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England Men’s Test Tour of Sri Lanka – Coronavirus update

​Due to the ongoing situation regarding the current coronavirus outbreak around the world, the England Men’s Test team, currently touring Sri Lanka, kindly requests all supporters joining the tour to maintain good levels of hygiene as advised by the World Health Organisation and the NHS, to avoid possible infection and spreading.
Following the world health agency’s advice, and in order to prote

BBC Somerset's Charlie Taylor highlighted a strong year for domestic cricket journalism in the county

Taylor claims prestigious double at Domestic Cricket Journalism Awards

​BBC Somerset presenter Charlie Taylor has claimed a prestigious double at the 2019 Domestic Cricket Journalism Awards.
Taylor won the coveted Young Domestic Cricket Journalist of the Year and Domestic Cricket Broadcaster of the Year awards, both of which carry the name of revered former commentator and journalist Christopher Martin-Jenkins.
It is the second time that Taylor has won the youn

Universal On-Sale for Vitality Blast tickets opened at 10am today

​Fans encouraged to act fast as Vitality Blast tickets go on-sale

Universal On-Sale for Vitality Blast tickets opened at 10am today Fans are urged to act fast to buy tickets with this summer’s Vitality Blast starting earlier in May with the first week also set to feature plenty of the fast-selling derbies. Vitality Blast Finals Day has already sold out in record time. 110 of the 126 group games will be played on a Thursday or Friday night, or at the weekend, to

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Ian Watmore named as next Chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board

Ian Watmore has been named as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s next Chair to succeed Colin Graves when he leaves the post in November 2020.
Mr Watmore’s appointment as Chair-Elect has been made at this time to enable him to shadow his predecessor and ensure a smooth transition into the role.
Mr Watmore, 61, has a distinguished record across business, public life and sport with e

Notts take centre stage at BOCAs

Notts take centre stage at BOCAs

​Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club took home three accolades at the annual Business of Cricket Awards (BOCAs) which was staged at the Ageas Bowl on Thursday night.
The Trent Bridge-based club won The Warmest Welcome Award for the second successive year while also taking home The Inclusivity Award and Blast It Communications Campaign Award.
ECB Chief Executive Officer Tom Harrison was in at

Richard Illingworth wins David Shepherd Trophy for Umpire of the Year

Richard Illingworth wins David Shepherd Trophy for Umpire of the Year

​International umpire Richard Illingworth has received global recognition after winning the David Shepherd Trophy for Umpire of the Year as part of the ICC Awards.
The David Shepherd Trophy is awarded annually by the International Cricket Council to the ICC Umpire of the Year. The Trophy is named after the famous and respected English umpire David Shepherd.
The first David Shepherd Trophy w

Neil Snowball announced as new ECB Managing Director of County Cricket

Neil Snowball announced as new ECB Managing Director of County Cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that Neil Snowball, CEO of Warwickshire County Cricket Club, is to become the new Managing Director of County Cricket.
The 53-year-old was the outstanding choice, from a high-quality list of candidates, following a search led by SRI, and will succeed Gordon Hollins in the role.
Appointed as Warwickshire CCC Chief Executive in 2016, Sno

​Mohammad Hafeez suspended from bowling in ECB competitions

Mohammad Hafeez has been suspended from bowling in ECB competitions following a Bowling Review Group (BRG) appeal hearing at Lord’s.
The off-spinner’s suspension follows the process set out in the ECB’s Regulations for the Review of Bowlers Reported with a Suspected Illegal Bowling Action.
Hafeez’s bowling action was reported by umpires following the Vitality Blast match between Somerset and

Ben Stokes wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Ben Stokes wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Cricket lovers across England and Wales are celebrating the news that Ben Stokes was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year for 2019.
The England all-rounder was crowned after topping a public poll conducted during the BBC’s flagship annual sports review.
Stokes is only the fifth cricketer to win the prestigious award and the first since Andrew Flintoff was recognised for his Ashes exploit

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