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  • The UK Government has given cricket the green light to return in England from Saturday 11 July. Photo: Getty Images

    ​ECB share guidelines for the return of recreational cricket

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has prepared guidelines for the return of recreational cricket.
    The purpose of these guidelines is to offer practical guidance to players and clubs on the steps they should take while undertaking recreational cricket activity in England from Saturday 11 July 2020 onwards, both in training and in matches. They should be read in conjunction with latest UK

  • Ollie Pope and Mark Wood of England warm up displaying key workers names on their backs ahead of day one of the 1st #RaiseTheBat Test match at The Ageas Bowl on July 08, 2020 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images for ECB)

    ​Ben Stokes leads tribute with key worker names featuring on his team’s shirts as first #raisethebat Test gets under way

    England players pay tribute to key workers ahead of first #raisethebat Test against West Indies Teachers, doctors, nurses and carers among those whose names appear on players’ training shirts Ben Stokes says it’s “real honour” for players to wear their names
    Key worker heroes from across the cricket family were today honoured by having their names displayed on the training shirts of the Engla

  • ECB announce first phase to broaden Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

    ECB announce first phase to broaden Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

    Cricket’s governing body to focus on leadership, education and opportunity to address barriers and open up cricket to more diverse communities Changes to include increasing diversity in leadership across the ECB and the wider game Game wide anti-discrimination charter and code to span players, coaches, fans, media and clubs to launch Increased opportunities for BAME individuals across play, coach

  • First-class Counties agree formats for shortened men's domestic season

    First-class Counties agree formats for shortened men's domestic season

    First-Class Counties agree to play a combination of red-ball and white-ball cricket this summer by majority vote ECB Board to meet to approve decision in coming days Further Medical and Risk assessments to be conducted by all 18 FCCs
    The First-Class Counties have agreed to play both red-ball and white-ball cricket during this summer’s shortened men’s domestic season.
    A majority vote was

  • ECB announce update to Men’s and Women’s international schedule

    ECB announce update to Men’s and Women’s international schedule

    England Men will play three Royal London Internationals against Ireland at The Ageas Bowl starting Thursday 30 July England Men will host Pakistan in three Tests starting on Wednesday 5 August at Emirates Old Trafford and three Vitality IT20s at Emirates Old Trafford starting Friday 28 August Discussions ongoing to schedule an England Women’s tri-series against India and South Africa Talks conti

  • UK Government gives green light for recreational cricket to return

    UK Government gives green light for recreational cricket to return

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for recreational cricket in England to return from Saturday July 11.
    The latest update from the UK Government signals progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB’s roadmap to return for the recreational game, meaning competitive cricket matches in England with adjustments to respect hygiene and

  • ECB Board approve increase in Unqualified cricketers from 2021 men's county season

    ECB Board approve increase in Unqualified cricketers from 2021 men's county season

    First-Class Counties can field two Unqualified cricketers in County Championship and Royal London Cup from next season The Vitality Blast remains unchanged with two Unqualified cricketers already permitted in the 20-over competition Performance Cricket Committee made recommendation to ensure strength of men’s county competitions
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has approved a recomme

  • The England Men's squad are currently playing an internal warm-up fixture at the Ageas Bowl (credit: Getty Sports)

    England Men to carry Black Lives Matter logo on shirts throughout West Indies series

    Squad to follow the West Indies side and carry a logo on shirt collars ECB reject any politicising of the movement and confirm their support endorses ‘progress and societal change’ only
    The England Men’s Test team will wear a Black Lives Matter logo on their playing shirts when they face West Indies in the #raisethebat three-match Test Series, starting Wednesday 8 July.
    The decision was t

  • The cricketing world to turn #RedforRuth for families facing one of life’s toughest tests

    The cricketing world to turn #RedforRuth for families facing one of life’s toughest tests

    Cricket will go #RedforRuth on Saturday July 25 to support families facing the death of a parent to cancer, through the work of the Ruth Strauss Foundation.
    The Third Test of the #raisethebat Test Series will be named The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test with the second day seeing cricket turn red again for this year’s #RedForRuth Day.
    The cricket family will be encouraged to wear red on the day

  • ​Update on return to play for men's and women's domestic cricket

    ​Update on return to play for men's and women's domestic cricket

    STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 4.00PM (BST) ON MONDAY 29 JUNE 2020
    Men’s County season set to begin on 1 August First-Class Counties to decide on men’s formats to be played at a meeting in early July First year of women’s elite domestic structure under discussion; but women’s domestic game commits to play this season
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has given its approval for the profes

  • Sophia Dunkley has signed for London and South East. Photo: Getty Images

    Regional Retainer signings confirmed in the women's domestic game

    The eight regions of the new Women's Elite Domestic Structure have announced their Regional Retainer signings.
    The 25 players represent the first tranche of professional women's domestic cricketers. When the 40 full-time contracts are awarded - which ECB intends to award this year, despite the repercussions of COVID-19 - all Regional Retainer players will progress on to those terms.
    The play

  • ECB statement: Recreational cricket

    ECB statement: Recreational cricket

    "The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) along with the nation’s cricket players are keen to see the imminent and safe return of our sport at recreational level and have been working hard with Government to achieve this.
    "We believe that cricket is a non-contact sport, with very low risks of exposure, and that it can be played as safely as many other activities being currently permitted. It i

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