South Asian cricket culture celebrated at unique networking event
Leading South Asian members of the cricket workforce travelled to Bristol earlier this month to attend the Race in Cricket Employee Network’s groundbreaking networking event.
Blogs
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ECB launches Champions of Change to inspire the next generation of cricket leaders
Applications are now open for Champions of Change, a new programme designed to empower young people aged 14–18 to use cricket as a platform for positive change in their clubs and communities.
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BLOG: Meet the Volunteers Helping Bring the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 to Life
When the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off tomorrow, fans will witness world-class cricket, unforgettable moments and packed stadiums celebrating the very best of the women’s game. But behind every matchday experience will be a team of dedicated volunteers helping to make the tournament possible.
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Why I love cricket (and why you should try it too!) - by Teja, age 12
In a year where England and Wales are hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the ECB is aiming to inspire 500,000 women and girls to play cricket. In this blog, we hear from Teja, aged 12, about why cricket could be a game for you.
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Five things we’re noticing this Volunteers’ Week - and why cricket’s volunteering future has never looked stronger
To mark Volunteers’ Week, Tom Raymond-Hill, Head of Core Game Development and Natalie Powell, Volunteers Executive at the ECB reflect on five trends shaping the next chapter of cricket’s volunteer community.
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Roses on the rise as girls’ cricket blossoms at Lightcliffe
"For a club proud of its past, the Roses story feels like exactly the kind of future-facing chapter worth telling."
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Lord's Taverners announce new softball cricket competition for SEND and ALN schools
The competition will also serve as a pathway into the Lord’s Taverners community-based Super 1s programme.
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Blog: Ammar Din Begum - from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams to attending the House of Lords
How Chance to Shine has created memories for their new Youth Advisory Board co-chair
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Behind the scenes at St Albans Cricket Club: the people who make cricket happen
Members of St Albans Cricket Club shared their volunteer stories to mark Get Set Weekend 2026, powered by Toyota
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Blog: “A day we’re all really looking forward to!” Steventon CC set to take 88 members to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final
Steventon CC coach Joe Bennett looks ahead to a London trip celebrating women’s and girls’ cricket at every level.
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Blog: The season starts here - supporting clubs to thrive in 2026
"The figures highlight a thriving, evolving network and dispel the myth that clubs are in decline. Supporting clubs is therefore a priority at every level." James Simpson, Senior Manager, Clubs and Leagues, explains the ECB's Thriving Clubs Strategy.
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A blueprint for success: how Mickleover CC makes the most of Get Set Weekend, powered by Toyota
With Get Set Weekend 2026 now just days away, Mickleover CC club president Adrian Heaton shares his tips for making the most of 48 energetic hours.
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Kent Cricket's Jaahid Ali: “The feeling coaching gives me is incredible.”
Former Pakistan A batter Jaahid Ali once made a century against England Lions. But after walking away from his playing career aged 27, he has forged a new life progressing through cricket’s coaching pathway.
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How a test-and-learn strategy is attracting new young volunteers across Lancashire
Lancashire Cricket Foundation workforce officer Aimee Higson Dibb explains how a flexible, test-and-learn approach is helping to bring new young volunteers into the game.
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International Women’s Day: celebrating winners from the Cricket Collective and Impact of Cricket awards
To celebrate International Women’s Day, three remarkable award winners reflect on their journey to cricketing success.
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How Thornton-le-Moor CC drove forward in 2025 thanks to a new relationship with Toyota - the ECB’s title partner for Get Set Weekend
Each year, Get Set Weekend sparks a wave of energy across cricket clubs in England and Wales. It’s the moment when volunteers roll up their sleeves, reconnect with their clubs, and prepare facilities for the season ahead. For Thornton le Moor CC, Get Set Weekend 2025 became even more transformative thanks to a new relationship with Toyota - the ECB’s title partner for the event.
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Creativity in coaching: how Jennifer Jackson-Tullett uses her experience to drive player development
Surrey CCC’s head of talent pathway Jennifer Jackson-Tullett reflects on her career ahead of her highly anticipated workshop at Network Live 2026: Leading the Future of Women’s Cricket conference
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Blog: “Learning has been crucial for every step of my journey.”
Cheshire Cricket women’s and girls’ development officer Amy Jones looks ahead to speaking at March’s two-day conference Network Live 2026: Leading the Future of Women’s Cricket.
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The people behind the pitch: how STAG is building a thriving network of volunteer ground staff
The Staffordshire Association of Grounds Managers is reshaping how clubs support and recognise essential ground volunteers.
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"Cricket's in my blood": England Men's Deaf and Mixed Disability star James Dixon reflects on his journey through the game
In the last of our Disability History Month blog series, England Men’s Deaf and Mixed Disability player James Dixon speaks about the challenges he’s overcome in his decorated career and how the disability game continues to improve.
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“Disability cricket has brought us all closer together.”
In the next part of our Disability History Month blog series, we look at young cricketers with disabilities across the New Forest who are making their mark in both coaching and competitive league cricket thanks to the pioneering work of Disability Cricket Champion Club Beaulieu CC.
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Lord’s Taverners honours four disability cricket champions
In the next part of our Disability History Month blog series, four disability cricket champions reflect on their success after being recognised at the Lord’s Taverners Super 1s Awards Evening at The Kia Oval earlier this year.
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Disability cricket in Cornwall: “The growth has been amazingly quick.”
In the first blog of a new series marking Disability History Month 2025, Cornwall Cricket chief executive Joe Skinner reflects on two years of eye-catching growth in the county’s disability cricket scene.
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Providing opportunities for every talented cricketer to progress
Tony Fretwell, the ECB’s Talent Inclusion Officer, reflects on a bold new strategy to widen the game’s talent pool.
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Authentic leadership in sport: how Northumberland cricket coaches benefited from a pioneering workshop
A new partnership between the Cricket Regulator and former England and Leeds Rhinos player Stevie Ward saw Northumberland cricket coaches explore the benefits of psychological safety, vulnerability, connection, and fear.
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Safeguarding underpins everything else we do
Sara Niblock, Director of Cricket Regulator Operations, reflects on the organisation’s ongoing commitment and determination to keep everyone safe in cricket.
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Ellie Threlkeld: “Hopefully this is just the start.”
The two-time trophy-lifting Lancashire captain Ellie Threlkeld believes her team can enjoy many years of success after a landmark 2025 in the first season of women's professional domestic cricket.
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Berkshire captain Izzy Storrar: “It was a great day.”
The story of how Berkshire overcame Devon to win the inaugural Metro Bank One Day Cup – Women’s League 3 final in the first year of the new professional women’s domestic set-up.
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“It’s the best seat in the house.” Umpires Laura Spragg and Kelly Alcock urge others to get involved
Two emerging officials will control Sunday’s Metro Bank T3 Division One final between Devon and Berkshire at Kibworth CC.
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BLOG: Catch the Spirit: Resetting normal through the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
In our latest blog, ECB Marketing Director, Jen Vile, unpacks the strategy behind Catch the Spirit, our global multi-channel campaign to build excitement about the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.