'Palpable nonsense' – Boris Johnson criticised for latest cricket declaration

Prime minister claims tea break risks spread of Covid-19ECB hits out at latest reasoning for amateur game’s hiatusThe England and Wales Cricket Board and club cricket organisations have both scoffed at claims from Boris Johnson that the traditional tea is a factor delaying the game’s return at recreational level.In a punchy response, cricket’s governing body insisted the game was as safe as other sports such as tennis and golf, which are already back. Simon Prodger – the