Jordan Pettitt of the Solent News & Photo Agency was present to capture the first game of a new era – with changing rooms closed and regular use of hand sanitisers on the match ball.
1. Cradle of Cricket Pictured: Shahryar Kahn of Hambledon Cricket Club hands out squirts of hand sanitiser during the interval as they return to action at Ridge Meadow in Hambledon, Hants. The world-famous Hambledon Cricket Club is widely considered the home of the cricket because of its prominent history and rich heritage in the sport. The club's return was marked with two games being played this weekend as the government eased lockdown restrictions and allowed leisure centres to open, as well as further recreational sports. © Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
Shahryar Kahn of Hambledon CC (left) squirts out some hand sanitiser during an interval. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency Photo: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Pho
2. Cradle of Cricket Pictured: A Hambledon Cricket Club player is depleted after leaving the field during their return to action at Ridge Meadow in Hambledon, Hants. The world-famous Hambledon Cricket Club is widely considered the home of the cricket because of its prominent history and rich heritage in the sport. The club's return was marked with two games being played this weekend as the government eased lockdown restrictions and allowed leisure centres to open, as well as further recreational sports. © Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
A Hambledon CC batsman lies dejected after being dismissed during recreational cricket's return at Ridge Meadow at the weekend. Pic: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency Photo: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Pho
3. Cradle of Cricket Pictured: Players from Hambledon Cricket Club ichange outside the clubhouse to comply with social distancing measures during their return to action at Ridge Meadow in Hambledon, Hants. The world-famous Hambledon Cricket Club is widely considered the home of the cricket because of its prominent history and rich heritage in the sport. The club's return was marked with two games being played this weekend as the government eased lockdown restrictions and allowed leisure centres to open, as well as further recreational sports. © Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
Players from Hambledon Cricket Club change outside the clubhouse to comply with social distancing measures as they return to action at Ridge Meadow at the weekend. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency Photo: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Pho
4. Cradle of Cricket Pictured: Hambledon Cricket Club member Ian Pratt disinfects the ball during the interval during their return to action at Ridge Meadow in Hambledon, Hants. The world-famous Hambledon Cricket Club is widely considered the home of the cricket because of its prominent history and rich heritage in the sport. The club's return was marked with two games being played this weekend as the government eased lockdown restrictions and allowed leisure centres to open, as well as further recreational sports. © Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800
Hambledon Cricket Club member Ian Pratt disinfects the ball during the interval. Pic: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Photo Agency Photo: Jordan Pettitt/Solent News & Pho