The prospect of the sanctioned use of artificial substances to alter the condition of the red ball, under the supervision of umpires, has been debated this week by the ICC's medical committee.

KIT HOLDEN IN GERMANY: The restart may be good news for football-starved fans across the world, but for the stars of Germany's top flight, it means a sudden return to full-time work.

EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail understands a host of top-flight stars have already discussed not signing the form amid fears over where it would leave them should they test positive for Covid-19.

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.

Premier League clubs will speak again on Monday to try to find a way forward for Project Restart, with the resumption of top-flight football in England on a knife edge. 

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.

IFAB, who govern the laws of the game, have said that teams will still only have three opportunities to make substitutions to avoid time wasting. Unused subs are carried forward into extra-time.

The left-back made the biggest step of his career when he completed an £8million transfer from relegated Hull City in the summer of 2017 at the age of 22.

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.

A number of Premier League players have already spoken publicly about their concerns upon returning to training and then match action due to fears that come with the coronavirus pandemic.

SPECIAL REPORT: As shareholders meet on Monday, clubs will debate Project Restart including controversial subjects such as using neutral venues, broadcasting deals and training.

Watford, who were 17th at the time of the shutdown due coronavirus, join Aston Villa and Brighton in being concerned at the plan to resume the current campaign at 'neutral' stadiums.

The drop in the total is due to significantly fewer Brits planning to take part in the sales this year, as under half - 42% - will do so compared to 62% last year.

The Prague-West county court on Tuesday turned two previous suspended sentences for drunk driving into jail terms because of his convictions for other crimes since receiving the initial terms.

SAMI MOKBEL IN PRAGUE: England boss Gareth Southgate is set to keep faith with Jadon Sancho for tonight's Euro 2020 clash in Czech Republic, and will start ahead of Marcus Rashford.

Before the tournament begins Gareth Southgate's side will travel to Vienna on June 2 to play Austria, before returning to England for a tie against Romania at an undecided English stadium.

The Anaheim, California thanked Kanye, and tagged his wife Kim Kardashian into the post, asking, 'Please send me whole version Kanye' with the hashtag, #dontwasteyourpain.

Japan is more popular with British visitors than ever; 334,000 went last year - almost 40 per cent more than a decade ago. Here are our top tips on what to see and do…

CHRIS FOY IN TOKYO: Eddie Jones and his squad landed at Narita Airport - 66km east of Tokyo - at 1.46pm local time, but then encountered the disruptive aftermath of Typhoon Faxia.

Tens of thousands of passengers are expected to be affected by the disruption on September 27. The 24-hour walkout follows a two-day strike this week when 1,700 flights were cancelled.

British Airways flight 2167 from Gatwick to Tampa, Florida, on Saturday February 5 when the captain took a decision to divert it to Bermuda when passengers in business said a phone was smoking

Liverpool could find themselves without talisman Mohamed Salah for the start of next season, after his nation Egypt booked their place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, the spokesperson and leader of the Islamic State, directed the organisation's remaining militants to wage a campaign of terror against Israeli settlements,

RICHARD KAY: Above all Harry's speech demonstrated how raw and how unpredictable the drama over his and Meghan's split from the royals really is.

Speaking during an interview with Tatler's Bystander, the Italian-born designer who is based in London, said she tries to 'embody the spirit of history's polite rebels like Princess Diana'.

Construction has kicked off on a vacant block owned by Chris and Liam Hemsworth.

EXCLUSIVE: On Friday, Premier League clubs will discuss the numerous obstacles to overcome if football is to return from the coronavirus suspension sooner rather than later.

NASSER HUSSAIN IN PORT ELIZABETH: The young players are really finding their way under Joe Root and it does look as though it is the England captain who is moulding his side.

Cheryl is said to have been holed up in Liam Payne's mansion since calling it quits with him in July - but she is now said to be looking at new homes in North London.

Brooks Koepka and Tommy Fleetwood will look to cement their places at the summit of the leaderboard on day two of The Open at Royal Portrush. Follow it all with JONATHAN SPENCER.

Jo Cox's sister Kim Leadbeater, from Yorkshire, has given an emotional insight into her suffering following the MP's shocking murder in 2016.

With the suspension of the Premier League and EFL, Orient have taken it upon themselves to start a 128-team FIFA 20 tournament, with clubs including Man City, Brentford and Derby set to take part.

Despite most domestic leagues having been indefinitely suspended due to the escalating pandemic, discussions over re-introducing football around the world are ongoing.

A new Australian-style points-based immigration system will be rolled out in the UK in 2021 as freedom of movement from the EU is brought to an end by Boris Johnson's new Tory government.

One in two Australian workers could soon be receiving a $1,500 fortnightly wage subsidy to be kept in work. Daily Mail Australia looks at the services jobs coronavirus has destroyed overnight.

James Middleton has credited his pet dogs with providing 'unconditional love and comfort during this difficult time' amid the lockdown, and announced his new animal welfare fundraiser on Instagram.

Rarely do tributes between political opponents extend beyond leaden platitudes. Before yesterday, the most sincere words of support I've heard between party leaders came after David Cameron's son Ivan died.

Clubs in the German top flight have returned to training in the hope that the rest of the season can be finished off - providing Chancellor Angela Merkel gives the green light for action to resume.

A restart of the Bundesliga could be pushed back a week to May 16 as clubs nervously wait for Chancellor Angela Merkel's verdict. 

The first ten of 20 Democratic presidential contenders who qualified for the party's first debate will take the stage in Miami on Wednesday evening for two hours of sparring moderated by NBC News' top talent.

Kazee, a 43-year-old Broadway performer, who's expecting a child with the 38-year-old actress, 'knew that if he was going to date Jenna, he had to win Everly over as well.'

The two candidates faced off in a two-hour clash which came on a day when interest rates went to zero and the country'd biggest school system closed. Both slammed Trump's response.

Brothers James and Jonathan Davies will start in a Wales Test for the first time in Cardiff on Saturday as Warren Gatland made three changes to his side for the World Cup warm-up match against England.

The shoes remain a mystery but Jemma Reekie's kick is out in the open and a thing of wonder, as she offered a further sign in Glasgow yesterday that she is a talent of the highest order.

The startling scene was recorded by an onlooker during the ninth stage of the Tour de France from Saint-Etienne to Brioude in central-eastern France.

Chris Froome called the rescheduling of the Tour de France a 'light at the end of the tunnel' after it was postponed for two months rather than scrapped.

As Maserati marks its 100th year, you can expect to see the luxury car sponsoring exclusive events and opening new showrooms across the UK.

The event marks Parliament allowing motorists to drive without a man waving a red flag ahead in 1896. Hollywood drove a two-seater 1904 De Dion-Bouton

As the executor I'm a bit concerned that we may be breaking the law if he starts the work before probate is granted. What should we do? Lawyer James Beresford, pictured, replies.

Lorraine Johnson-Rosner, 70, makes £10,000 to £15,000 a year selling similar rooms and gardens for dolls, plus vintage dolls and clothes for them.