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  • ECB announce first phase to broaden Inclusion and Diversity Strategy

    Cricket’s governing body to focus on leadership, education and opportunity to address barriers and open up cricket to more diverse communities Changes to include increasing diversity in leadership across the ECB and the wider game Game wide anti-discrimination charter and code to span players, coaches, fans, media and clubs to launch Increased opportunities for BAME individuals across play, coach

  • Ben Stokes Interview

    Please find below a link to download a video interview with Durham and England all-rounder Ben Stokes.
    Stokes is set to become the 81st England men’s Test captain on Wednesday after it was confirmed last week that he will replace Yorkshire’s Joe Root as captain. Root, who has returned to Sheffield to be at the birth of his second child, left the secure bubble in Southampton last week. He will s

  • First-class Counties agree formats for shortened men's domestic season

    First-Class Counties agree to play a combination of red-ball and white-ball cricket this summer by majority vote ECB Board to meet to approve decision in coming days Further Medical and Risk assessments to be conducted by all 18 FCCs
    The First-Class Counties have agreed to play both red-ball and white-ball cricket during this summer’s shortened men’s domestic season.
    A majority vote was

  • ​Dom Sibley Interview

    Please find below a link to download a video interview with Warwickshire and England opening batsman Dominic Sibley. Sibley spoke to the media earlier today ahead of the #raisethebat first Test starting on Wednesday 8 July.
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio files of Dominic Sibley’s interview Footage from today’s training session at the Ageas Bowl
    DOWNLOAD HERE
    Pleas

  • ECB announce update to Men’s and Women’s international schedule

    England Men will play three Royal London Internationals against Ireland at The Ageas Bowl starting Thursday 30 July England Men will host Pakistan in three Tests starting on Wednesday 5 August at Emirates Old Trafford and three Vitality IT20s at Emirates Old Trafford starting Friday 28 August Discussions ongoing to schedule an England Women’s tri-series against India and South Africa Talks conti

  • England name squad for #raisethebat first Test against West Indies

    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

  • UK Government gives green light for recreational cricket to return

    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

  • ​Ollie Pope Interview

    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.
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio files of Ollie Pope’s interview Images via (Getty pooled photography)
    DOWNLOAD HERE
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  • Sam ​Curran tests negative for COVID-19

    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

  • ECB Board approve increase in Unqualified cricketers from 2021 men's county season

    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

  • ​ECB Board approve increase in unqualified cricketers from 2021 men's county season

    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

  • Dom Bess Interview

    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
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio files of Dominic Bess’s post-day’s interview Scorecard Images via Getty (pooled photo

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