Media Releases

ECB announces Cricketers of the Year

Mon, 13 May 13 21:00:00 BST

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.

Lane leaves England post

Mon, 13 May 13 20:00:00 BST

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.

New format for Women's Ashes

Mon, 13 May 13 19:00:00 BST

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.

Swann and Bresnan return to Test fold

Sat, 11 May 13 22:00:00 BST

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.

Waitrose bags England Team Sponsor deal

Thu, 9 May 13 22:00:00 BST

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.

ECB to invest £96m in community cricket

Wed, 8 May 13 20:55:00 BST

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.

ECB brings cricket to the classroom

Wed, 8 May 13 13:00:00 BST

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.

England name Champions Trophy squad

Fri, 3 May 13 22:00:00 BST

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.

ECB reveal games at Emirates Durham ICG

Fri, 3 May 13 15:00:00 BST

ECB has confirmed a programme of international matches at the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground for the 2013-2016 period.

Swann penalised under ECB Discipline Code

Fri, 3 May 13 13:00:00 BST

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed that Graeme Swann has received a penalty under the ECB’s discipline code.