Timeline of sport’s response to coronavirus on Friday, April 24
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic continued on Friday.
Here, the PA news agency recaps the day’s biggest developments.
1000 – It was announced that Phil Neville would leave his role as England Women’s head coach when his contract expires next July.
No professional cricket will be played in England and Wales until at least 1 July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) April 24, 2020
1001 – The ECB announced no professional cricket will be played in England or Wales until July 1 at the earliest.
1403 – FIFA said it was releasing around 150 million US dollars to its national associations whose finances have been badly affected by the pandemic.
CLUB STATEMENT Luton Town have today come to a mutual agreement with Graeme Jones on the termination of his contract as first-team manager. #COYHhttps://t.co/oRn8txf5uv
— @LutonTown (@LutonTown) April 24, 2020
1511 – Luton announced the departure of manager Graeme Jones via mutual agreement as the Championship club looked to reduce costs during the shutdown.
1515 – Great Britain’s upcoming matches were postponed after the International Hockey Federation extended the suspension of all FIH Hockey Pro League games until the end of June.
