England National Cricket Selectors have named a 16-strong squad for the three-match Test series in the Caribbean starting in January and a 15-strong squad for the ODI series against the Windies starting in February.
Tom Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of the ECB, said:
“We accept the decisions made by the Cricket Discipline Commission and the sanctions they have given to Alex Hales and Ben Stokes.
“Each pleaded guilty, admitted their charges and has accepted their sanctions.
“They will now be available to play for England, with the same support as all of our players.
“Today is a very strong remi
The CDC Disciplinary Panel today announced its decisions in cases brought against Ben Stokes and Alex Hales. The reasons for these decisions will be released in due course.
Both players were charged with two breaches of ECB Directive 3.3. Both players admitted each charge. The Panel held a separate hearing for each player and considered each charge individually.
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Seven-wicket victory in Dubai.
Surrey batsman scored 93 in Abu Dhabi.
The Board of the ECB today discussed and agreed updated regulations for qualification to play international cricket for England.
Following discussions as part of the ongoing CPA process, it was felt the revised criteria needed to:
Bring the ECB regulations closer to those of the ICC, after the amendments made to their own regulations earlier this year
Provide a level of fairness for indi
The ECB Board has approved a new Strategy for the game and endorsed the key projects which, together, support the sustainability and future growth of cricket in England and Wales.
Within their meeting the ECB Board agreed next steps for:
A new 5-year Strategy for the game
The County Partnership Agreement
Playing conditions for the New Competition
A new structure for current County comp
Defending champions Worcestershire Rapids will head to Trent Bridge on the opening day of the 2019 Vitality Blast to face 2017 winners Notts Outlaws. The Rapids will follow that a day later with the ‘Pears v Bears’ derby as they welcome Birmingham Bears to Blackfinch New Road.
Beaten finalists Sussex Sharks will kick off their Vitality Blast campaign with a trip to the Ageas Bowl to take on Ham
1-1 in five-match series.
Specsavers County Championship and Royal London One-Day Cup fixtures announced for 2019.
Heather Knight's take to battle for the Ashes, and take on World T20 semi-finalists West Indies.
Hosts triumph by 187 runs.
