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  • ​Mark Wood Media Conference

    Please find below a link to download a video interview with England pace bowler Mark Wood following day two of the #raisethebat first Test between England and West Indies at the Ageas Bowl.
    You will find the following files:
    Video file of Mark Wood’s media conference

    DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit - England and Wales Cricket Board.
    Ends
    Editorial Notes:
    England Men’s Test Squ

  • ​ECB share guidelines for the return of recreational cricket

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has prepared guidelines for the return of recreational cricket.
    The purpose of these guidelines is to offer practical guidance to players and clubs on the steps they should take while undertaking recreational cricket activity in England from Saturday 11 July 2020 onwards, both in training and in matches. They should be read in conjunction with latest UK

  • National Selectors announce England men's behind-closed-doors ODI training group


    24 players named White-ball management group headed up by Paul Collingwood confirmed for Royal London Series
    England National Cricket Selectors have named a 24-strong ‘behind-closed-doors training group’ who will go into camp at the Ageas Bowl on Thursday 16 July ahead of the Royal London Series against Ireland starting on Thursday 30 July.
    The group, along with a separate white-ball m

  • ​Graham Thorpe Media Conference

    Please find below a link to download a video interview with England assistant coach Graham Thorpe following day one of the #raisethebat first Test between England and West Indies at the Ageas Bowl.
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio files of Graham Thorpe’s media conference

    DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit - England and Wales Cricket Board.
    Ends
    Editorial Notes:

  • ​Ben Stokes leads tribute with key worker names featuring on his team’s shirts as first #raisethebat Test gets under way

    England players pay tribute to key workers ahead of first #raisethebat Test against West Indies Teachers, doctors, nurses and carers among those whose names appear on players’ training shirts Ben Stokes says it’s “real honour” for players to wear their names
    Key worker heroes from across the cricket family were today honoured by having their names displayed on the training shirts of the Engla

  • 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<

  • 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

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