The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today confirmed that up to 24 women's domestic cricketers will receive a Regional Retainer starting on June 1.
The eight Regions (outlined below) will recruit the players, who will adhere to strength and conditioning programmes and undertake certain online modules including anti-corruption and anti-doping education. They will also give some of the
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ECB launches campaign to celebrate over 200 cricket initiatives across the game supporting the nation during COVID-19
An emotional short film, narrated by cricket fan Stephen Fry, pays tribute to the response of the cricket family to the pandemic and thanks fans for their patience
The ECB has created an online hub bringing together resources to support
Colin Graves confirms his term as Chair will end on 31 August
The Board confirms Ian Watmore as Chair Elect
AGM scheduled for an end of May slot
Board members Lucy Pearson and Martin Darlow’s terms extended
Colin Graves confirms his term as Chair will end on 31 August
The ECB Board confirms that ECB Chair Colin Graves has made the decision to end his term on 31 August.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today agreed that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales until at least July 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The season remains subject to ongoing advice from government and health experts, and continued consultation with all broadcast partners to determine the op
Cricket clubs and leagues are now able to apply to two new funding schemes specifically designed to help see them through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Full information on both the Emergency Loan Scheme and the Return To Cricket Grant Scheme can be found below, or via the ECB website here.
The measures are part of a £61m package designed to support the whole game, with ECB having also annou
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a number of measures to help lower central costs, and protect jobs in the long-term, as the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold.
This follows Tuesday’s news that the ECB will provide a £61 million interim package to help cricket withstand the financial impact of COVID-19.
Today’s announcement includes measures to consult with sta
Financial assistance made available at every level of the game; across counties, boards and clubs
Package includes early release of £40m to support immediate cash flow challenges
More than £20m available in interest-free loans and grants to recreational clubs
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a £61 million package to help cricket withstand the financial impact of COV
The ECB Board has today agreed that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales until at least May 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ECB Board has agreed that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales before May 28. Work has begun on possible revised schedules to begin in June, July or August. The ECB has worked closely with the counties,
ECB statement on the recreational game in the light of the developing COVID-19 situation.
‘’Following the Government’s latest advice around social distancing, it is with sadness and reluctance that we recommend that all forms of recreational cricket are for now suspended.
“This extends to training, pre-season friendlies and any associated cricket activity.
“Sport plays an absolutely vital
We are undertaking a number of steps to prepare for potential outcomes that an ongoing situation with Covid-19 might bring for the cricket community here in England and Wales.
In conjunction with our partners across the network, we are building contingency plans across a number of possible eventualities.
Our main priorities are to ensure we scope out the landscape for financial, logistical
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic worsening globally, and after discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket, we have today made the decision to return our players to the U.K and postpone the forthcoming Test series between Sri Lanka and England.
At this time, the physical and mental wellbeing of our players and support teams is paramount. We will now look to bring them home to their families as soon as poss
Due to the ongoing situation regarding the current coronavirus outbreak around the world, the England Men’s Test team, currently touring Sri Lanka, kindly requests all supporters joining the tour to maintain good levels of hygiene as advised by the World Health Organisation and the NHS, to avoid possible infection and spreading.
Following the world health agency’s advice, and in order to prote
