Blogs

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.

BLOG | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: ‘It’s time to rewrite the narrative of women's cricket.'

Beth Barrett-Wild, Tournament Director and ECB Women's Professional Game Director, looks ahead to opportunities that the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 brings to cricket in England and Wales.

BLOG | “It’s important to have a female coach… be a role model for others.”

Oxfordshire Cricket community cricket officer Charlotte Jennings reflects on her journey to become an ECB Coach Developer with support from The Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund.

BLOG: Celebrating World Autism Day: finding peace in cricket

Recreational cricket player, Andrew Edwards from Chirk CC, shares his experiences and explains how cricket clubs can be more welcoming to those with autism.

BLOG: "TAPA MATH HONE DE" (Don’t let the ball bounce)

Archie Kalyana from BBC Sport Cricket recounts her recent trip to India, documenting the impact of the game on women and girls, from the children in underserved neighbourhoods to the elite sportswomen of the year

Mady Villiers: “A trophy is definitely achievable this year.”

Durham Cricket’s international all-rounder reflects on her new club’s preparations ahead of the upcoming season.

Cam Bancroft: “Every team has a match winner. That’s what makes the Blast so special.”

After triumphing in 2024, Gloucestershire’s opening batter can’t wait to help his side defend its Vitality Blast title.

Transforming talent identification with education and engagement

Jaime Newell and Tony Fretwell, the ECB’s Talent Inclusion Officers for Women’s and Men’s Pathways, reflect on work detailed in the new Talent Pathway plan to maximise the talent pool and develop a more diverse and inclusive pathway.

Blog: “I just try to be enthusiastic.”

Rising Star Award winner Liv Preston has had a remarkable cricketing impact at her school and her local club. Now she’s got big ambitions for the year ahead.

Blog: “We want them to feel special every time they come to training.”

Metro Bank Champion of Girls’ Cricket award winner Anna Davies has built her club’s girls’ section from the ground up.

Blog: “I’ve had such a deep enjoyment out of cricket.”

Lifetime Achiever Award winner Ron Pearson reflects on a remarkable 63 years of dedicated service to Gwersyllt Park Cricket Club.

Blog: “The more I got involved with cricket, the more I loved it.”

Connecting Communities Award winner Shanaz Parvin is an inspirational volunteer driving the growth of women’s and girls’ cricket in Essex.

Blog: How East Molesey Cricket Club is Championing Women’s and Girls’ Cricket

As the sun rose over the River Thames, a passionate group of cricket fans gathered at East Molesey Cricket Club for a special occasion — a breakfast watchalong of England Women’s final IT20 in the Women’s Ashes. While the result wasn’t what everyone had hoped for, the event, a collaboration between the ECB, Metro Bank, Wisden and TNT Sports, was about more than just watching a match. It was a celebration of how grassroots clubs like East Molesey are helping to shape the future of women’s and girls’ cricket.

BLOG: “We all have a part to play in championing women working in cricket”

The Women in Cricket Employee Network (WCEN) Co-Chair, Jess Ward, looks back on the strides made by the employee network in 2024 and what’s next for the group. The Women in Cricket Employee Network is one of five employee networks within cricket alongside Race, Social Equality, Cricketability and LGBTQ+. Launched on International Women’s Day (IWD) in March 2023, the WCEN aims to bring women and allies from across the game together to positively impact the game for women & girls, helping to remove gender inequality.

Celebrating 1,000 new women’s and girls’ cricket teams in 2024

Leshia Hawkins, Managing Director (Recreational Game) at the ECB, reflects on a year of continued growth – and looks ahead to more positive developments in the years to come.

“Build it and they will come” - Inside the first year of the UK’s first all-weather cricket dome

We hear from those involved about Bradford Park Avenue's all-weather cricket dome

Empowering the Next Generation: Oxfordshire Cricket’s The Future Leaders Academy and the Power of Volunteering

Hear from Oxfordshire Cricket's Operations Director, Nick Pinhol, on their plans to empower and grow the volunteer network.