The Ageas Bowl prepares for bio-secure cricket
Welcome to the new normal
The Ageas Bowl is preparing to host the first behind-closed-doors Test between England and West Indies, starting on July 8•Pool/Getty Images for ECB
All those at the ground will be encouraged to keep their distance•Getty Images
And a strict one-way system for players in their dining rooms•Pool/Getty Images for ECB
Simon Lee, Hampshire's new groundsman, has been working throughout lockdown•Alex Davidson/Getty Images
Which means extensive measures have been put in place to keep the environment 'bio-secure'•Pool/Getty Images for ECB
With hand sanitiser being used plentifully and often•Pool/Getty Images for ECB
While the media will also be encouraged to stay 2m apart•Pool/Getty Images for ECB
He will hope his first Test pitch is a good one, with the world's eyes on him•Alex Davidson/Getty Images
There will be testing protocols on arrival at the ground•Pool/Getty Images for ECB
Footprints have been laid out around the ground, with no stone left unturned•Getty Images
But for now, all roads lead to the first Test•Pool/Getty Images for ECB