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  • Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead England during the series (Getty Images)

    England Women’s squads named for white-ball series against West Indies and National Selector appointment confirmed

    The England Women’s selection panel has named the squads for the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, which begins in one week’s time.
    Led by new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, England will contest three Vitality IT20s and three Metro Bank One Day Internationals (ODIs).
    The IT20 series, the first under Sciver-Brunt and head coach Charlotte Edwards’ leadership, gets underway with

  • From left to right: Ron Pearson, Keith Cook, Helen Smith, Raj Cherodian, Buster Lawrence (collecting on behalf of his father, David) and Alec Stewart receive their awards as the ECB’s inaugural Honorary Life Vice-Presidents (Photo: Steve Bardens)

    ECB announces inaugural Honorary Life Vice-Presidents

    Six cricketing champions have been announced as the ECB’s first Honorary Life Vice-Presidents, as part of a new initiative to celebrate individuals who have made exceptional contributions to breaking down barriers or demonstrated extraordinary long-term service to the game.
    The six – three from the professional game and three from recreational cricket – were presented with commemorative silver

  • ECB update on transgender participation in women’s cricket

    ECB update on transgender participation in women’s cricket

    The ECB is today announcing a change to its regulations regarding eligibility for transgender players in women’s and girls’ cricket. This is based on the updated legal position following the recent Supreme Court ruling.
    With immediate effect, only those whose biological sex is female will be eligible to play in women’s cricket and girls’ cricket matches. Transgender women and girls can continue

  • ECB and BBC announce extended TV partnership

    ECB and BBC announce extended TV partnership

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and BBC have today announced a new extension to their strategic partnership which will see the broadcaster continuing to screen England Men’s and Women’s international highlights and live coverage of The Hundred for the next four years.
    The deal which runs from 2025-28 will see highlights of England Men’s and Women’s internationals broadcast across BBC

  • Lord’s to host final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

    Lord’s to host final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

    Six other top-class venues confirmed for expanded 12-team tournament that will see a total of 33 matches played over 24 days
    The final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord’s on Sunday 5 July, it has been announced.
    Lord’s, which was also the venue for the thrilling final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup between England and India in 2017, is one of seven venues conf

  • ECB confirms Nat Sciver-Brunt as new England Women’s Captain

    ECB confirms Nat Sciver-Brunt as new England Women’s Captain

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today confirmed that all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed as the new captain of the England Women’s team.
    Sciver-Brunt succeeds Heather Knight, who left her role following England’s 2025 Women’s Ashes series after a near nine-year tenure and will lead in all three formats working alongside recently appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.

  • ECB and KP Snacks announce partnership to become official team partner of England Cricket

    ECB and KP Snacks announce partnership to become official team partner of England Cricket

    KP Snacks becomes Official Team Partner of England Cricket, featuring on the sleeve of the new England match and training shirts The partnership’s vision is to encourage healthier lifestyles and inspire more people to get involved with cricket, aiming to create a million opportunities for people to get active by 2033 This partnership is in addition to the existing KP Snacks partnership of The Hun

  • England Cricket and Castore reveal three new kits

    England Cricket and Castore reveal three new kits

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Castore have launched three new playing kits and training wear to be worn by the three England teams across a huge summer of cricket.
    The new Test, ODI and IT20 kits were revealed in a ‘A Call To All’ video featuring England legend Andrew Flintoff alongside Lauren Bell, Anthony Clapham, Zak Crawley, Jonny Gale, Ollie Pope and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
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  • Toyota Invests in Cricket For All as the New Principal Partner of the ECB

    Toyota Invests in Cricket For All as the New Principal Partner of the ECB

    Toyota becomes the new Principal Partner of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), supporting professional and grassroots men's, women's and disability teams Toyota launches its Good For Cricket prize draw in the UK, offering a prize pool valued at more than £200,000 to support grassroots clubs in their fundraising efforts Building on its ‘Mobility For All’ vision, Toyota is investing in a mu

  • ECB Test Match and White Ball Match Charity Partnerships announced

    ECB Test Match and White Ball Match Charity Partnerships announced

    The ECB will team up with three charities to support their fundraising as official Match Charity Partners for the next two years.
    Through the partnerships, each charity will take centre stage on one matchday during the summer to raise awareness of their vital work and support their fundraising efforts.
    The three charities are:
    The Ruth Strauss Foundation – Test Match Charity Partner
    Th

  • Evie Ashton wins Young Journalist of the Year

    Evie Ashton wins Young Journalist of the Year

    Evie Ashton has won the coveted Christopher Martin-Jenkins Young Journalist of the Year following the presentation of the 2024 Domestic Cricket Journalism Awards at Lord’s.
    The new-look awards, now in their 14th year, were presented in conjunction with the Cricket Writers’ Club at the ECB Domestic Season Launch.
    The awards featured three new categories – Podcast of the Year, Photo of the Yea

  • Charlotte Edwards announced as new Head Coach of England Women’s cricket team

    Charlotte Edwards announced as new Head Coach of England Women’s cricket team

    The England & Wales Cricket Board has today announced Charlotte Edwards as the new Head Coach of the England Women’s team.
    Edwards is a former England captain who represented her country over 300 times, winning two World Cups and lifting the Ashes five times across a 20-year playing career.
    Since retiring from playing in 2017, Edwards has coached across English domestic cricket and globa

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