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Chris Edwards (left) and George Greenway captains of England LD and Deaf sides pose for portraits ahead of the 2022 International Inclusion Series in Brisbane (Getty Images)

England teams defeat Australia in International Inclusion Series


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England’s two-pronged Ashes attack got off to a dream start in the International Commonwealth Bank Series, with a clean sweep in three T20s for the Learning Disability and Deaf XIs in Brisbane.

The LD lads will be particularly pleased with their day’s work on a sluggish, tacky surface which offered plenty to keep the bowlers interested.

Chris Edwards’ LD charges won

Castore announce electric ODI kit for England Cricket teams

Castore announce electric ODI kit for England Cricket teams

The partnership between the ECB and premium sportswear brand Castore goes from strength to strength with the final release of the summer: the Official England Cricket One Day International (ODI) Kit. The ODI collection, designed by Castore in collaboration with England players, features a bespoke design with a geometric print that represents the passion and intensity shared between England players

Dr Jane Powell appointed as Disability Performance Manager

Dr Jane Powell appointed as Disability Performance Manager

The England and Wales Cricket Board have confirmed the appointment of Dr Jane Powell as Performance Manager for England Disability Cricket.
Jane has had a lifelong involvement in cricket and sport including captaining the England Women’s cricket team in the 1988 World Cup final before going on to be Head Coach of the England Women’s side. Jane also represented England at Hockey and led the stra

CASTORE UNVEIL NEW PERFORMANCE-FOCUSED IT20 KIT FOR ENGLAND CRICKET TEAMS COLLABORATION

CASTORE UNVEIL NEW PERFORMANCE-FOCUSED IT20 KIT FOR ENGLAND CRICKET TEAMS COLLABORATION

Earlier this week the long-term partnership between the ECB and Castore was launched with the high-performance training range for all of England’s national teams – including Women, Disability, Pathway and Men. Following on from the training kits, the IT20 kit has been released today. The three lions are at the heart of the bespoke kit design, which will be worn by the England men’s team at the upc

Worcestershire to host England Physical Disability Team v Lord's Taverners XI

Worcestershire to host England Physical Disability Team v Lord's Taverners XI

The England Physical Disability Team will play the world-famous Lord’s Taverners XI in a prestigious match to be played at New Road on Friday, 10 June.

The match will take place ahead of the Worcestershire Rapids versus Derbyshire Falcons meeting in the Vitality Blast.
The day will help to raise awareness and funds to support the work of the Lord’s Taverners, which is the UK’s leading yo

New coaching appointments confirmed for England Disability Teams

New coaching appointments confirmed for England Disability Teams

The England Disability Cricket Performance programme has made several new appointments ahead of the 2022 season.
Former Assistant Coach for the England Learning Disability Squad, Ben Silver, has been recruited as permanent Head Coach of the England Physical Disability Squad. The Leicester-born Silver has worked extensively with Leicestershire County Cricket Club's women's programme in the past

CRICKET UNITES TO ACT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

CRICKET UNITES TO ACT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

Following an all-game meeting at The Kia Oval, cricket today committed to taking wide-ranging action to tackle discrimination and promote inclusion and diversity at all levels.

The ECB, the MCC, the PCA, NCCA and the First Class and Recreational County Cricket network met in the wake of recent revelations about discrimination in the game.
They have committed to tangible action and discus

ECB and Lord’s Taverners partnership to make disability cricket accessible in every county

ECB and Lord’s Taverners partnership to make disability cricket accessible in every county

A game changing £2m partnership will make life-changing disability cricket accessible in every county in England and Wales as part of the biggest investment into a disability cricket programme.
Launched today (April 29) the landmark partnership between the Lord’s Taverners and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will see the Super 1s disability cricket programme launched in every county a

England Men to begin summer against top-ranked New Zealand

England Men to begin summer against top-ranked New Zealand

England Men begin summer with LV= Insurance Test Series against New Zealand Three-match Vitality IT20 Series included into Sri Lanka’s tour of England and Wales
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England Men will start their home international summer with a LV= Insurance Test Series against New Zealand.
Joe Root’s team will play two LV= Insurance Test Matches agai

ECB unveils plans to host full summer of international cricket in 2021

ECB unveils plans to host full summer of international cricket in 2021

Provisional schedule includes a five-Test series against India, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan also expected to visit in June and July England Women plan to host South Africa and New Zealand England Visually Impaired team expected to line up against Australia in August Matches due to take place across England and Wales
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today set out plans to host int

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