of meeting the demands of broadcasters, saving clubs financially or just providing entertainment for fans at home - everyone wants to know when football might return.

The Liverpool defender, 28, is currently at home training on his own as the Premier League has been suspended since March due to the ongoing pandemic.

With so much uncertainty surrounding football while the coronavirus crisis halts play and cripples clubs up and down the country, football agents are caught in the middle of it all more than ever.

Europe is slowly emerging from the shadow of Covid-19 and football leagues are making plans to return. A large number of countries have already announced plans to kick-off again in the next few weeks.

This weekend will be two months since Harvey Barnes scored Leicester's fourth against Aston Villa, the last Premier League goal before games were suspended.

Diego Simeone and his players had medical checks at the club's training ground this week and the 22-year-old full-back has reportedly tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Playing the only grown-up in the village is fashionable right now. As is demanding consideration of the bigger picture, as if we are all oblivious to this crisis.

A Football League club and a Spanish side have turned to a futuristic disinfecting pod from Hong Kong to minimise the risk of restarting competition, with many other sides set to follow suit.

Erling Haaland has scored an astonishing 11 goals in just seven games for Borussia Dortmund after sealing his £17million switch from Red Bull Salzburg in January.

Ahead of facing Watford this weekend, Fernandes opened up on the impact Cristiano Ronaldo, who he plays alongside for the Portuguese national team, has had on his career to date.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may make his 1000th professional appearance against the Serie A strugglers. Ronaldo has played 835 games in club football and 164 times internationally.

The award-winning footballer, 34, enjoyed some quality time with his kids Cristiano Jr, nine, twins Eva and Mateo, two, and Alana - his daughter with girlfriend Georgina - also two, in the bathtub.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, nine, amassed almost 800,000 Instagram followers on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after joining the photo-sharing platform.

The evergreen pair of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may continue to defy the laws of time but a changing of the guard has started to emerge at football's elite level.