In pictures: Crowds return to domestic cricket at The Oval

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Fans are back at domestic cricket today, with Surrey’s friendly against Middlesex chosen as a pilot event by the Government.

Up to 1,000 spectators are allowed at The Oval for the two-day event as plans are worked on for a return of spectators following the coronavirus pandemic.

Here, the PA news agency follows the day’s events in pictures.

The sun was shining for the two-day game
The sun was shining for the two-day game
Preparation of the surface remained the same
Preparation of the surface remained the same
But for the fans, it was all new
But for the fans, it was all new
Instructions were clearly marked
Instructions were clearly marked
And masks were worn and hands sterilised on entry
And masks were worn and hands sterilised on entry
On the field, the picture remained a pretty one
On the field, the picture remained a pretty one
Though fans were well spaced out
Though fans were well spaced out

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