Press Release Archive

Former England batsman John Edrich passes away

ECB saddened to learn of the death of batsman who scored over 5,000 Test runs for England.

Coaching appointments for England Men's Test Tour of Sri Lanka

England confirm coaching appointments for the Men's Test Tour of Sri Lanka in January 2021.

Chris Wood receives suspended ban following ECB investigation

Hampshire bowler admitted to charges following an investigation by the ECB’s Anti-Corruption Unit.

ECB Response to Post-lockdown Regional Tiers England

ECB response to three-tier system of regional restrictions once lockdown period ends on 2 December.

ECB commits to further action to drive out discrimination and increase diversity across cricket

The three new steps announced will form part of a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan to help make cricket a game for everyone.

ECB saddened to say farewell to Graham Cowdrey

The batsman scored 14,000 runs for Kent between 1984 and 1998.

County cricketers and the 1914-18 War

ECB remembers the most poignant stories of service and sacrifice from the world of cricket during the First World War.

ECB and LV= General Insurance launch £1million #Funds4Runs initiative

The ECB and LV= General Insurance have launched a pioneering initiative to support areas of grassroots cricket impacted by COVID-19.

Ron Kalifa to join ECB Board

Ron Kalifa OBE will join the ECB Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with Lucy Pearson and Martin Darlow reappointed for additional two-and-a-half-year terms.

First-Class Counties agree 2021 men's domestic structure

The County Championship will return in 2021 with a temporary new look, with the two top red-ball teams also set to battle for the Bob Willis Trophy.

Official Statement: Invitation to tour Pakistan

We can confirm the ECB has received an invitation to for a short white-ball tour of Pakistan in 2021.

Sussex CCC sanctioned by Cricket Discipline Commission Panel

Sussex CCC deducted points by a Cricket Discipline Commission Panel following an incident in their Bob Willis Trophy match against Middlesex.

Mitchell Claydon banned by Cricket Discipline Commission Panel

Sussex seamer Mitchell Claydon admitted charges related to altering the condition of the ball and a CDC Panel hearing was held this week

Chair's blog: Women's Big Cricket Month

ECB Chair Ian Watmore takes us through his experiences from a fantastic month of women's cricket

Women's Big Cricket Month | your stories

Read the powerful personal stories from women within the game on the impact of cricket in their lives.

ECB statement following Prime Minister's announcement on 21 September

An update for cricket in England and in Wales following announcement by the Prime Minister and First Minister.

England Women and Bob Willis Trophy final available to watch online

England Women’s Vitality IT20 Series against West Indies and the Bob Willis Trophy final will be available online for fans to watch via Sky and the BBC.

Statement by Tom Harrison, CEO England and Wales Cricket Board

ECB CEO Tom Harrison on the significant and long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on cricket in England and Wales and the steps being taken to ensure the future financial sustainability of the game.

Record number of women’s umpires working across Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

The inaugural Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy is launching a platform for female officials at the higher levels of the game.

ECB to celebrate Women's Big Cricket Month across September

The ECB and the wider game will celebrate Women's Big Cricket Month throughout September, culminating in a profile weekend on 26-27 September.

Chair's blog: A look at ECB's financial challenges due to COVID-19

ECB Chair Ian Watmore explains how the organisation will keep pushing the game forward despite the financial impacts of COVID-19.

A message from Ian Watmore on his first day as ECB Chair

A message from Ian Watmore to the game as he begins his tenure as ECB Chair.

Ian Watmore announces Board updates as ECB welcome him as Chair

The ECB today welcomes Ian Watmore into the role of Chair as he begins his tenure by announcing a series of Board updates.

New Balance unveils new red England T20 kit

Global athletic footwear and apparel brand New Balance has today unveiled the new red England Twenty20 (T20) kit.

Vitality Blast 2020 fixtures: Edgbaston Finals Day to conclude domestic season

The fixtures for the Vitality Blast and Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy have been revealed.

South Africa unable to travel for England Women tour

Cricket South Africa have informed the ECB they will not be able to accept the invitation to tour the UK in September 2020 due to the current international travel regulations in place for South African national teams.

ECB confirms Australia white-ball series to complete international summer of men’s cricket

Three Lions to face Australia in three Vitality IT20s and Three Royal London Internationals in September.

Tim Macdonald appointed England Women Senior Assistant Coach

Tim Macdonald worked with England Women at the recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup and has taken the job full-time.

Cricket turns #RedForRuth to raise over £870,000 for the Ruth Strauss Foundation

Despite the Test taking place behind closed doors, £871,221 was raised for the Ruth Strauss Foundation

Joe Denly to join England Men's white-ball training group ahead of Ireland series

Joe Denly is among five players to leave the bio-secure bubble at Emirates Old Trafford, with the others returning to their counties

Bob Willis Trophy fixtures announced

All 18 First-Class Counties will be in action when Bob Willis Trophy starts on 1 August, with women's 50-over domestic competition also confirmed to be played this summer.

New Richards-Botham Trophy to recognise two England and West Indies greats

England and the West Indies will compete for a new Richards-Botham Trophy when they next meet in a Men’s Test series to pay tribute to Sir Vivian Richards and Sir Ian Botham, whose rivalry and friendship embodies the close relationship and mutual respect between the sides.

Cricketing world to turn #RedforRuth for families facing one of life’s toughest tests

Cricket will go #RedforRuth on Friday July 24 to support families facing the death of a parent to cancer, through the work of the Ruth Strauss Foundation.

#DesignOurShirt competition winner announced

Winner Amy Maund took inspiration from key workers and the Black Lives Matter movement when designing her colourful shirt.

