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A cricketer with the Rainbow Laces in their spikes. Photo: Tom Shaw/ECB Images

ECB to celebrate Rainbow Laces

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are supporting Stonewall’s Rainbow Laces campaign across 25 August-28 August.

It is the fifth time the game has come together to celebrate and encourage LGBTQ+ participation in cricket. The campaign will run across Royal London Cup quarter-finals, The Hundred and – and for the first time – the England Men’s LV= Insurance Test match against South Afr

Former professional player Ryan Davies receives suspended ban

Former professional player Ryan Davies receives suspended ban

Former county cricketer Ryan Davies has received a six-month suspended ban after an investigation by the ECB.

Davies, who has not played first-class cricket since 2018, admitted to charges relating to a series of bets that he placed on cricket matches between 2015 and 2020. Davies placed a total of 181 bets, which breached Article 2.2.1 of the relevant ECB Anti-Corruption Codes that were in

Durham batter Ben McKinney. Credit: Durham Cricket

Young Lions squad confirmed for opening U19s Test

The England Men’s U19 selectors have named a 13-player squad for the first of their two LV= Insurance U19 Tests against Sri Lanka U19 starting on Sunday.

Durham’s Ben McKinney has been appointed as captain for the four-day fixture at the Cloud County Ground, Chelmsford.
Squad: Ben McKinney (Durham – captain), Tom Aspinwall (Lancashire), George Bell (Lancashire), Tommy Boorman (Gloucester

Richard Thompson named as Chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board

Richard Thompson named as Chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board

The ECB has today welcomed Richard Thompson as the next Chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Mr Thompson, 55, will take up the five-year post on September 1, moving from his current role of Chair at Surrey County Cricket Club and will bring deep experience from his career across sport and business.
Following a rigorous selection process, chaired by Independent Director Brenda

National Anti-Doping Panel decision – Tom Wood

National Anti-Doping Panel decision – Tom Wood

The National Anti-Doping Panel has imposed a six month suspension on Derbyshire CCC cricketer Tom Wood after a hearing in June 2022.
Mr Wood tested positive for a prohibited substance in September 2021. The substance – terbutaline – was contained in an asthma inhaler and Mr Wood did not have the relevant Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) in place before the positive test result. His subsequent ap

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ECB AND SKY SPORTS ANNOUNCE EXTENDED PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND COVERAGE AND INVESTMENT IN GROWING THE GAME

ECB and Sky Sports partnership extended through to the end of 2028, with more live cricket to be shown than ever before.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Sky Sports have today announced a new extension to their strategic partnership – a partnership now surpassing 30 years – which will see more live cricket on Sky Sports, more on free-to-air TV and further increased investment t

Further update on action plan to tackle racism and all forms of discrimination

Further update on action plan to tackle racism and all forms of discrimination

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is today publishing the third update on the implementation of cricket’s action plan to tackle racism and promote inclusion and diversity at all levels of the game.

Since the previous update on 1 April 2022, the ECB has continued to work with stakeholders across the game to deliver further progress against the measures announced as part of the action

ECB LAUNCHES NEW RED BALL CRICKET CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF EAGERLY ANTICIPATED ENGLAND MEN AND ENGLAND WOMEN TEST MATCHES

ECB LAUNCHES NEW RED BALL CRICKET CAMPAIGN AHEAD OF EAGERLY ANTICIPATED ENGLAND MEN AND ENGLAND WOMEN TEST MATCHES

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today launched a new international men’s and women’s red ball cricket campaign, ‘It’s Called Test For A Reason’. It is timed to celebrate the long-form format throughout the international summer, including the eagerly anticipated England Men v New Zealand Men LV= Insurance Test Series, which starts on 2 June at Lord’s, the England Women v South Africa Women LV

ECB 2021/2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements released today

ECB 2021/2022 Annual Report and Financial Statements released today

A new high of 14m played, attended or followed cricket in 2021, an increase of 3m since 2019. Over £10m invested across professional and recreational games last year for capital projects Over £16m distributed in revenue grants across the recreational cricket network In the year ended 31st January 2022, turnover was £303m, an increase of £96m as compared to the prior year. Profit before tax was £2

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

Tom Harrison to step down as ECB Chief Executive Officer

Tom Harrison to step down as ECB Chief Executive Officer

Tom Harrison will leave the ECB in June after more than seven years in the role Chief Executive Officer has overseen record levels of investment in the game, led strategy to grow English cricket at all levels and ECB’s response to pandemic, and seen England Men and Women both crowned World Champions Search for new CEO will begin immediately Clare Connor will become Interim CEO until a permanent a

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

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