Dukes, the manufacturers of balls used in English home Tests, have dismissed the need for artificial substances to aid shining if international cricket is played this summer.

ECB are asking players to take 20 per cent pay cuts if the Hundred's original draft list is kept for 2021. The retention of the eight 15-man squads on 80 per cent of their agreed terms would save £1.536million.

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.

With ECB chief Tom Harrison warning of a £380m black hole in the game's finances if no cricket is possible, Connor remains hopeful England will still be able to face India and South Africa.

MCC members have been told there no full or partial refunds of their annual subscriptions despite the prospect of watching cricket at Lord's being "increasingly remote" this season.

With no live cricket being played due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Sportsmail columnists Nasser Hussain and David Lloyd are answering your questions.

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Bolus won all seven of his caps in the space of eight months in 1963 and 1964, hitting the first ball he faced in Test cricket - from legendary West Indies fast bowler Wes Hall - for four.

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The 51-year-old actor gave a rather bizarre statement on the situation to People on Thursday. His ex-wife Mueller reportedly agreed to a psych evaluation after a bizarre 24 hours.

The 51-year-old actor said his twin boys were fine on Thursday following his ex-wife's recent breakdown in Utah.

Charlie Sheen is reportedly selling his Beverly Hills mansion for $9 million. after purchasing it for $7.2 million back in 2006, according to TMZ

The actor has been involved in a clinical trial for a drug called PRO-140 since early this year. And on Tuesday, he received the news from his doctor that his virus is no longer detectable.

Bold and The Beautiful star Rena Sofer praised former co-star Charlie Sheen from Two and a Half Men, telling The Morning Show on Thursday the actor was a pleasure to work with.

The teaser for Mad Families is the first on-screen glimpse of the 51-year-old HIV positive actor since he announced his diagnosis in November last year

The actor's tweet, which read, 'Dear God; Trump next, please!,' was shared as the world reacted to the death of Carrie Fisher's mother Debbie Reynolds - the latest huge name to pass away in 2016.

Charlie Sheen returned to the spotlight in a big way this week, proving to be just as unfiltered and unpredictable as ever during a slew of live television appearances to promote his new film.

The 28-year-old certainly turned heads with her  wild set of dreadlocks as she headed to the Ocean's Eight set in the Big Apple.

According to ET, the former reality star checked into a facility after she was hospitalized in November. Her mother Moria Fiore is taking care of the two children she had with Charlie

Mueller has left rehab. According to Entertainment Tonight, the former reality star checked out of rehab recently. The former socialite and reality star had checked into a hospital in November.

Charlie Sheen still harbours intense feelings of distaste for the show's creator Chuck Lorre. The 51-year-old star went on an expletive-laden rant during an interview with KIIS FM on Wednesday.

He's been living a relatively low profile existence for the six years since his spectacular exit from Two And A Half Men.

Charlie, 51, took to his Instagram on Thursday to share a throwback image from No Man's Land featuring a surprise appearance from Brad Pitt.

The 51-year-old appeared to comply with authorities as he disembarked his plane so it could be inspected by police, who were joined by sniffer dogs.

Speaking to Daily Mail Online on Friday, Sheen said he didn't have dementia symptoms until starting his first regime of anti-HIV drugs. But those symptoms disappeared after starting on PRO-140.

The blonde beauty has insisted she 'isn't scared' of her beau Charlie Sheen having HIV and has claimed those warning her away from him because of his illness are 'ignorant'.

Another lawsuit has been filed by one of Charlie Sheen's (pictured) ex-girlfriend's alleging that he exposed her to HIV and discouraged her from taking antiretroviral drugs.

Charlie Sheen is auctioning off Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and the letter of sale that brought the great slugger from Boston to New York for at least $1million through Lelands.

Charlie Sheen auctioned off the 1927 World Series ring and Ruth's sale from the Red Sox to the New York Yankees at Lelands.com Invitational Auction on Friday

The Anger Management star - who revealed in 2015 he is HIV-positive - has been following the health plan for the past two weeks as part of a fitness drive with new girlfriend, Julia Stambler.

 She's inspired him to ditch the burgers and embrace a vegan diet.

The couple displayed their shared sense of humour when they stepped out of the esteemed Bacara Resort & Spa wearing matching moustaches, in a comical bid to go incognito.

Finding a place that is welcoming to dogs can be difficult. But Jane Bussman took her two dogs Homer and Thistle to Andalucia on the family break - and it threw up memorable results.

Charlie Sheen appeared to be in great spirits as he flashed a peace sign. This is the first time the  52-year-old actor has been seen since he filed a defamation lawsuit against National Enquirer.

Lenny Dykstra is making more explosive claims about Charlie Sheen just one day after he alleged the actor claimed to have 'iced' his assistant and was filmed during a gay sex romp.

His most famous role in Two and a Half Men saw him share a modest property with his brother and nephew. Yet in reality, Charlie has been living a life of luxury, as seen in his lavish Los Angeles estate.

Kendall Jenner appears to be investing her fortune wisely after snapping up an $8.55 million Beverly Hills mansion, which the 22-year-old now intends to renovate.

The 52-year-old actor reportedly has an outstanding tax debt to the Internal Revenue Service of $4,967,376.41, according to court documents.

For a cool $43,000 a month, the new resident will be treated to seven bedrooms, a gym, a private cinema and even two pools at the pad, located in the exclusive Mulholland Estates.

There was still some great work being done however by one employee, with writer and executive producer Bruce Rasmussen deciding to take aim at those making light of the news.

Charlie Sheen has been dating beauty Julia Stambler for over a year. And on Saturday evening the couple proved they are still going strong as they looked happy at Project Angel Food's benefit.

The 52-year-old actor could be seen passing out pills alongside 17-year-old rapper Lil Pump in a clip for the single Drug Addicts.

Charlie Sheen's first-ever speaking tour in Australia later this year looks set to be an eye-opener.

Charlie Sheen's first-ever Australian speaking tour will be held in November, with the Hollywood star visiting Sydney and Melbourne.

The 52-year-old actor originally bought the property in 2006 for $7.2 million, so selling at the adjusted price would still see him accumulate a $2 million profit on his lavish property.

Charlie Sheen, 52, has weighed in on the backlash surrounding Roseanne Barr, 65, months after her ABC show was axed over her racist tweet. 

The 52-year-old Hollywood actor gives $20,000-a-month to his ex-wife Denise Richards for their daughters Sam, 14, and Lola, 13, and $55,000-a-month to his other ex-wife Brooke Mueller.

Ahead of his first-ever Australian speaking tour, Charlie Sheen has opened up about the day he first learned he had contracted HIV. 

His ex-wife Denise Richards has been named a Real Housewife Of Beverly Hills. And amid rumors that he will guest-star on the show, Charlie Sheen was glimpsed stepping out in Malibu.