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  • ​Virtual Media Conference - James Anderson

    Please find the virtual media conference with England Test bowler James Anderson as the England men’s Test team settles into their base in Hambantota ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting on 14 January in Galle.
    The England players and management are currently self-isolating in individual hotel rooms until they receive their second PCR test tomorrow morning. If all test

  • ​National Selectors name squad for England men’s Test tour of Sri Lanka

    The England National Selectors have named a 16-strong squad and seven travelling reserves for the men’s Test tour of Sri Lanka.
    The touring party depart on 2 January and will play two Test matches behind closed doors at Galle International Cricket Stadium on 14-18 January and 22-26 January.
    England Men’s Test Squad:
    Joe Root (Yorkshire) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), James Anderso

  • ​England men’s Test tour of Sri Lanka confirmed

    The schedule for England Men’s Test tour of Sri Lanka has been confirmed. England will play two Test matches behind closed doors at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from next month.
    The England and Wales Cricket Board and Sri Lanka Cricket have agreed to biosecurity and travel plans for what is a rearranged tour following the postponement in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    The fir

  • Official Statement - Issued by ECB Chief Medical Officer Professor Nick Peirce

    Following the independent ratification of the two unconfirmed positive COVID-19 tests from the England camp in South Africa, the England and Wales Cricket Board can confirm that, following further testing and analysis, in the opinion of the independent virologists based in Cape Town and London, the two individuals are not infected, and do not pose any risk of passing on the infection to the rest o

  • ​Official Statement

    Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed to postpone the remaining matches in the current men’s ODI Series.
    The decision was taken jointly by the two Boards to ensure the mental and physical health and welfare of players from both teams.
    The CSA and ECB will now work together to determine when the three-match Series, which forms part of the ICC Cri

  • Official Statement

    Following the postponement of today's One-Day International between South Africa and England at Newlands, Ashley Giles, Managing Director, England Men's Cricket, has issued the following statement:
    "On behalf of the England touring party and the ECB, I would like to thank Cricket South Africa for their collaborative approach to postponing today's One-Day International.
    "Our number one priori

  • ​Virtual Media Conference – Eoin Morgan

    Please find England’s virtual media conference with ODI captain Eoin Morgan as preparation begin ahead of the first ODI against South Africa on Friday at Newlands.
    You will find the following files:

    Video file of Eoin Morgan’s media conference - DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit – ECB.

    England Men’s ODI Squad:
    Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jonathan

  • ​Virtual Media Conference – Mark Wood

    Please find England’s virtual media conference with quick bowler Mark Wood as preparation starts ahead of the first ODI against South Africa on Friday at Newlands.
    You will find the following files:

    Video file of Mark Wood’s media conference - DOWNLOAD HERE

    Please credit – ECB.

    England Men’s ODI Squad:
    Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire

  • Virtual Media Conference – Jos Buttler

    Please find England’s virtual media conference with Jos Buttler following England’s 3-0 series victory against South Africa.
    You will find the following files:

    Video file of Jos Butler’s media conference - DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit – ECB.

    England Men’s IT20 Squad:
    Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorks

  • Virtual Media Conference – Dawid Malan

    Please find England’s virtual media conference with batsman Dawid Malan following England’s four wicket win against South Africa in the second IT20 at Newlands.
    You will find the following files:
    Video file of Dawid Malan’s media conference - DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit – ECB.

    England Men’s IT20 Squad:
    Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) (captain), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jofra Arch

  • Virtual Media Conference – Jonathan Bairstow


    Please find England’s virtual media conference with batsman Jonathan Bairstow following England’s five wicket win against South Africa in the first IT20 at Newlands.
    You will find the following files:
    Video file of Jonny Bairstow’s media conference (this can be sued now) Video file of Sam Curran’s follow-up media conference
    (Sam Curran media conference is strictly embargoed unt

  • ​ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League series The Netherlands vs England postponed

    The Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have decided to postpone the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League ODI series scheduled for end May 2021 between The Netherlands and England, to May 2022.
    The continuing uncertainty regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and the far-reaching consequences pertaining to the staging of the three matches were the r

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