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  • Grassroots clubs to fling open their doors during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

    Cricket clubs and communities across England and Wales are set to join in the fun of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup thanks to the Cricket World Cup Club Family Days on 7-9 June.
    On the same weekend that England face Bangladesh and India play Australia, clubs will be flinging open their doors to welcome local players, families and volunteers as part of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB

  • Official Statement – Alex Hales

    Alex Hales has been withdrawn from all England squads ahead of the international season.
    The decision has been taken by the ECB Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket and the England National Cricket Selectors, having considered what is in the best interests of the England team. Consideration was given to creating the right environment within the team and ensuring that there are no unneces

  • ECB proposes six-month extension to Colin Graves' term and announces timeline for appointing successor

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that the:
    ECB Non-Executive Directors recommend that current Chairman, Colin Graves, remain in post for an additional six-month period. Process of appointing the new ECB Chair will commence in September 2019.
    The decision to propose an extension to Colin Graves’ term as ECB Chairman, from May 2020 to November 2020, will enable h

  • ECB appoints new Director of Communications

    ECB has appointed Kate Miller as its new Director of Communications.
    Miller, who has over 14 years of experience across corporate and consumer communications, will join ECB in July 2019.
    As well as leading communication strategies in-house for William Hill she has been a partner at consultancy group Engine, where she advised clients such as The FA, Sport England, BAE Systems and Vodafone UK,

  • ICC Cricket World Cup Schools Programme Launches New Summer Term Projects

    The ICC Cricket World Cup Schools Programme has launched its final two projects ‘Warming Up’ and ‘Celebrate Cricket’ ahead of a momentous summer.
    The Schools Programme, which has been developed by the ICC, ECB and Chance to Shine, has been part of the ambitious programme around the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 to engage one million young people in the lead up to – and duration of – the tour

  • Changes to Junior Formats of Cricket Set to Enhance Experience

    To ensure children have a great experience playing cricket, ECB has spent the last 3 years researching how to help boys and girls develop skills that will stay with them for life, alongside having fun while playing. This has led to new recommended Junior Formats intended to support children developing at their own pace, in games and activities best suited to their age and ability.

  • Playing conditions for The Hundred confirmed

    ECB today confirmed that the First-Class Counties of England and Wales have agreed to a 100-ball format for the New Competition, now officially known as The Hundred.
    The key elements of the new white-ball game for 2020 will be:
    100 balls per innings A change of ends after ten balls Bowlers deliver either five or ten consecutive balls Each bowler can deliver a maximum of 20 balls per game

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