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Saturday, 28 June, 2025

England cricketers to ditch handshake for ‘fist pump’ over virus

England skipper Joe Root said it was a disappointment to have to avoid fans’ selfies and giving autographs, but the team had been told to limit unnecessary contact.

England cricketers to ditch handshake for ‘fist pump’ over virus

Joe Root celebrates after taking a wicket against West Indies at The Rose bowl in Southampton on Friday. (Photo: Twitter/@cricketworldcup )