Mumbai Indians star all-rounder Kieron Pollard has suffered financial losses due to coronavirus. Pakistan's young fast bowler Faheem Ashraf has also been hit by Corona. English County Cricket Club Northamptonshire on Thursday cancelled the contracts of Faheem Ashraf and Kieron Pollard. The club took the decision following a mutual agreement between the players and the management. The county included Kieron Pollard and Faheem Ashraf as foreign players for the 2020 season. According to the reports, the English cricket and Wales Board as well as the county teams are also suffering financial losses due to Coronavirus.
Northamptonshire head coach David Ripley said, "It's obviously disappointing, because they are great players." There was a lot of discussion about his joining the team. I really want to thank the players and their management for their understanding and cooperation. 'County Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ray Penn said,' I hope this pair will be back again in the future when normal conditions are restored. I will be able to join. ”Penn said,“ In Present condition we have many ifs, buts, and maybe.
We do not have a schedule for the next season yet, but once we get the schedule, we will definitely talk about his coming back. '' Let us know that due to the coronavirus most clubs in English County have some Foreign players' contracts have been cancelled. Actually, international travel is banned. At a time when there has been a lot of loss of revenue, cost cutting can help clubs financially. Meanwhile, the club told ESPN Cricinfo that Paul Sterling's contract as a foreign player is still in place. Ireland's Sterling could be seen playing in the County if the Blast Games happen later.
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