Cricket not to be the same again post COVID-19: Asian Bradman.

ISLAMABAD -- Asian Bradman Zaheer Abbas believes the game of cricket would never be the same again, with the restrictions coming in, post the COVID-19 Pandemic.

'Of course, it will not be the same. But they should go and play because it will at least be good for their fitness and there will be some action,' Abbas was quoted as saying by Sportstar.

v'They (Players) have been away from the game for a while, so how they will fare - is something that will be on their mind. Even if they play in empty grounds, they will be fully prepared (mentally). They also know that is just happening for the time being, and there will soon be a time when the fans will be back in the stands.'

In a bid to keep the players motivated, some of the associations - including the Pakistan Cricket Board - have been organising online sessions with former cricketers and Abbas calls it a welcome move.

'At least, they are trying to keep the players busy somehow or the other. They have already told the players what to do, in terms of exercises and other fitness drills. Now there will be no excuses that players weren't told what to do in these months. So, players should be fit,' he said.

'In a way, it is also good that they are not playing cricket because it is a much-needed rest from a heavy schedule. They hardly get time to rest and this is the first time (in many years) that they are not playing cricket for a long time. Sometimes, rest is also required.'

Abbas, said if the COVID-19 Pandemic situation improves then Pakistan could travel to England for even a 'reduced' series.

Former ICC president was optimistic that if things improve Pakistan could travel to England for three Tests and three Twenty20s - scheduled to begin on July 30.

'There is still a 50-50 chance. If things improve and if the government feels that the situation is under control and its safe for teams to travel, then Pakistan may go ahead with its tour to England. It could be a smaller affair, but at least things will start somewhere,' Abbas said.

As per the original schedule, Pakistan is to play a three-Test series against...