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.
Hear from past Rookie's and find out how to apply to become part of one of The Hundred team's this year.
Find out more about County Cricket Day.
Juliet Callaghan shares her personal experience of her first steps into cricket, at Mayfield Cricket Club.
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.
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.
Toyota's Good for Cricket offers a prize pool of over £200,000 for clubs across the country.
"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.
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.
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.
Recreational cricket player, Andrew Edwards from Chirk CC, shares his experiences and explains how cricket clubs can be more welcoming to those with autism.
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
Durham Cricket’s international all-rounder reflects on her new club’s preparations ahead of the upcoming season.
After triumphing in 2024, Gloucestershire’s opening batter can’t wait to help his side defend its Vitality Blast title.
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.
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.
Metro Bank Champion of Girls’ Cricket award winner Anna Davies has built her club’s girls’ section from the ground up.
Lifetime Achiever Award winner Ron Pearson reflects on a remarkable 63 years of dedicated service to Gwersyllt Park Cricket Club.
Connecting Communities Award winner Shanaz Parvin is an inspirational volunteer driving the growth of women’s and girls’ cricket in Essex.
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.
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.
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.
We hear from those involved about Bradford Park Avenue's all-weather cricket dome
Hear from Oxfordshire Cricket's Operations Director, Nick Pinhol, on their plans to empower and grow the volunteer network.
ECB's very own changemaker, EDI Education Manager, Georgia Pulman, shares personal and powerful insights on Black hair and identity
As part of the celebrations for the National Lottery's 30th birthday, we look at a cricket club in Northamptonshire that has benefitted from their funding
Head of PE at Wixams Academy, Tom Davies, details the impact of investment into the school’s new cricket facility. PHOTO CREDIT: Monica Wells
Dr Sarah Fane OBE discusses the MCCF's mission to reach more youngsters from under-served communities.