Surrey may hold ballot for tickets for 'stress-test' friendly with Middlesex

Two-day match at the Oval will be the first with a crowdGround may be split to keep players and spectators apartHigh demand may force Surrey to lay on a ballot for tickets when the Oval becomes the first sporting venue in the UK to welcome back spectators since the Covid-19 lockdown began in March.The county’s two-day friendly against Middlesex on 26-27 July is part of a government pilot scheme for “stress-testing” the return of crowds, along with an as-yet unspecified second county fixture, the world snooker championship from 31 July, and the final Saturday of Glorious Goodwood on 1 August. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jul/17/surrey-may-hold-ballot-for-tickets-for-stress-test-friendly-with-middlesex #surrey #cricket #sport