Blogs

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

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.

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.

"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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

How Moin Ashraf’s MACC Academy is nurturing the next generation of talent in Yorkshire and beyond

With coaching programmes for young cricketers, the Academy is supporting talented players take their skills to the next level.

Cricket is growing – and women and girls are leading the way

ECB Managing Director of the Recreational Game, Leshia Hawkins, explains how women and girls' has grown from strength to strength in the last 12 months

Beyond the Boundary: how Initial and the ECB are helping to normalise periods in sport

Sian Walkling, Head of Marketing for Initial Washroom Hygiene UK and Ireland, shares her thoughts on how the partnership between the ECB and Initial is bringing period dignity to the world of sport.

Blog: “You can see their eyes light up when they realise cricket is a game for them, too.”

Meg Lewis, winner of the 2024 Metro Bank Champion of Girls Cricket Award for Cumbria and the recently appointed Women’s and Girls’ Development Officer for Cumbria Cricket, says female cricket has never been stronger.

Olivia Robinson: "The more I played cricket, the more I forgot those dark thoughts"

Former Worcestershire pathway player, Olivia Robinson, has embarked on a journey from Land's End to John o' Groats to raise funds for Chance to Shine, crediting cricket to giving her life back.

BLOG: "I felt entirely at home, British and Indian. No division."

As we enter South Asian Heritage Month, Archie Kalyana, broadcaster, filmmaker and BBC cricket’s diversity producer, shares the joys and complexities of being a British Indian cricket lover

BLOG: Interns in cricket: “It’s been an amazing adventure.”

Thanks to a new partnership between the Greater London Authority (GLA), the ECB, and Cricket 4 London, three young interns have recently completely a 12-month placement in cricket.

Take Her Lead's The Rookie is back for The Hundred 2025!

Hear from past Rookie's and find out how to apply to become part of one of The Hundred team's this year.

County Cricket Day: a quiet game it’s time to shout about

Find out more about County Cricket Day.

Blog: "The arrival of the women’s team has been a shot in the arm for the club."

Juliet Callaghan shares her personal experience of her first steps into cricket, at Mayfield Cricket Club.

BLOG: “You think I’m joking, but so many studios and networks rejected Bend It Like Beckham”

On the eve of the England Women vs India Women series, the ECB has launched a blockbuster film trailer directed by acclaimed British-Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha – the brains behind box-office smash Bend It Like Beckham – showcasing the drama and rivalry between the two teams. In our latest blog, Gurinder talks about her inspiration behind the trailer, how women’s sport has evolved since Keira Knightly and Parminder Nagra put on the Hounslow Harriers shirt and the importance of cricket for British South-Asians.

“Every child involved will remember this day for the rest of their lives.”

Ian Gregory, Schools Programme Manager at Chance to Shine, reflects on a world-record-breaking day at Lord’s that saw 943 children take part in the world’s biggest cricket coaching session.

Join the Toyota Good For Cricket prize draw and fundraise for your club

Toyota's Good for Cricket offers a prize pool of over £200,000 for clubs across the country.

BLOG: Artist reveals inspiration behind exclusive scarf design celebrating the shared heritage and experience of England and India

Time to talk: Mental wellbeing and suicide prevention through cricket

"Using the positives of the sport to try and start these conversations we developed this idea that might be the way to go about trying to initially educate people about the loss we’d had" - Mark Boyns, Opening Up Cricket.