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Upcoming County Media Days

Upcoming County Media Days

Ahead of the start of the Specsavers County Championship on Friday 5th April, here is a list of all 18 county media days. Please contact the relevant county comms manager to confirm your attendance.
Kent - Monday 18th March. 12:00pm onwards. Interviews from 12:15
Worcestershire - Friday 22nd March. 10am onwards
Derbyshire - Monday 25th March. 9am-midday
Northamptonshire - Monday 25th M

National Counties Cricket Association's new logo

Minor Counties vote to become National Counties from 2020

ECB today announced that the Minor Counties have unanimously voted to become the National Counties Cricket Association from 2020.
This decision signals the start of a new phase for the Minor Counties who formed their championship in 1895 and continue to play an important part in growing the game across England and Wales by developing professional players and engaging fans.
The rebrand – in

ECB appoints three new officials including James Whitaker as Cricket Liaison Officer

ECB appoints three new officials including James Whitaker as Cricket Liaison Officer

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced James Whitaker has joined its nine-strong team of Cricket Liaison Officers for the forthcoming domestic season.
James will bring extensive knowledge of the first-class game to his new role. As well as enjoying a successful playing career with Leicestershire and being part of England’s Ashes winning squad in 1986-87, he served as an Engla

Gordon Hollins becomes first Managing Director for County Cricket

Gordon Hollins becomes first Managing Director for County Cricket

ECB has appointed Gordon Hollins to the newly created role of Managing Director, County Cricket to provide a vital focus on the core of domestic cricket.
The announcement was made to the Members of the ECB at a whole-game meeting in London this week where the game’s new strategy for cricket from 2020 to 2024, Inspiring Generations, was shared.
In line with this strategy, Gordon's responsibil

ECB Announce Updated Regulations for England Availability

ECB Announce Updated Regulations for England Availability

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

Vitality Blast and Kia Super League fixtures announced for 2019

Vitality Blast and Kia Super League fixtures announced for 2019

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

David Jackson received the Rising Star Award from ECB Chief Operating Officer Gordon Hollins and host Mark Chapman

Durham and Worcestershire honoured at Business of Cricket Awards

Durham and Worcestershire were the big winners at the Business of Cricket Awards (BOCAs) last night.
The BOCAs, hosted by BBC broadcaster Mark Chapman at The Emirates Old Trafford, aim to recognise non-playing excellence in the professional game.
Durham picked up three gongs including Best Commercial Partnership and Most Improved Match Day Experience. David Jackson received the Rising Star A

Counties Agree To Men's Domestic Structure Changes From 2020

Counties Agree To Men's Domestic Structure Changes From 2020

The 18 First-Class Counties have agreed to a number of proposals which will bring around changes to the men's domestic structure from 2020 onwards.
These proposals followed the appointment in the summer of the Men’s Domestic Playing Programme group (MDDP), chaired by Leicestershire chief executive Wasim Khan and drawn from different sections of the men’s county game and ECB.
The group was a

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