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  • The ECB announces a series of Board updates

    Colin Graves confirms his term as Chair will end on 31 August  The Board confirms Ian Watmore as Chair Elect AGM scheduled for an end of May slot Board members Lucy Pearson and Martin Darlow’s terms extended



    Colin Graves confirms his term as Chair will end on 31 August 
    The ECB Board confirms that ECB Chair Colin Graves has made the decision to end his term on 31 August. 
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  • The launch of cricket’s newest competition, The Hundred, will take place in 2021

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirms that the launch of The Hundred will now take place in summer 2021. The news follows a meeting dedicated to the subject, where the Board concluded it was not possible for the competition to be staged this year.
    The new competition has a vision to grow the game and is part of the ECB’s long-term strategy to inspire a new generation to choos

  • ECB announces further delay to the professional cricket season

    STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 10.00AM (BST) ON FRIDAY APRIL 24 2020
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today agreed that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales until at least July 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    The season remains subject to ongoing advice from government and health experts, and continued consultation with all broadcast partners to determine the op

  • ECB Launch Emergency Support Programmes For Recreational Game

    Cricket clubs and leagues are now able to apply to two new funding schemes specifically designed to help see them through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
    Full information on both the Emergency Loan Scheme and the Return To Cricket Grant Scheme can be found below, or via the ECB website here.
    The measures are part of a £61m package designed to support the whole game, with ECB having also annou

  • This summer's West Indies U19 tour of England postponed

    * Please see below an updated version of the release originally sent at 2pm on 04/03/20
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have agreed to postpone the planned West Indies U19 tour of England, scheduled for August and September 2020 due to scheduling clashes.
    With the West Indies U19 team being unavailable to tour England during the proposed window, CWI an

  • ECB announces measures to protect staff jobs

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a number of measures to help lower central costs, and protect jobs in the long-term, as the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold.
    This follows Tuesday’s news that the ECB will provide a £61 million interim package to help cricket withstand the financial impact of COVID-19.
    Today’s announcement includes measures to consult with sta

  • ECB unveils £61m interim support package for professional and recreational cricket

    Financial assistance made available at every level of the game; across counties, boards and clubs Package includes early release of £40m to support immediate cash flow challenges More than £20m available in interest-free loans and grants to recreational clubs
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a £61 million package to help cricket withstand the financial impact of COV

  • The Hundred: Second priority window and general ticket sale postponed

    The ECB has today confirmed that the next two sale windows for The Hundred are to be delayed. Following February’s first priority access window, a second instalment, available for subscribers to The Hundred, was due to open on 2 April. 
    The competition’s inaugural general sale was scheduled for 8 April. It was scheduled to be the first time that tickets for The Hundred were available in an all

  • ECB Announces Delay To Professional Cricket Season

    The ECB Board has today agreed that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales until at least May 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The ECB Board has agreed that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales before May 28. Work has begun on possible revised schedules to begin in June, July or August. The ECB has worked closely with the counties,

  • ECB Statement On The Recreational Game

    ECB statement on the recreational game in the light of the developing COVID-19 situation.
    ‘’Following the Government’s latest advice around social distancing, it is with sadness and reluctance that we recommend that all forms of recreational cricket are for now suspended.
    “This extends to training, pre-season friendlies and any associated cricket activity.
    “Sport plays an absolutely vital

  • ECB statement on Covid-19 planning ahead of start of domestic season

    ​We are undertaking a number of steps to prepare for potential outcomes that an ongoing situation with Covid-19 might bring for the cricket community here in England and Wales.
    In conjunction with our partners across the network, we are building contingency plans across a number of possible eventualities.
    Our main priorities are to ensure we scope out the landscape for financial, logistical

  • England's Test series in Sri Lanka postponed

    Due to the Covid-19 pandemic worsening globally, and after discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket, we have today made the decision to return our players to the U.K and postpone the forthcoming Test series between Sri Lanka and England.
    At this time, the physical and mental wellbeing of our players and support teams is paramount. We will now look to bring them home to their families as soon as poss

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