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  • Cricket turns #RedForRuth to raise over £870,000 for the Ruth Strauss Foundation

    The Ruth Strauss Foundation Test concluded yesterday with an incredible £871,221 raised to support families facing one of life’s toughest tests.
    The funds will go towards the Ruth Strauss Foundation’s mission of providing pre-bereavement support for families facing the death of a parent from cancer, and driving much-needed research into non-smoking lung cancers.
    Supporters, fans, clubs and o

  • Eoin Morgan Virtual Press Conference

    England Men's white-ball captain Eoin Morgan and his Irish counterpart Andrew Balbirnie spoke to the press ahead of the three-match Royal London Series at the Ageas Bowl.
    Below you will find the following files:
    Video and audio file of Eoin Morgan's media conference – DOWNLOAD HERE Video and audio file of Andrew Balbirnie's media conference - DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit - England and

  • ​National Selectors name England men’s Test squad for the #raisethebat first Test against Pakistan

    England National Selectors have named an unchanged squad for the #raisethebat first Test match against Pakistan starting on Wednesday 5 August 2020 at Emirates Old Trafford.
    The three-match series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment.
    England Test Squad:
    Joe Root (Yorkshire) Captain, James Anderson (Lancashire), Jofra Archer (Sussex), Dominic Bess (Somerset), St

  • ​Stuart Broad and Joe Root Virtual Media Conference

    England defeated West Indies by 269 runs to win the #raisethebat third Test against West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford and the series 2-1.
    Player of the match and player of the series Stuart Broad and England captain Joe Root spoke to the media in the post-match press conference.
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio file of Stuart Broad & Joe Root’s media conferences –

  • Lancashire and Leicestershire to play Bob Willis Trophy opener at Blackfinch New Road

    First-Class Counties Lancashire and Leicestershire will play their opening match of the Bob Willis Trophy at Blackfinch New Road in Worcester.
    Lancashire will be regarded as the home team for the fixture, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday 1 August.
    Leicestershire met all protocols to safely stage the match at the Fischer County Ground, however with the city of Leicester in lockdown due

  • Update on cricket spectator pilots

    Details have been announced of the second phase of pilots at the Kia Oval and Edgbaston next weekend to test Government guidance for crowds returning to elite sport.
    The first phase of the two pilots began yesterday with up to 1,000 spectators attending the Men’s county cricket friendly between Surrey and Middlesex at the Kia Oval, with social distancing measures in place. Edgbaston will also h

  • England Men name 14-strong squad for Royal London Series

    England National Cricket Selectors have named a 14-strong squad with three reserves for the three-match Royal London Series against Ireland at the Ageas Bowl, starting on Thursday 30 July 2020.
    The series will be played behind closed doors, in a bio-secure environment.
    England Men’s ODI Squad
    Eoin Morgan (Middlesex) Captain, Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), Jonny Bairstow (Yorkshire), Tom Bant

  • ​Rory Burns Virtual Media Conference

    England opening batsman Rory Burns spoke to media after day three of the #raisethebat third Test against West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford.
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio file of Rory Burns’ media conference – DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit - England and Wales Cricket Board.
    Ends
    Editorial Notes:
    England Men’s Test Squad
    Joe Root (Yorkshire) Captain, James

  • ​Stuart Broad Virtual Media Conference

    England seamer Stuart Broad spoke to media after day two of the #raisethebat third Test against West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford.
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio file of Stuart Broad’s media conferences – DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit - England and Wales Cricket Board.
    Ends
    Editorial Notes:
    England Men’s Test Squad
    Joe Root (Yorkshire) Captain, James And

  • Ollie Pope Virtual Media Conference

    England batsman Ollie Pope spoke to media after day one of the #raisethebat third Test against West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford.
    After being asked to bat first by West Indies, England ended the day on 258-4. Pope is 91 not out with Jos Buttler on 56 not out.  
    You will find the following files:
    Video and audio file of Ollie Pope’s media conferences – DOWNLOAD HERE
    Please credit -

  • Bob Willis Trophy fixtures announced; Women's 50-over domestic competition confirmed

    All 18 First-Class Counties will be in action when Bob Willis Trophy starts on 1 August A five-day final will decide the Bob Willis Trophy champions Women’s 50-over domestic tournament to be played this summer Vitality Blast fixtures to be announced next month Men’s red-ball trophy set to feature design of Bob Willis painted by his wife Lauren
    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has c

  • New Richards-Botham Trophy to recognise two of England and West Indies greats

    England and the West Indies will compete for a new Richards-Botham Trophy when they next meet in a Men’s Test series to pay tribute to two of their greatest players whose rivalry and friendship embodies the close relationship and mutual respect between the two sides.
    Today’s Third Test between the two sides will be the last time the two sides compete for the Wisden Trophy, the England and Wales

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