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ECB and Cognizant team up to turbocharge technology in cricket

ECB and Cognizant team up to turbocharge technology in cricket

The ECB and Cognizant have announced a partnership which is set to offer recreational cricket fans, players and volunteers an improved digital experience as part of the ECB’s ongoing digital transformation.
As the Official Digital Technology Transformation Partner and Official IT Consulting Partner, Cognizant will be the key strategic partner for the ECB’s recreational game systems programme, w

England Women beaten in final match to draw IT20 series with Ireland

England Women beaten in final match to draw IT20 series with Ireland

England Women ended their tour to Ireland with a five-wicket defeat and drawing the IT20 series 1-1.
Needing seven for victory off the final over and then two runs from two balls, Christina Coulter Reilly hit the winning runs as Mady Villiers’ run-out attempt saw the hosts grab the win by five wickets. Villiers had taken two wickets in the final over but Ireland claimed the final run needed t

Bryony Smith of England celebrates with team-mate Tammy Beaumont after bringing up her half century. (Photo by Sam Barnes - ECB/ECB via Getty Images)

Smith hits half century as England Women earn victory over Ireland in Dublin

Bryony Smith hit a half century as England Women secured a 67-run win over Ireland in their first IT20 at Castle Avenue, Dublin.
On her first England appearance in two years, opener Smith struck 58 off just 30 balls while debutant Charis Pavely took three wickets (3-19) and Issy Wong (2-14).
Seren Smale, Georgia Adams and Pavely all made their full senior international debuts, while Paige

England Women finish ODI series with last-ball defeat against Ireland

England Women finish ODI series with last-ball defeat against Ireland

Ireland Women secured a consolation three-wicket victory over England in a rain-affected third and final ODI in Belfast.
The match was reduced to 22-overs per side after heavy rain in Stormont.
England, captained by Kate Cross had already sealed a series win with two wins in their first two matches.
With eight runs needed from the final over, Ireland lost three wickets in three balls to

Zoopla announced as the Official Property Partner of England Cricket

Zoopla announced as the Official Property Partner of England Cricket

The partnership launched on 6th September in the final Rothesay Men’s Test against Sri Lanka at The Kia Oval in London, helping drive Zoopla’s brand presence over the final moving months in 2024. Zoopla will also use the partnership to support its regional marketing efforts across England and Wales. Partnership activations will include in-ground media such as pitch perimeter boards and big-screen

Beaumont hits record-breaking century for England Women in Belfast

Beaumont hits record-breaking century for England Women in Belfast

Tammy Beaumont scored her 10thODI hundred and became the highest century-maker in women's ODIs for England as her side recorded a 275-run win over Ireland at Stormont.
Beaumont’s superb 150 not out off 139 balls was supported by Freya Kemp (65 off 47 balls).
The victory means the tourist’s seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

It was another strong day for captain Kate

ECB opens process to secure private investment into The Hundred

ECB opens process to secure private investment into The Hundred

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has opened the process to secure private investment into the eight teams in The Hundred.

The initial announcement of the process sparked global interest from a variety of investors for the annual short-format competition that is held across some of cricket’s most iconic venues.
Since the inaugural season four years ago, The Hundred has delivere

Vitality Blast and Metro Bank One Day Cup align with women’s game to drive professionalism and growth

Vitality Blast and Metro Bank One Day Cup align with women’s game to drive professionalism and growth

Men’s and women’s professional domestic T20 and 50-over competitions will be fully aligned for the first time next season in further steps to fuel the growth and reach of women’s professional cricket.
The move will see men’s and women’s teams competing side by side in the Vitality Blast and the Metro Bank One Day Cup from the 2025 season.
The eight women’s Tier One professional county teams

Taste of Cricket unites 2,000 people across the game in a celebration of inclusion and diversity supported by England Cricket stars and celebrity chefs

Taste of Cricket unites 2,000 people across the game in a celebration of inclusion and diversity supported by England Cricket stars and celebrity chefs

England Cricket stars Chris Jordan, Emma Lamb, Phil Salt, Ed Hossell, Fran Wilson, Josh Tongue and James O’Connor inspired at Taste of Cricket events this summer Celebrity chefs Ainsley Harriott, Angellica Bell and Chris Bavin helped cook up a storm at grassroots clubs across England and Wales Over 2,000 grassroots volunteers and players rewarded for their contribution to Raising The Game with

England Women squad named for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

England Women squad named for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024

England Women have named their squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 which takes place in United Arab Emirates in October.
Wicketkeeper-batter Bess Heath and all-rounder Freya Kemp are selected in a T20 World Cup squad for the first time as is Danielle Gibson who was a travelling reserve for the last edition in South Africa.
Bowler Sophie Ecclestone, the highest wicket taker in the

Kate Cross will captain both the ODI and T20 squads. Photo: Getty Images

England Women ODI and T20 squads to tour Ireland announced

The England Women ODI and IT20 squads to tour Ireland next month have been confirmed.
Kate Cross will captain the group who will play three One Day Internationals and two IT20s in Belfast and Dublin respectively.
Jon Lewis, who has been leading the England A squad over the past 12 months, will take charge as head coach and is joined by Courtney Winfield-Hill and Chris Liddle (England Women’

England Men’s and England Women’s series against India and West Indies at heart of 2025 schedule

England Men’s and England Women’s series against India and West Indies at heart of 2025 schedule

Five-match Men’s Rothesay Test series and Women’s Metro Bank One Day International and Vitality IT20 series against India at heart of the summer between June 20 and August 4. Before that, both sides will take on their West Indies counterparts in white-ball series between May 21 and June 10. Zimbabwe return for first time since 2003 with a one-off Rothesay Test at Trent Bridge from May 22 to 25. E

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