Welcome to the new normal

Jun 19, 2020

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