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  • England Squads Update

    Ben Duckett and Dawid Malan added to ODI squad for Ireland fixture and Vitality IT20 match versus Pakistan. James Vince included in England’s squad for the Royal London ODI Series against Pakistan.

  • 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

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

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