The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown across the UK have put the sporting calendar on hold, including what would have been the start of the county cricket season over Easter weekend.

For Lord's head groundsman Karl McDermott, he finds himself as just one of just a handful of people currently allowed to pass through the famous Grace Gates.

His team's meticulous hard work during the long winter months to get the square and outfield ready for a new season have been for nothing.

But McDermott, who lives inside the ground with his young family, is still working hard, spending hour after hour either sat on the lawn mower or the heavy roller - in isolation of course - to ensure that if cricket is given the thumbs up to resume later this summer, Lord's will be ready immediately.

"Getting up in the morning and being at work on your own and not greeting the lads is a bit strange really," he told BBC Sport.