Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers stumped

Cricket's governing body postponed all qualifiers for the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup due to take place before July as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc with international sport.

Tournaments in Kuwait, South Africa, Spain, Belgium, Malaysia and Finland are affected by the decision.

And this year's remaining T20 World Cup qualifiers are being "continually monitored," the International Cricket Council said.

India is hosting the T20 World Cup, a revamped version of the Champions Trophy, in October and November of next year.

This year's Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket league, is one of the many sports events worldwide to be postponed.

India has seen a sharp rise in Covid-19 virus cases and went into a 21-day "total lockdown" on Tuesday.