ECB statement on cancellation of crowd pilots
Reacting to the Government’s announcement that this weekend’s pilots for spectators to attend two Bob Willis Trophy matches will not go ahead, an ECB spokesperson said:
“We understand this is disappointing for supporters who have waited a long time to see their clubs in action and were looking forward to attending pilot events at the Kia Oval and Edgbaston this weekend.
“However, we understa
Somerset pitch sanction delayed until next County Championship season
The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that Somerset County Cricket Club’s points deduction for a breach of the ECB’s Pitch Regulations will be rolled on to the next County Championship season.
A Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) Panel has ruled in favour of an ECB application to vary the sanctions in accordance with the provision of CDC Regulation 8.7.
In essence, this means th
Cricket turns #RedForRuth to raise over £870,000 for the Ruth Strauss Foundation
The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test concluded yesterday with an incredible £871,221 raised to support families facing one of life’s toughest tests.
The funds will go towards the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s mission of providing pre-bereavement support for families facing the death of a parent from cancer, and driving much-needed research into non-smoking lung cancers.
Supporters, fans, clubs and o
National Selectors name England men’s Test squad for the #raisethebat first Test against Pakistan
England National Selectors have named an unchanged squad for the #raisethebat first Test match against Pakistan starting on Wednesday 5 August 2020 at Emirates Old Trafford.
The three-match series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment.
England Test Squad:
Joe Root (Yorkshire) Captain, James Anderson (Lancashire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Dominic Bess (Somerset), St
Stuart Broad and Joe Root Virtual Media Conference
England defeated West Indies by 269 runs to win the #raisethebat third Test against West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford and the series 2-1.
Player of the match and player of the series Stuart Broad and England captain Joe Root spoke to the media in the post-match press conference.
You will find the following files:
Video and audio file of Stuart Broad & Joe Root’s media conferences –
Lancashire and Leicestershire to play Bob Willis Trophy opener at Blackfinch New Road
First-Class Counties Lancashire and Leicestershire will play their opening match of the Bob Willis Trophy at Blackfinch New Road in Worcester.
Lancashire will be regarded as the home team for the fixture, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday 1 August.
Leicestershire met all protocols to safely stage the match at the Fischer County Ground, however with the city of Leicester in lockdown due
England Men name 14-strong squad for Royal London Series
England National Cricket Selectors have named a 14-strong squad with three reserves for the three-match Royal London Series against Ireland at the Ageas Bowl, starting on Thursday 30 July 2020.
The series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment.
England Men’s ODI Squad
Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) Captain, Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Bant