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CDC publishes sanctions against six former Yorkshire players and coaches

CDC publishes sanctions against six former Yorkshire players and coaches

The independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has today published its sanction decisions in relation to six former Yorkshire County Cricket Club players and coaches.

The sanctions follow a CDC Panel disciplinary hearing, held from 1 to 7 March, when five individuals – John Blain, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard and Richard Pyrah - were found to have breached ECB Directive 3.

Jason Roy (Getty Images)

Official Statement: Jason Roy

England Men’s white-ball batter Jason Roy has informed the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that he wishes to take up an agreement with Major League Cricket in the USA later this summer.
The ECB have agreed for him to play in the competition on the proviso that he gives up the remainder of his ECB incremental contract, which both parties have agreed to.
The ECB wish to clarify that th

ECB launch 'Friday Night Blast' live YouTube programme

ECB launch 'Friday Night Blast' live YouTube programme

The ECB will this week launch a new YouTube programme ‘Friday Night Blast’ to give fans even more opportunity to watch and follow all of the Vitality Blast action as the 18 counties begin the race to Finals Day.

The competition got off to a blistering start with more than 14,000 fans enjoying the first-ever Vitality Blast Off! in warm sunshine at Edgbaston on Saturday and tickets are sellin

The Hundred Managing Director Sanjay Patel to leave the ECB

The Hundred Managing Director Sanjay Patel to leave the ECB

Sanjay Patel, Managing Director of The Hundred, is to leave the ECB after the conclusion of the competition this year.

Sanjay has led the creation and launch of the new competition, which has attracted attendances of more than 1m over the first two years. It has attracted more families, women and children to cricket, with 22% of tickets going to children last year and 28% of female ticket b

Five teams have confirmed their captains in The Hundred

Ellyse Perry, Tom Abell and Sophie Ecclestone confirmed as captains in The Hundred

Ellyse Perry, Tom Abell and Sophie Ecclestone have been confirmed to lead their teams in The Hundred, as five of the eight sides taking part announce their captains.

Perry is joined by Birmingham local Moeen Ali as the men’s team captain at Edgbaston, Jos Buttler will continue to take the reins for the men’s Manchester Originals team and Tammy Beaumont is to lead the Welsh Fire women’s side

ECB Announces Refreshing New Partnership with Radox

ECB Announces Refreshing New Partnership with Radox

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced a new partnership with Radox, the UK’s number one shower and bathing brand[1], incorporating the Men’s, Women’s, and Disability England teams.
The partnership will see the iconic Radox brand appear at grounds across the country with a campaign that marks the recent relaunch of their shower gel range.
Radox will further celebrate t

Yorkshire and England wicketkeeper-batter Jonathan Bairstow returns to the Test squad for the first time since last summer. (Getty Images)

Squad announced for England Men’s Test match versus Ireland

England Men's selection panel have named a 15-strong squad for the LV= Insurance Test match against Ireland at Lord’s starting on Thursday 1 June 2023.
England Men's Test Squad:
Ben Stokes (Durham) Captain
James Anderson (Lancashire)
Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire)
Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire)
Harry Brook (Yorkshire)
Zak Crawley (Kent)
Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)
Dan L

Six England Women U19 stars confirmed for The Hundred

Six England Women U19 stars confirmed for The Hundred


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with six stars of England Women’s U19 World Cup team among the list, as well as Australian all-rounder Erin Burns, WPL break-out star Tara Norris and Scottish leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood.


Through the retention wi

Georgia Adams returns as Southern Brave seek to go all the way

Georgia Adams returns as Southern Brave seek to go all the way


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Georgia Adams back at The Ageas Bowl as Southern Brave seek to go one better in the third year of the competition.


Adams is joined at Charlotte Edwards’ Southern Brave team by wicket-keeper Rhianna Southby and leg-spinner Danielle Gregory, previously of Oval Invincibles.
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Naomi Dattani one of four confirmed Trent Rockets signings

Naomi Dattani one of four confirmed Trent Rockets signings


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with all-rounder Naomi Dattani one of four players announced to be joining Trent Rockets.


Dattani, previously of London Spirit, is joined at Trent Bridge by Josie Groves, Emma Jones and Alexa Stonehouse.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with Gro

Oval Invincibles confirm return of Gray, MacDonald-Gay and Chathli

Oval Invincibles confirm return of Gray, MacDonald-Gay and Chathli


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Kira Chathli all returning to holders Oval Invincibles.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with MacDonald-Gay one of the six stars of England Women’s U19 World Cup team among the list, as well as Australian all-rounder Eri

Kelly, Cranstone and Franklin heading to Northern Superchargers

Kelly, Cranstone and Franklin heading to Northern Superchargers


The first signings of the open market stage in The Hundred women’s competition have been confirmed with Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone and Phoebe Franklin three new faces all heading to Northern Superchargers.


Across the eight teams, 26 signings have been announced with six stars of England Women’s U19 World Cup team among the list, as well as Australian all-rounder Erin Burns, W

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