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Chris Silverwood has left his role as England Men’s Head Coach.Interim arrangements for the forthcoming tour of the West Indies will be announced in due course.ECB Chief Executive Officer Tom Harrison said: “During his time in the role Chris has given absolutely everything to make a success of it. He is a man of great integrity, who players and staff alike have enjoyed working with.
Ashley Giles is standing down as Managing Director, England Men’s Cricket.Ashley is leaving after three years in the role during which England Men became 50-over World Champions and are currently ranked the world’s best T20I side, 2nd in ODIs and 4th for Tests.Sir Andrew Strauss has agreed to step into the role on an interim basis and will put in place arrangements for the forthcoming West
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is today publishing an update on the implementation of cricket’s action plan to tackle racism and promote inclusion and diversity at all levels of the game, which was announced on 26 November 2021. The intention is to provide further information about the actions underway across the cricket network, including the initial steps that have been taken in respe
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Eileen Ash at the age of 110.Ash, who made her Test debut against Australia in 1937, was a remarkable woman who led an extraordinary life. A right-arm seamer, Ash (née Whelan) made her Test debut against Australia at Northampton in 1937 and went on to represent her country on seven occasions either side o
Cricket today commits to a wide-ranging action plan to tackle racism and promote inclusion and diversity at all levels of the game. The plan has been developed jointly by the ECB, MCC, the PCA, NCCA Ltd, the First Class Counties, Women’s Regional Hosts and the Recreational County Cricket network, as a game-wide response to discrimination within the game.While taking tangible and immediate
Following an all-game meeting at The Kia Oval, cricket today committed to taking wide-ranging action to tackle discrimination and promote inclusion and diversity at all levels.The ECB, the MCC, the PCA, NCCA and the First Class and Recreational County Cricket network met in the wake of recent revelations about discrimination in the game.They have committed to tangible action and discus
Official StatementIn my capacity as England captain and as a senior player at Yorkshire, I feel compelled to address the current situation that has consumed the sport and YCCC.I just want the sport to be a place where everyone is enjoying it for the beautiful game it is and feels equal and safe. It hurts knowing this has happened at YCCC so close to home. It’s my club that I care passionat
The ECB Board today discussed the developments in relation to Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC).It is clear to the Board that YCCC’s handling of the issues raised by Azeem Rafiq is wholly unacceptable and is causing serious damage to the reputation of the game. The ECB find this matter abhorrent and against the spirit of cricket and its values.There is no place for racism o
“Last week we received Yorkshire CCC’s report into the racism and bullying allegations Azeem Rafiq made against the club. “We are conscious about the length of time that Azeem has waited for resolution and the toll that must be taking on his wellbeing and that of his family. We are sorry that, as a sport, this has not yet been resolved.“We will conduct a full regulatory process that is fa
"The ECB has this afternoon received a copy of the Report carried out on behalf of Yorkshire CCC into the allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, together with assurances from the Club to cooperate fully with the ongoing regulatory process."This is a matter with many serious allegations at its heart and the ECB’s regulatory team will now consider the Report as part of its investigation. "We antic
The fifth match of the LV= Insurance Test Series between England Men and India Men has been rescheduled and will now take place in July 2022.The match, which was due to take place last month at Emirates Old Trafford, was called off when India were unable to field a team due to fears of a further increase in the number of COVID-19 cases inside the camp.With India leading the series 2-1,
The ECB has issued this statement following a meeting of the ECB Board today:"Over recent weeks we have made excellent progress in moving forward on the England Men's Ashes Tour."To facilitate further progress and allow a squad to be selected, the ECB Board has met today and given its approval for the tour to go ahead. This decision is subject to several critical conditions being met befor
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