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Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club Chair wins BBC Unsung Hero award

Des Smith, one of the founders and Chair of Sheffield Caribbean has been recognised for his work with the local community, championing the Windrush generation and his commitment to equity and diversity around encouragement and participation in grassroots sports.

BLOG: “The club is now a key part of the community all year round.”

As Disability History Month continues, Holyport CC Club Safeguarding Officer Tristan Head explains how his club has developed a thriving environment for everyone.

12 Days of The Cricket Collective honours national volunteers

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) celebrates the stand-out volunteers across the country in the 12 Days of The Cricket Collective.

Edgbaston lands sustainability awards after Go Green Game success

Edgbaston has landed three prestigious sustainability awards following a summer that saw the stadium host the country’s first ever sustainable major match day.

Callum Flynn to lead England Men’s Physical Disability team for India tour

England Physical Disability team will play five IT20s from January-February in India next year.

BLOG: “Bigger than anyone can imagine... cricket is a beacon of hope” - Reflecting on the impact of the 2023 Street Child Cricket World Cup

Shilly Pancholi, the England & Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) City Programme executive, reflects on a lifechanging volunteering experience at the 2023 Street Child Cricket World Cup in India.

ECB publishes Impact of Cricket Report

Report shows positive effect the sport has through getting more people active and creating social connections.

ECB's Environmental Sustainability Plan for Cricket - Every action counts

Kathy Gibbs was born in Barbados and has worked around the world before joining the ECB in 2021 as Sustainability Manager. She has written about the many and varied sustainable actions she has witnessed across cricket since joining, and how the ECB’s new Environmental Sustainability Plan aims to support all parts of the game to achieve their sustainability ambitions and protect the game for future generations.

Organisers confirm postponement of T20 Deaf World Cup

T20 Deaf World Cup, due to be held in Qatar, has been postponed.

England Men's Learning Disability team lift Tri-Series trophy

Captain Chris Edwards leads the England Men's Learning Disability team to another memorable series victory.

Unbeaten England Men's Learning Disability team prepare for final

100 per cent record in group for Chris Edwards' England Men's Learning Disability team.

Disability History Month: Alfie Pyle makes England debut

VIDEO: Middlesex Cricket intro to cricket session at Markfield Park

BLOG: It's women’s cricket’s time: how England Women were elevated into the national sporting conscience

Beth Barrett-Wild, the ECB’s director of the women’s professional game, explains how a strategic marcomms approach to the Metro Bank Women’s Ashes Series has set up a future of enduring success.

Record ton from Dan Bowser as England Men LD start strong in South Africa

Two from two in South Africa tri-series.

Trio of ECB umpires involved in Men's World Cup semi-finals

Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will both stand in this week’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals while Michael Gough will be fourth umpire on Thursday’s match at Kolkata.

2023 Business of Cricket Awards highlight the best of county cricket

Eighteen awards were presented at the annual Business of Cricket Awards (BOCAs) at a ceremony at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol on Thursday, 9 November.

Serving Bristol’s veterans: how Bedminster CC became the focal point for crucial support and assistance

Black History Month – Mick Piggott's story

National recognition for England Cricket’s Alfie Pyle

England Men’s Learning Disability (LD) batter Alfie Pyle has won the 2023 Variety Disability Sports Awards Rising Star award, capping off a remarkable breakthrough season in disability cricket.

England XI triumph in Dream 11 European Cricket Championship

Record-breaking 31 teams participated in the European cricket tournament.

Black History Month 2023: Tymal Mills, from Suffolk to Sussex and beyond

This year cricket celebrates Black History Month by shining a light on heroes of the game, past and present. This week we spoke to Sussex Sharks hero, Tymal Mills about the recent fruitful period in his career, his heroes in the sporting world and what it means to put his name down in the history books at The 1st Central County Ground.

Blog: What to consider - and how to access support - if your cricket club is affected by flooding

The ECB has an emergency fund to support clubs who need it and over 20 years’ experience of advising club on technical and practical matters. Our Director of Facilities, Bruce Cruse, has provided information on steps any club affected by floods should take.

Leshia Hawkins appointed as ECB Managing Director, Recreational Game

Steelbacks Academy celebrates first anniversary

For young Luton cricketers like Muhammad Arham Durrani, Northamptonshire’s Steelbacks Academy is providing an opportunity to showcase their skills and gain exposure to top-level coaches and facilities.

England Men’s Deaf squad confirmed for T20 Deaf World Cup

Eight countries will be divided into two groups and games will begin on 3 December.

Three uncapped players in England LD squad for South Africa tri-series

Chris Edwards and his team will be defending their title.

Televised DPL final helps inspire Matt Bateman's successful journey into disability cricket

Matt Bateman enjoyed a memorable first summer with Yorkshire's D40 team after being inspired by good friend and England Learning Disability star Alex Jervis after watching him in action in the Disability Premier League final on Sky Sports.

Glamorgan's Aimee Rees prepares for Sunday Times awards evening

One of the leading figures in Welsh women’s and girls’ cricket has been shortlisted for the prestigious Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award.