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ECB announces increased investment, evolved ownership model and expanded competition structure for women’s professional game

ECB announces increased investment, evolved ownership model and expanded competition structure for women’s professional game

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is today announcing the next stage in the evolution of women’s cricket with the creation of a three-tiered domestic competition structure and a shift in the ownership model underpinning the women’s professional game.

In addition, the ECB has also confirmed that it will invest a further £4m-£5m per year into the women’s professional game from 2025-20

England Men's U19 start Super Six with loss against Australia

England Men's U19 start Super Six with loss against Australia

England Men's U19 lost to Australia Men's U19 by 110 runs (DLS)
England started the Super Six phase of the Under 19s World Cup with a loss to Australia in Kimberley on Wednesday.
England won the toss and chose to bowl first. Sebastian Morgan took a wicket in the first over to get England off to a great start, before Harry Dixon put on a half century to settle the ship for Australia. Captain

England Men's U19 suffer first defeat of World Cup

England Men's U19 suffer first defeat of World Cup

England Men's U19 lost to West Indies Men's U19 by 2 wickets
England finished the group stage of the Under 19s World Cup with a defeat to West Indies on Friday. The result was not enough to stop England from staying ahead of West Indies in Group B, by virtue of their superior net run rate.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first. For the first time in the tournament England lost e

ECB Domestic Cricket Journalism Award entries open

ECB Domestic Cricket Journalism Award entries open

Entries for the 13th annual ECB Domestic Cricket Journalism Awards have opened.

The awards are presented in association with the Cricket Writers’ Club to recognise the very best of domestic cricket journalism during 2023, across five categories.
The closing date for entries is 5pm Friday, 16 February 2024. Entries for each award must follow the below requirements and be sent via email i

England Men's U19 beat World Cup hosts South Africa

England Men's U19 beat World Cup hosts South Africa

England Men's U19 beat South Africa Men's U19 by 36 runs (DLS Method)
England continued their Under 19s World Cup campaign with a second group stage win as they beat home side South Africa on Tuesday.
England won the toss and chose to bowl first, restricting the hosts to 230 all out.
Spin was the name of the game in Potchefstroom once again. After seven wickets fell to England's young sp

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The Hundred returns in the summer of 2024 after a record year

The Hundred sets dates after record attendances in 2023 First game to be played on Tuesday 23 July with The Kia Oval hosting the opening double-header The Hundred Final will take place on Sunday 18 August at Lord's The competition’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing returns, bringing live music; every matchday also features a live DJ Season tickets available from today to 2023 ticket-buyers

The Hundred returns to Nottingham for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred returns to Nottingham for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred is back on Tuesday 23 July with Nottingham set to play host to several games throughout July and August Trent Rockets men’s and women’s teams kick off at Trent Bridge on Wednesday 31 July The Hundred Final will take place on Sunday 18 August at Lord's The competition’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing returns, bringing live music; every matchday also features a live DJ Sea

The Hundred returns to London for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred returns to London for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred is back on Tuesday 23 July with Lord’s set to play host to several games throughout July and August London Spirit men’s and women’s teams kick off at Lord’s on Saturday 27 July The Hundred Final will take place on Sunday 18 August at Lord's The competition’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing returns, bringing live music; every matchday also features a live DJ Season tickets

The Hundred returns to Birmingham for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred returns to Birmingham for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred is back on Tuesday 23 July with Edgbaston set to play host to several games throughout August Birmingham Phoenix men’s and women’s teams kick off at Edgbaston on Saturday 3 August The Hundred Final will take place on Sunday 18 August at Lord's The competition’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing returns, bringing live music; every matchday also features a live DJ Season tic

The Hundred returns to London for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred returns to London for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred is back on Tuesday 23 July with The Kia Oval set to play host to several games throughout July and August Oval Invincibles men’s and women’s teams kick off the tournament at home with the opening games on Tuesday 23 July The Hundred Final will take place on Sunday 18 August at Lord's The competition’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing returns, bringing live music; every matc

The Hundred returns to Cardiff for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred returns to Cardiff for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred is back on Tuesday 23 July with Cardiff set to host several games throughout July and August Welsh Fire men’s and women’s teams kick off at Sophia Gardens on Sunday 28 July The Hundred Final will take place on Sunday 18 August at Lord's The competition’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing returns, bringing live music; every matchday also features a live DJ Season tickets ava

The Hundred returns to Manchester for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred returns to Manchester for 2024 after a record year

The Hundred is back on Tuesday 23 July with Manchester set to host several games throughout July and August Manchester Originals men’s and women’s teams kick off at Emirates Old Trafford on Thursday 25 July The Hundred Final will take place on Sunday 18 August at Lord's The competition’s partnership with BBC Music Introducing returns, bringing live music; every matchday also features a live

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