England name a 13-strong squad
Nine players named as Test reserves
Ben Stokes set become England’s 81st Test captain
England National Cricket Selectors have named a 13-strong squad for the first #raisethebat Test match against West Indies at Ageas Bowl starting on Wednesday 8 July 2020. Nine players will remain at the Ageas Bowl as Test reserves.
England Men’s Test Squad
Ben Stokes (Dur
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for recreational cricket in England to return from Saturday July 11.
The latest update from the UK Government signals progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB’s roadmap to return for the recreational game, meaning competitive cricket matches in England with adjustments to respect hygiene and
Please find below a link to download a video interview with Surrey and England batsman Ollie Pope. The classy right-hander scored 55 not out for Team Buttler in the drawn three—day intra-group warm-up match at the Ageas Bowl.
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Video and audio files of Ollie Pope’s interview
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England’s Sam Curran has tested negative following his COVID-19 test from yesterday.
The Surrey all-rounder, who had a sickness bug has recovered and is currently missing the intra-group three-day match, which ends today, has been self-isolating in his room at the Ageas Bowl.
He will now return to training over the next 24-48 hours and will be closely monitored by the team doctor.
Curran
First-Class Counties can field two Unqualified cricketers in County Championship and Royal London Cup from next season
The Vitality Blast remains unchanged with two Unqualified cricketers already permitted in the 20-over competition
Performance Cricket Committee made recommendation to ensure strength of men’s county competitions
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has approved a recomme
First-Class Counties can field two unqualified cricketers in the County Championship and Royal London Cup from next season
The Vitality Blast remains unchanged with two unqualified cricketers already permitted in the 20-over competition
The ECB's Performance Cricket Committee made recommendation to ensure strength of men’s county competitions
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appr
Please find below a link to download a video interview with Somerset and England spinner Dominic Bess. The off-break bowler bowled with control throughout the second day of the three-day intra-group warm-up match at the Ageas Bowl finishing with figures of
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Video and audio files of Dominic Bess’s post-day’s interview
Scorecard
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England all-rounder Sam Curran has had sickness and diarrhoea overnight. He is feeling better this afternoon and has been self-isolating in his room at the Ageas Bowl.
He will play no further part in England's intra-group three-day match, which is due to end tomorrow (Friday).
He has been monitored by the team doctor throughout and was tested for COVID-19 earlier today.
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Squad to follow the West Indies side and carry a logo on shirt collars
ECB reject any politicising of the movement and confirm their support endorses ‘progress and societal change’ only
The England Men’s Test team will wear a Black Lives Matter logo on their playing shirts when they face West Indies in the #raisethebat three-match Test Series, starting Wednesday 8 July.
The decision was t
Cricket will go #RedforRuth on Saturday July 25 to support families facing the death of a parent to cancer, through the work of the Ruth Strauss Foundation.
The Third Test of the #raisethebat Test Series will be named The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test with the second day seeing cricket turn red again for this year’s #RedForRuth Day.
The cricket family will be encouraged to wear red on the day
Please find below a link to download a video interview with Gloucestershire and England Lions batsman James Bracey. Bracey scored 85 on day one of the three-day intra-group warm-up match at the Ageas Bowl.
You will find the following files:
Video and audio files of James Bracey post day's interview
Scorecard
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Please find below a link to download a video interview with England Head Coach Chris Silverwood
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Video and audio files of Chris Silverwood’s interview
Footage of England Test captain Joe Root batting in the nets
A selection of stills from England’s indoor training from earlier today
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