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  • FCC Select XI squad named to face West Indies

    FCC Select XI squad named to face West Indies

    A 13-man squad has been selected for the First-Class County Select XI’s three-day match against West Indies at Beckenham starting on Wednesday 3 July.

    The squad features upcoming players from across 11 first-class counties and provides an opportunity to test themselves against international opposition.
    ECB Men’s Performance Director, Ed Barney, said: “We’re delighted to have selected a

  • Vitality Blast Finals Day to conclude domestic season

    Vitality Blast Finals Day to conclude domestic season

    Domestic season to conclude with Finals Day on Saturday 3 October Lord’s set to stage five-day Bob Willis Trophy final from Wednesday 23 September Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final set for Saturday 26 September Three domestic trophies to be decided in final week of season
    The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that this summer’s shortened domestic season will culminate with Vitali

  • Somerset pitch sanction delayed until next County Championship season

    Somerset pitch sanction delayed until next County Championship season

    The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that Somerset County Cricket Club’s points deduction for a breach of the ECB’s Pitch Regulations will be rolled on to the next County Championship season.
    A Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) Panel has ruled in favour of an ECB application to vary the sanctions in accordance with the provision of CDC Regulation 8.7.
    In essence, this means th

  • Update on cricket spectator pilots

    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

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

    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

  • ECB statement: Piloting spectator events

    ECB statement: Piloting spectator events

    The Government today announced that a small number of sporting events will be used to pilot the safe return of spectators through late July and early August. This includes two men's county cricket friendly matches, including Surrey v Middlesex at the Kia Oval on July 26/27.
    An ECB spokesperson said: "From the outset of this crisis, we’ve worked in partnership with the UK Government on the safe

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

    ​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

  • Hand sanitising station installed by the ECB at the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford (Getty Images)

    Official Statement – COVID-19 Tests

    The England & Wales Cricket Board can confirm that 702 COVID-19 tests were carried out between June 3 and June 23 with several stakeholder groups working at the bio-secure venues of the Ageas Bowl and Emirates Old Trafford. These groups include players, support staff, match officials, ECB staff, venue staff and hotel staff.
    We can confirm that all 702 tests were negative.
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