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England Lions Announce Squad for South Africa Training Camp and Four-Day Match Against South Africa A

The England Men's Lions have confirmed a 19-player squad to tour South Africa from 20 November to 14 December. The camp will focus on supporting the development of the highest potential players, with a focus on individualised and high-quality training. The tour will conclude with a four-day match against South Africa A in Western Province. The tour is designed to further develop England's talent p

England Men name white-ball squad for tour of West Indies

England Men name white-ball squad for tour of West Indies

Jos Buttler fit to resume as white-ball captain for the tour Yorkshire leg-spinner Jafer Chohan earns his first England Men’s call-up with John Turner and Dan Mousley the other uncapped players An additional two players will join the white-ball squad from the Pakistan Test tour once the third Test begins
The England Men's selection panel has named a 14-player squad for the upcoming T20 and OD

ECB publishes latest update on the game's progress in delivering recommendations from ICEC report

ECB publishes latest update on the game's progress in delivering recommendations from ICEC report

One year on from the response to the ICEC report, the ECB is updating on the progress made against the actions it set out to become a more inclusive sport. Today’s update details progress by the ECB and the wider game in driving cultural and structural change, and the ongoing work to embed equity, diversity and inclusion through cricket. Progress over the last year includes increased investment i

Starting salaries equalised across men’s and women’s professional cricket from 2025

Starting salaries equalised across men’s and women’s professional cricket from 2025

Minimum starting salaries will be equalised across men’s and women’s professional domestic cricket from 2025.

The move will apply both at ‘Rookie’ level, which is being introduced into the women’s game for the first time and which will typically be a player’s first professional contract, and at ‘Senior Pro’ level for players who have established themselves in first teams.
It has also bee

Chris Guest appointed as England Women U19 Performance Lead

Chris Guest appointed as England Women U19 Performance Lead

The ECB is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Guest as England Women U19 Performance Lead.
Guest arrives from The Blaze where he spent three years as head coach of Loughborough Lightning and then The Blaze following the region’s move to Nottinghamshire in 2022, leading the latter to Charlotte Edwards Cup success this summer.
Alongside his regional commitments, he led the England

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

Harry Brook to captain ODI team with Jos Buttler ruled out

Harry Brook to captain ODI team with Jos Buttler ruled out

England Men’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the Metro Bank ODI Series against Australia as he continues to recover from a right calf injury. Yorkshire right-handed batter Harry Brook will captain the ODI team for the first time in Buttler’s absence.

Leicestershire’s Josh Hull is also sidelined for the series with a quad injury. Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone

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

Disability Premier League Winners, Pirates. IMAGE CREDIT: NATALIE BELL.

Pirates complete perfect run to earn first Disability Premier League title

Pirates (143/6) beat Tridents (111/9) by 32 runs.
A terrific unbeaten run culminated in victory for the Pirates, winning their first Disability Premier League (DPL) title at Sophia Gardens.
The precursor to England Men’s 2nd Vitality IT20 against Australia saw a dominant bowling performance overwhelm the Tridents’ batters to see them fall 32 runs short of their 144 target.
Winning the

2025 Domestic Finals dates and venues confirmed

2025 Domestic Finals dates and venues confirmed

Vitality Blast Men’s Finals Day to be played on Saturday 13 September with ticket ballot now open for best chance for fans to secure their place Kia Oval to host first-ever Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day on 27 July Utilita Bowl to host Metro Bank One-Day Cup Women’s Final on same weekend Trent Bridge hosts Metro Bank One-Day Cup Men’s Final Disability Premier League Final set to be staged in S

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

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