English sport was dealt a hammer blow on Friday when Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrapped plans for fans to attend pilot events this weekend.
Around 5,000 racegoers were expected at the Glorious Goodwood festival on Saturday, and cricket fans were to be allowed back in for two fixtures in the Bob Willis Trophy at the Oval and Edgbaston.
However, the Government responded to fears of a second wave of the coronavirus by shelving all pilot events with spectators planned for the first two weeks of August. The World Snooker Championship welcomed fans for its first day on Friday but the remaining 16 days will be held behind closed doors following the Prime Minister's decision.