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  • ​ECB announces proposed dates and venues for England Men’s behind-closed-doors Test series against West Indies

    • England Men will play three Tests against West Indies in July, subject to UK Government clearance to return behind closed doors 
    • Ageas Bowl will host first Test, with Emirates Old Trafford staging second and third matches 
    • Edgbaston selected as a contingency and training venue
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced that Hampshire’s Ageas Bowl and Lancashire’s

  • England Men confirm back-to-training group

    The ECB can confirm the group of men’s players who have been asked to return to training, as England Men prepare for the prospect of behind-closed-doors cricket, subject to UK Government clearance.
    The ECB continues to work closely with its county partners to provide a safe and efficient return to practice for players, and is grateful for the support of the counties in assisting with the coachi

  • ECB update on the domestic and recreational game

    DELAY TO PROFESSIONAL DOMESTIC SEASON EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 1 THE ECB AND PROFESSIONAL GAME GROUP (PGG) WILL WORK TO CREATE A NUMBER OF OPTIONS FOR A SHORTENED OR REFORMATTED SEASON SUSPENSION OF RECREATIONAL GAME CONTINUES, BUT HOPES FOR A POTENTIAL EARLIER RETURN OF JUNIOR CRICKET TO BE SHARED WITH GOVERNMENT
    The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) can today confirm a further delay to

  • ECB confirm Regional Retainers for domestic women's cricketers

    The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today confirmed that up to 24 women's domestic cricketers will receive a Regional Retainer starting on June 1.
    The eight Regions (outlined below) will recruit the players, who will adhere to strength and conditioning programmes and undertake certain online modules including anti-corruption and anti-doping education. They will also give some of the

  • ​England men's players set to return to individual training next week

    STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 2.00pm (BST) ON THURSDAY MAY 14 2020
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England men’s players will return to individual skills-based training from next week.
    By utilising venues across the country for individual sessions, the ECB will be able to provide a controlled environment that ensures adherence to safety protocols and social distancing

  • Cricket family is 'Together Through This Test' during lockdown

    EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 ON 21/05/20
    ECB launches campaign to celebrate over 200 cricket initiatives across the game supporting the nation during COVID-19
    An emotional short film, narrated by cricket fan Stephen Fry, pays tribute to the response of the cricket family to the pandemic and thanks fans for their patience The ECB has created an online hub bringing together resources to support

  • ECB Launches League Emergency Loan Scheme

    Following the initial announcement of our Emergency Support Funding last month, ECB can now release details of a third funding scheme designed to support leagues.
    Nick Pryde, ECB's Director of Participation and Growth, said: "We're pleased to be able to offer a new League Emergency Loan Scheme to help affiliated cricket leagues during the current shutdown of the sport.
    "It has been great to

  • 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. 
    The Board look

  • 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

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