Coronavirus in sport LIVE: Joshua vs Pulev POSTPONED, Premier League and EFL suspended indefinitely, UFC 249 latest – The Sun

THE Premier League have released an update on when action could return in England's top-flight.

In a marathon four-hour meeting between all twenty clubs, it was agreed that the league would be suspended 'indefinitely' for the time being until it is 'safe' to resume – while there was also a recommendation for all players to take a 30 percent wage cut.

Follow all the latest news and updates as the sporting world deals with the threat of coronavirus…

• LET'S GET QUIZZICAL

  Question of Sport will make its radio debut on Saturday – complete with the usual star-studded line-up.

  The popular show will take place on Radio 5 Live with the stars recording from their own homes due to the coronavirus outbreak.

  Phil Tufnell and Matt Dawson will take up their normal positions as the two team captains.

  Sports presenter Mark Chapman will be in charge of asking the questions on Saturday's show.

  Dion Dublin will join forces with Tufnell, while Karen Carney teams up with Dawson.

  

• KNOCKED OUT

  Anthony Joshua's next fight against Kubrat Pulev has been postponed as the coronavirus pandemic KO's their original June 20 date.

  Joshua's mandatory defence against the 38-year-old Bulgarian now looks destined for the reserved July back-up slot.

  The British Board of Boxing Control announced they had extended their ban on boxing events until at least May.

  

• 'SAFE AND APPROPRIATE'

  A statement from the Premier League read: “It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so.

  “The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time.”

• GOOD DEED

  The Premier League are donating £20million to the NHS to help ease the burden during the coronavirus pandemic.

  And players could also further offer their support after admitting they'll push Premier League stars to take a 30 per cent deferral in wages.

• BREAKING NEWS

  The Premier League confirm they will not resume football at the start of May and the current season will only return when “safe and appropriate” to do so amid coronavirus outbreak.

  Players have also been asked to take a 30 per cent wage cut.

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