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24 September 2021 10:00

Bob Willis Trophy to support Alzheimer’s Society’s Sport United Against Dementia

Third Day of Bob Willis Trophy final to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s Society The charity’s Sport United Against Dementia campaign is working with major UK sports to create real and lasting change for those affected by dementia Anyone who needs dementia support can call Alzheimer’s Society’s support line on 0333 150 3456 To donate to Alzheimer’s Society, Text UNITE2 to donate £10

Heather Knight's century led her team to the win. Photo: Getty Images

23 September 2021 21:01

Heather Knight century takes England Women to series win

England Women 245-7 beat New Zealand Women 244-8 by three wickets

Heather Knight scored a superb century to take England Women to a record chase in the fourth Royal London International and a series win.
Knight's second ODI ton took her team past New Zealand's 244-8 to go 3-1 up in the Royal London Series, victory secured in the final over for the second time this summer.
The final ga

23 September 2021 12:38

Steve Elworthy to leave ECB to become Chief Executive of Surrey County Cricket Club

Surrey County Cricket Club has today announced that the ECB’s Managing Director of Events & Special Projects, Steve Elworthy MBE, has been appointed as the county’s new Chief Executive.
Following the announcement, Tom Harrison, ECB Chief Executive Officer, said:
“Steve has done so much in his time at the ECB, we’ll miss him hugely. He has played a huge part in the development of cricket

Leah Tahuhu took 5-37. Photo: Getty Images

21 September 2021 20:34

New Zealand win third Royal London International

New Zealand Women 181-7 beat England Women 178 by three wickets
New Zealand won the third Royal London International at Leicester to leave the series poised at 2-1 with two games to play.
England could only post 178 - thanks mainly to their lower order, particularly Katherine Brunt who made 49 - and New Zealand chased their target down with three wickets in hand.
Brunt was England's star

20 September 2021 16:42

Official Statement from the ECB Board

"The ECB has a longstanding commitment to tour Pakistan as part of the Men's Future Tours Programme in 2022.
"Earlier this year, we agreed to play two additional T20 World Cup warm-up games in Pakistan in October, adding a short women's tour with double headers alongside the men's games.
"The ECB Board convened this weekend to discuss these extra England Women's and Men's games in Pakistan a

Tash Farrant took the final wicket and got her ODI top score. Photo: Getty Images

19 September 2021 19:02

England Women edge tight match at Worcester

England Women 197 beat New Zealand 169 by 13 runs (DLS)
England Women rallied hard with the ball to defend 197 and come out on top in a tense and rain-affected second Royal London International against New Zealand at Worcester.
Danni Wyatt, in her 200th game for England, played something of a lone hand with an unbeaten 67 in a disappointing batting performance.
Wyatt and her teammates wer

Brunt scored 43 and took 1-12. Photo: Getty Images

16 September 2021 20:40

Knight and Brunt lead England to ODI win

England Women 241 beat New Zealand 211 by 30 runs
Heather Knight and Katherine Brunt led from the front as England Women won the first Royal London x ACE One Day International against New Zealand.
The pair put on 88 for the sixth wicket, with captain Knight (89) scoring her 22nd ODI half-century and Brunt making 43, to see England reach 241.
Brunt then took up the fight with the ball, bow