Back to Plan B for snooker as Boris Johnson calls off supporter return trials

The British Prime Minister’s latest coronavirus edict meant fans could no longer attend the World Championship or county cricket matches

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Snooker will revert to “Plan B” of playing the World Championships without fans after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called off the return of spectators on a pilot basis.

The tournament, which started today in Sheffield, had fans present, while a handful of county cricket friendlies had already played host to crowds, with more planned for the coming days.