The ICC is concerned about Brexit leading to problems in sourcing team kits and a possible shortage of beer for fans at this summer’s Cricket World Cup in England.

The Times has learned that importing the ten competing countries’ team strips, which are being made by Velocity Sports Management in Australia, and obtaining enough of the official beer — Bira 91 from India — is causing a major headache for the tournament organisers, who are working with the government to monitor the delivery of tournament equipment and merchandise.

There have been warnings from the government of significant delays at the UK border if Brexit has been implemented before the World Cup, a six-week tournament featuring 48 matches beginning with a group game between England and