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ECB sets ambitious targets in new strategic plan
The ECB has unveiled a new and ambitious strategic plan which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels, to produce a vibrant domestic game as well as increasing and enthusing participation during 2014-17.
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England squad unchanged for Headingley
England selectors have named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Investec Test against New Zealand commencing Friday May 24 at Headingley following the 170-run victory against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s.
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ECB announces Cricketers of the Year
Matt Prior and Katherine Brunt have been named, respectively, as the England Men's and England Women's Cricketer of the Year for 2012-2013. Ben Foakes and Matthew Dean have also been honoured at Lord's.
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Lane leaves England post
Mark Lane has taken the decision to stand down from the role of Head Coach to the England Women's team after five highly successful years in charge.
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New format for Women's Ashes
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA) have announced that, starting in England in August 2013, the Women's Ashes will be decided in a new and exciting format.
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Swann and Bresnan return to Test fold
England selectors have named a 12-man squad, including Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan, for the first Investec Test against New Zealand commencing Thursday May 16 at Lord's.
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Waitrose bags England Team Sponsor deal
Waitrose has signed a ground-breaking three-year deal with the England & Wales Cricket Board to become the new Team Sponsor of England Cricket from next year.
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ECB to invest £96m in community cricket
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced that they will invest £96m in community cricket in the next four years after a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the ECB's Recreational Assembly.
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ECB brings cricket to the classroom
ECB has announced the launch of the Ashes School Challenge - a free interactive educational programme which will be aimed at primary schools nationwide ahead of this summer's Investec Ashes Test Series.
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England name Champions Trophy squad
England selectors have named a 15-man squad for the three-match NatWest ODI series against New Zealand commencing 31 May and the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 commencing 8 June. It includes Ravi Bopara.
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