TMS cricket legends and school children feature in virtual song performances

ECB and Test Match Special have joined forces with musicians, students, school children and teachers to recreate two iconic songs – Jerusalem and Rally Round the West Indies – in exclusive virtual performances.

All First-Class Counties committed to playing same red-ball and white-ball competitions

Fixtures for new men’s domestic season to be announced later this month

Ben Stokes leads tributes to key workers in first #raisethebat Test

England Men will wear the names of key workers from the cricket community on their training shirts this week.

ECB announce update to Men’s and Women’s international schedule

ECB announce first phase to broaden inclusion and diversity strategy

The ECB today announced a range of actions in the first phase of work to strengthen its inclusion and diversity strategy and continue the change needed to make cricket a game for everyone.

First-Class Counties agree formats for shortened men's domestic season

First-Class Counties agree to play a combination of red-ball and white-ball men's domestic cricket this summer.

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 ECB's Performance Cricket Committee made recommendation to ensure strength of men’s county competitions.

ECB announces #raisethebat Test Series with players wearing key workers’ names on shirts

Upcoming Test series against West Indies named #raisethebat Test Series in honour of key workers.

England Men to carry Black Lives Matter logo on shirts throughout West Indies series

England Men's Test squad will join the West Indies side to carry the logo on shirt collars during the three-match series.

ECB commit to change in response to Black Lives Matter movement

Our commitment to change as we listen to and learn from the Black Lives Matter movement.

​Update on return to play for men's and women's domestic cricket

Men’s County season set to begin on 1 August with the First-Class Counties to decide on men’s formats to be played at a meeting in early July. The first year of women’s elite domestic structure under discussion; but women’s domestic game commits to play this season

Official Statement: COVID-19 Tests

ECB can confirm that 702 tests were carried out and recorded negative between 3 June and 23 June

ECB statement on recreational cricket

ECB statement on the safe return of our sport at recreational level.

ECB announces proposed dates and venues for England Men’s behind-closed-doors Test series against West Indies

​England men's players set to return to individual training

England men's players will train in a controlled environment in venues across the country

ECB launches League Emergency Loan Scheme

As part of its emergency support funding, the ECB has released details of a third funding scheme designed to support leagues.

Ian Watmore ratified as ECB Chair at AGM

Cricket family set to "Raise The Bat" for key workers

England players help to lead tributes as the game joins together to #raisethebat for cricket's key workers across the country.

England Men confirm back-to-training group

Men's players have been asked to return to training to prepare for behind-closed-doors cricket, subject to UK Government clearance

Cricket family is Together Through This Test during lockdown

The ECB has launched ‘Together Through This Test’ - a nationwide campaign shining a light on the work undertaken by the game in response to COVID-19 and highlighting resources available to the public.

ECB confirm Regional Retainers for domestic women's cricketers

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today confirmed that up to 24 women's domestic cricketers will receive a Regional Retainer starting on June 1.

ECB launches Dynamos Cricket app for kids

New Dynamos Cricket app provides lots of ways to get active, learn new skills and keep the family entertained.

ECB update on the recreational game: 12 May

ECB update on recreational cricket and COVID-19 following the UK government's changes affecting sport and physical activity, which take effect from Wednesday 13 May.

ECB discusses impact of COVID-19 with the DCMS Select Committee

The ECB has discussed the impact of COVID-19 on sport with the DCMS Select Committee.

ECB announces a series of board updates

Colin Graves confirms his term as Chair will end on August 31.

ECB announces The Hundred will take place in 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirms that the launch of The Hundred will now take place in summer 2021.

ECB announces further delay to the professional cricket season

No professional cricket will be played in England and Wales until at least 1 July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

ECB launches emergency support programmes for recreational game

Cricket clubs and leagues can now apply to two funding schemes designed to help them through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

ECB announces measures to protect staff jobs

The ECB has announced measures to help lower central costs, and protect jobs in the long-term, as the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold.

ECB unveils £61m interim support package for professional and recreational cricket

Financial assistance will be made available at every level of the game across counties, boards and clubs.

A letter from our England captains to the cricket family

England Women's captain Heather Knight and England Men's Test captain Joe Root share their thoughts and thanks with our cricket community.

ECB announces delay to professional cricket season

The ECB Board has agreed that no professional cricket will be played in England and Wales before 28 May.

ECB Statement: Covid-19 planning ahead of start of domestic season

An update on preparation for potential outcomes for the cricket community in England and Wales.

ECB statement on the recreational game

ECB statement on the recreational game in light of the developing COVID-19 situation.

Latest Coronavirus update - England Men’s Test tour of Sri Lanka

Latest statement from the ECB on England Men's Test tour of Sri Lanka.

England Men’s Test Tour of Sri Lanka – Coronavirus update

Supporters are requested to maintain good hygiene and a number of steps will be taken by players and management, including avoiding selfies and autographs

Ian Watmore Named as Next Chair of England And Wales Cricket Board

The 61-year-old will succeed Colin Graves when leaves he leaves the post in November 2020

ECB launches Dynamos Cricket to inspire the next generation

The new programme to inspire 8-11 year olds will begin this summer!

Notts take centre stage at the BOCAs

The Business of Cricket Awards celebrate innovation and hard work in domestic cricket

Richard Illingworth wins Umpire of the Year award

English umpire becomes second Englishman to win the David Shepherd Trophy

ECB pays tribute to Peter Dury Snr MBE

The ECB remembers Peter Dury Snr, who was awarded an MBE for his services to sport.

Grassroots heroes recognised in New Year Honours

Six grassroots cricketing heroes have received the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours for their services and dedication to cricket.