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  • Sciver-Brunt’s half century helps England Women earn win over South Africa

    Sciver-Brunt’s half century helps England Women earn win over South Africa

    Nat Sciver-Brunt's half-century led England Women to a four-wicket win over South Africa in their opening IT20 match in East London.

    England needed 57 from the final six overs but Amy Jones and Sciver-Brunt hit 22 from the 15th over to swing momentum England’s way and reach their target of 143.
    Spinner Charlie Dean was the pick of England bowlers with 2-21, which included the key wicket

  • Sporting legends Dean Headley, Norman Cowans, Devon Malcolm, Dalton Grant and Tony Jarrett join celebrations at African Caribbean Cricket Festival

    Sporting legends Dean Headley, Norman Cowans, Devon Malcolm, Dalton Grant and Tony Jarrett join celebrations at African Caribbean Cricket Festival

    African Caribbean Cricket Festival hosted on Sunday (14 July) at Northamptonshire County Cricket Ground for a second year, celebrating Black and African Caribbean communities in cricket More than 1,000 attended the event, with former England cricket and British athletics stars Malcolm, Headley, Cowans, Grant and Jarrett among the famous names With the backdrop of the West Indies Test Series ag

  • ECB BOARD GIVES CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO MEN'S ASHES TOUR

    ECB BOARD GIVES CONDITIONAL APPROVAL TO MEN'S ASHES TOUR

    The ECB has issued this statement following a meeting of the ECB Board today:
    "Over recent weeks we have made excellent progress in moving forward on the England Men's Ashes Tour.
    "To facilitate further progress and allow a squad to be selected, the ECB Board has met today and given its approval for the tour to go ahead. This decision is subject to several critical conditions being met befor

  • Dates confirmed for England Men to play the Netherlands

    Dates confirmed for England Men to play the Netherlands

    England Men will play the Netherlands in three one-day internationals in Amstelveen next June.

    The matches will form part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League and have been rescheduled after the tour had been postponed from May this year.
    1st One-Day International – Friday, 17 June, VRA Cricket Ground

    2nd One-Day International – Sunday, 19 June, VRA Cricket Ground
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  • 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

  • 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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  • Alex Hammond bats against Bangladesh PD side (Credit Nathan Stirk/Getty)

    England bounce back on opening day of the Vitality IT20 Physical Disability Tri-Series

    England started off their Vitality IT20 Physical Disability Tri-Series campaign with a victory and a loss on a high-scoring day at Barnards Green Cricket Club.
    The side bounced back from losing to Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening game to beat Bangladesh by eight wickets and stay in contention to reach the Tri-Series Final on Wednesday.
    Bangladesh amassed 195-4 in the second game of the day