Shifting legal sands leave cricket fans on a sticky wicket

The laws of cricket were never designed to make sense to anybodyCredit: Charlie Crowhurst

One of the many fascinating themes surrounding Brexit is the conflict between the UK’s legal system and the laws passed by the EU.

You’re probably feeling a bit giddy after that sexy opening line but compose yourself because the legal sands are also shifting in the world of sport.

European Athletics are controversially proposing that world records set before 2005 should be wiped from the history books because the integrity of the athletes involved cannot be verified.

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Published on 6 May 2017inFeatures

Last updated 18:09, 6 May 2017

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