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  • The ECB today announced a series of further measures to help make cricket a game for everyone.

    ECB commits to further action to drive out discrimination and increase diversity across cricket

    In the next stage of continuing work to increase inclusion and diversity through its Inspiring Generations strategic plan, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a series of further measures to help make cricket a game for everyone.
    These new steps were approved by the ECB Board yesterday (24 Nov) and will form part of a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan which

  • 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

  • Ron Kalifa will join the ECB Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director

    Ron Kalifa to Join ECB Board

    Lucy Pearson and Martin Darlow re-appointed for additional two-and-a-half-year term
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that Ron Kalifa OBE will join the ECB Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
    Ron is a renowned strategic and operational leader in the field of digital and financial services, serving as Chair of Network International, a FTSE company, and of

  • England v West Indies at the Incora County Ground, Derby. Photo: Getty Images

    Virtual Media Conference - Tom Harrison

    Please find below a link to download a virtual media conference on Women's Cricket Month with Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer. 
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio files of Tom Harrison's media conference – DOWNLOAD HERE
    Ends
    Vitality IT20 Series
    1st Vitality IT20 v West Indies: England won by 47 runs.
    2nd Vitality IT20 v West Indies: England won by

  • Community heroes and professional stars to be recognised at first NatWest Cricket Awards live on Sky

    Community heroes and professional stars to be recognised at first NatWest Cricket Awards live on Sky

    NatWest Cricket Awards to be held live on Saturday 3 October during Vitality Blast Finals Day Awards will honour grassroots volunteers through to professional stars from the men’s and women’s games
    Fans tuning in to watch the Vitality Blast Finals Day on 3 October will be treated to an exclusive broadcast of the NatWest Cricket Awards live on Sky Sports Cricket for the first time ever.
    Th

  • Statement by Tom Harrison, CEO England and Wales Cricket Board

    Statement by Tom Harrison, CEO England and Wales Cricket Board

    The COVID-19 pandemic has left cricket facing its most significant challenge of the modern era. The game has already lost more than £100m, and the financial impact is likely to be £200m if there is further disruption next year, which many are expecting.
    Getting cricket back on this summer – at a recreational, domestic and international level, for both men and women - has been a remarkable achie

  • Ian Watmore announces Board updates as ECB welcome him as Chair

    Ian Watmore announces Board updates as ECB welcome him as Chair

    England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today welcomes Ian Watmore into the role of Chair as he begins his tenure by announcing a series of Board updates.
    Ian was officially confirmed as Chair at the ECB Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June. Following a handover and onboarding process, he begins the role today, succeeding Colin Graves CBE after a successful five-year tenure that saw England lift

  • ECB announce Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

    ECB announce Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

    Special-edition women’s domestic tournament to be named after pioneering World-Cup winning captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint The month-long tournament will begin on the August Bank Holiday weekend Two group winners to meet in final on Saturday 26 September The 50-over tournament ensures competitive domestic women’s cricket will be played this summer Full schedule to be released alongside Vitality Blas

  • ECB statement on cancellation of crowd pilots

    ECB statement on cancellation of crowd pilots

    Reacting to the Government’s announcement that this weekend’s pilots for spectators to attend two Bob Willis Trophy matches will not go ahead, an ECB spokesperson said:
    “We understand this is disappointing for supporters who have waited a long time to see their clubs in action and were looking forward to attending pilot events at the Kia Oval and Edgbaston this weekend.
    “However, we understa

  • Cricket turns #RedForRuth to raise over £870,000 for the Ruth Strauss Foundation

    Cricket turns #RedForRuth to raise over £870,000 for the Ruth Strauss Foundation

    The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test concluded yesterday with an incredible £871,221 raised to support families facing one of life’s toughest tests.
    The funds will go towards the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s mission of providing pre-bereavement support for families facing the death of a parent from cancer, and driving much-needed research into non-smoking lung cancers.
    Supporters, fans, clubs and o

  • Credit: Sam Bagnall/Warwickshire CCC

    Edgbaston to host second spectator pilot game

    Edgbaston will be the second county cricket ground to pilot the safe return of spectators and test Government guidance designed to enable the return of fans to elite sports events.
    The Government announced on Friday that two county cricket friendly matches would be among a number of pilot events to test Government guidance for supporters returning to sporting venues. The friendly between Surrey

  • All First-Class Counties committed to playing same red-ball and white-ball competitions

    All First-Class Counties committed to playing same red-ball and white-ball competitions

    18 First-Class Counties committed to participate in same red-ball and white-ball competitions this summer Fixtures for new men’s domestic season to be announced later this month
    All 18 First-Class Counties have agreed to participate in the same competitive red-ball and white-ball competitions during this summer’s shortened men’s domestic season.
    The season will commence with a four-day com

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