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The England and Wales Cricket Board is the governing body for all cricket in England and Wales.
ECB provides support for the game far beyond the boundaries of just international and first class cricket.
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Scorers applauded by ACO
After the World Twenty20, the ECB ACO would like to congratulate their scorer members and the other scorers who were part of the large volunteer team for the tournament.
Vaughan announces retirement
The ECB has announced that the former England captain Michael Vaughan is to retire from all forms of professional cricket with immediate effect.
Park events venues confirmed
ECB has confirmed the venue details for the npower Cricket in the Park events across England this summer.
England women praised by Parliament
England women, who won the ICC World Twenty20 at Lord's on Sunday, have been honoured at a Parliamentary reception - with Prime Minister Gordon Brown leading the tributes to the team.
ECB lauded for World T20 handling
ICC president David Morgan praised the ECB’s role in hosting the ICC World Twenty20, in particular that played by tournament director Steve Elworthy.
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