Corporate News

Squad announced for England Men’s Physically Disabled quad series

Squad of 15 players announced for trip, to be led by Callum Flynn

Shakib Al Hasan suspended from bowling

The Bangladesh all-rounder has been suspended after an independent assessment of his bowling action at Loughborough University.

Donations open now for cricket charities’ Big Give Christmas Challenge

This December, ECB Charity Partners Chance to Shine, Lord’s Taverners and the MCC Foundation are all taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

“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

Pioneering pan-disability international series to take place between England Men and India Men

England Men's Pan-Disability side to host India Men in new format of disability cricket at international level

Australia Men finish unbeaten in Visually Impaired Ashes

The 2024 Visually Impaired Ashes have come to a close with Australia Men finishing unbeaten, thanks to consistent performances from the home side's top order.

Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup 2025 fixtures revealed

The full domestic fixture list for 2025 is now complete with the announcement of fixtures in the Rothesay County Championship and Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Australia Men win rain-affected Visually Impaired Ashes

Australia Visually Impaired Men came out on top in the multi-format Visually Impaired Ashes, overcoming opponents England and the rain.

Surrey's Lee Fortis claims hat-trick at Grounds Manager awards

Fortis won the Bernard Flack Memorial Trophy for the third successie year and for the fourth time since he started at the Kia Oval in 2012.

Historic 2025 Vitality Blast fixtures announced

Fixtures for men's and women's Vitality Blast competitions have been revealed, with 52 double-headers to be staged in 2025.

Draw revealed for first ever Vitality T20 Women’s County Cup

The Vitality T20 Women's County Cup features teams from all three tiers of the women's domestic structure, culminating with a Finals Day in Taunton.

England Men's VI team fall short in first ODI of Visually Impaired Ashes

Match report from England Men's first match of the Visually Impaired Ashes.

2024 Business of Cricket Awards recognise inspiring innovations and dedication across county cricket

The 2024 Business of Cricket Awards are here! Counties across England and Wales have been recognised for their work this summer.

New independent Chair of Cricket Discipline Panel appointed

New Chair of the Cricket Discipline Panel, Richard Whittam, has been announced.

England Men’s Visually Impaired Ashes fixtures announced

Where to watch and follow England Men’s Visually Impaired cricket team in the Visually Impaired Ashes against Australia this November.

Taste of Cricket, a new cookbook celebrating diversity in the game, launches with a host of star contributors

The Taste of Cricket cookbook is now available from the ECB shop, featuring recipes from Ainsley Harriott, Stephen Fry, and Adil Rashid

Nearly 1m benefit from all-weather pitches and facilities improvements

More than 230 new all-weather cricket pitches have been installed across England and Wales with more on the way, benefitting over 900,000 people.

ECB updates Inspiring Generations strategy and launches action plans to detail next steps

ECB update on transgender participation policy

Thirty years of the National Lottery supporting cricket: Rushden & Higham Town CC

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

ECB publishes latest update on the game's progress in delivering recommendations from ICEC report

One year on from the response to the ICEC report, the ECB is updating on the progress made against the actions it set out to become a more inclusive sport.

Starting salaries equalised across men’s and women’s professional cricket from 2025

An update on contracts within women's and men's professional cricket, and salary bands for 2025

Statements – Heather Knight and Richard Gould

England Women’s Captain and ECB CEO respond to Cricket Discipline Commission decision.

ECB responds to CDC's Essex CCC sanctions

The independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has today published its sanctions decision in relation to Essex County Cricket Club.

ECB and Cognizant team up to turbocharge technology in cricket

Partnership will see Cognizant implement digital products and data capabilities with the goal of enhancing and expanding fan and player engagement

Pirates complete perfect run to earn first Disability Premier League title

Pirates become newest Disability Premier League title holders! Read the match report below. IMAGE CREDIT: NATALIE BELL

2025 Domestic Finals dates and venues confirmed

A total of eight county domestic finals will be played across men’s, women’s and disability competitions next season with the historic inaugural Vitality Blast Women’s Finals Day to be staged on Sunday 27 July.

Zoopla announced as the Official Property Partner of England Cricket

Zoopla will have nationwide presence at key cricket grounds across the country through advertising and broadcast TV, reaffirming its position as the first place the UK comes to for property prices and to sell and the second most visited property site.

Thomas Rew to captain much-changed Young Lions side in tri-series

England Men U19s will play Scotland U19 and Ireland U19 in a Youth ODI tri-series in Loughborough this month.