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ECB and Cognizant team up to turbocharge technology in cricket

ECB and Cognizant team up to turbocharge technology in cricket

The ECB and Cognizant have announced a partnership which is set to offer recreational cricket fans, players and volunteers an improved digital experience as part of the ECB’s ongoing digital transformation.
As the Official Digital Technology Transformation Partner and Official IT Consulting Partner, Cognizant will be the key strategic partner for the ECB’s recreational game systems programme, w

England Women beaten in final match to draw IT20 series with Ireland

England Women beaten in final match to draw IT20 series with Ireland

England Women ended their tour to Ireland with a five-wicket defeat and drawing the IT20 series 1-1.
Needing seven for victory off the final over and then two runs from two balls, Christina Coulter Reilly hit the winning runs as Mady Villiers’ run-out attempt saw the hosts grab the win by five wickets. Villiers had taken two wickets in the final over but Ireland claimed the final run needed t

Harry Brook to captain ODI team with Jos Buttler ruled out

Harry Brook to captain ODI team with Jos Buttler ruled out

England Men’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the Metro Bank ODI Series against Australia as he continues to recover from a right calf injury. Yorkshire right-handed batter Harry Brook will captain the ODI team for the first time in Buttler’s absence.

Leicestershire’s Josh Hull is also sidelined for the series with a quad injury. Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone

Bryony Smith of England celebrates with team-mate Tammy Beaumont after bringing up her half century. (Photo by Sam Barnes - ECB/ECB via Getty Images)

Smith hits half century as England Women earn victory over Ireland in Dublin

Bryony Smith hit a half century as England Women secured a 67-run win over Ireland in their first IT20 at Castle Avenue, Dublin.
On her first England appearance in two years, opener Smith struck 58 off just 30 balls while debutant Charis Pavely took three wickets (3-19) and Issy Wong (2-14).
Seren Smale, Georgia Adams and Pavely all made their full senior international debuts, while Paige

Disability Premier League Winners, Pirates. IMAGE CREDIT: NATALIE BELL.

Pirates complete perfect run to earn first Disability Premier League title

Pirates (143/6) beat Tridents (111/9) by 32 runs.
A terrific unbeaten run culminated in victory for the Pirates, winning their first Disability Premier League (DPL) title at Sophia Gardens.
The precursor to England Men’s 2nd Vitality IT20 against Australia saw a dominant bowling performance overwhelm the Tridents’ batters to see them fall 32 runs short of their 144 target.
Winning the

2025 Domestic Finals dates and venues confirmed

2025 Domestic Finals dates and venues confirmed

Vitality Blast Men’s Finals Day to be played on Saturday 13 September with ticket ballot now open for best chance for fans to secure their place Kia Oval to host first-ever Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day on 27 July Utilita Bowl to host Metro Bank One-Day Cup Women’s Final on same weekend Trent Bridge hosts Metro Bank One-Day Cup Men’s Final Disability Premier League Final set to be staged in S

England Women finish ODI series with last-ball defeat against Ireland

England Women finish ODI series with last-ball defeat against Ireland

Ireland Women secured a consolation three-wicket victory over England in a rain-affected third and final ODI in Belfast.
The match was reduced to 22-overs per side after heavy rain in Stormont.
England, captained by Kate Cross had already sealed a series win with two wins in their first two matches.
With eight runs needed from the final over, Ireland lost three wickets in three balls to

England Men's Test Captain Ben Stokes (right) and Head Coach Brendon McCullum (Getty Images)

England Men name Test squad for Tour of Pakistan

Durham’s Brydon Carse and Essex’s Jordan Cox are the only uncapped players Spinners Rehan Ahmed and Jack Leach return to Test set-up Zak Crawley and *England Men name Test squad for Tour of Pakistan* Stokes continue to recover from their respective injuries

England Men's selection panel have named a 17-strong squad for the three-match Test tour of Pakistan in October.
England Men's Tes

Zoopla announced as the Official Property Partner of England Cricket

Zoopla announced as the Official Property Partner of England Cricket

The partnership launched on 6th September in the final Rothesay Men’s Test against Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval in London, helping drive Zoopla’s brand presence over the final moving months in 2024. Zoopla will also use the partnership to support its regional marketing efforts across England and Wales. Partnership activations will include in-ground media such as pitch perimeter boards and big-screen

Beaumont hits record-breaking century for England Women in Belfast

Beaumont hits record-breaking century for England Women in Belfast

Tammy Beaumont scored her 10thODI hundred and became the highest century-maker in women's ODIs for England as her side recorded a 275-run win over Ireland at Stormont.
Beaumont’s superb 150 not out off 139 balls was supported by Freya Kemp (65 off 47 balls).
The victory means the tourist’s seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

It was another strong day for captain Kate

Cross stars as England Women open ODI series with win over Ireland

Cross stars as England Women open ODI series with win over Ireland

Kate Cross' career-best figures saw England Women secure a four-wicket victory over Ireland in Stormont.
Captaining her country for the first time, Cross took a six-wicket haul and 38 not out in her side’s opening ODI match.
A youthful England team was made up of five debutants.
Hannah Baker and Ryana MacDonald-Gay, who made their full England debuts, took their maiden international wic

England Men's Lions Head Coach, Andrew Flintoff (Getty Images)

ECB Appoints Andrew Flintoff as England Men’s Lions Head Coach

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Flintoff as Head Coach of the England Men’s Lions programme for the upcoming year,
Flintoff emerged as the standout candidate from a pool of high-calibre applicants. He will take up the role in October, overseeing a schedule which includes a tour of South Africa before Christmas, a red ball tour of Aust

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