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"Firstly, everyone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to Syd's family who supported him so well during his illness. As a club, we will support them in any way we can," said Gloucestershire club chair Peter Matthews.

According to All England Club chair Deborah Jevans, it would prevent the Championships "falling behind the other Grand Slams".

"People, especially young girls, are now aware of the sport in a way they never have been before," said East Kilbride's club chair Amanda McDonald.

Club chair Ian Hewitt visited the scene to offer "heartfelt sympathies" to everyone affected by the "tragic, tragic incident".

Proposed changes to English cricket are "exactly what the game needs" - but at the same time "unworkable", says Sussex County Cricket Club chair Jon Filby.