Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler says England could field two different teams on the same day to help maximise the amount of cricket played in a shortened summer.
All professional cricket has been suspended until at least May 28 because of the coronavirus crisis. One way for England to maintain their schedule could be for the Test and limited-over teams to play simultaneously.
“If it was logistically possible, you would get the crowds,” said Buttler.
“People will want to come because they haven’t had any sport. It’s a really interesting scenario.”
England are due to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Ireland this summer. The first Test against West Indies is due to begin on June 4 so any extension to the current delay is likely to impact the international schedule.
Of the four touring outfits, only Pakistan are due to play both Tests and white-ball cricket, and there is enough difference between the various England teams to make fielding two separate home sides a viable option.
“Is it an option? Could you put two games on the same day? Potentially you could, in different areas,” said Buttler. “It’s right that it is being considered.”
He also supported the idea of matches being played behind closed doors for the benefit of a televised audience.
“Lots of us haven’t watched any sport for a long time and I just feel like people would be ready to watch some,” he said.
“It would be nice for people who have been in isolation and lockdown for a long time to see their heroes and role models back on the TV.”
(bbcsport)