Raising the Game

Edgbaston lands sustainability awards after Go Green Game success

Edgbaston has landed three prestigious sustainability awards following a summer that saw the stadium host the country’s first ever sustainable major match day.

Callum Flynn to lead England Men’s Physical Disability team for India tour

England Physical Disability team will play five IT20s from January-February in India next year.

BLOG: “Bigger than anyone can imagine... cricket is a beacon of hope” - Reflecting on the impact of the 2023 Street Child Cricket World Cup

Shilly Pancholi, the England & Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) City Programme executive, reflects on a lifechanging volunteering experience at the 2023 Street Child Cricket World Cup in India.

ECB publishes Impact of Cricket Report

Report shows positive effect the sport has through getting more people active and creating social connections.

ECB's Environmental Sustainability Plan for Cricket - Every action counts

Kathy Gibbs was born in Barbados and has worked around the world before joining the ECB in 2021 as Sustainability Manager. She has written about the many and varied sustainable actions she has witnessed across cricket since joining, and how the ECB’s new Environmental Sustainability Plan aims to support all parts of the game to achieve their sustainability ambitions and protect the game for future generations.

Organisers confirm postponement of T20 Deaf World Cup

T20 Deaf World Cup, due to be held in Qatar, has been postponed.

England Men's Learning Disability team lift Tri-Series trophy

Captain Chris Edwards leads the England Men's Learning Disability team to another memorable series victory.

Unbeaten England Men's Learning Disability team prepare for final

100 per cent record in group for Chris Edwards' England Men's Learning Disability team.

Disability History Month: Alfie Pyle makes England debut

VIDEO: Middlesex Cricket intro to cricket session at Markfield Park

Record ton from Dan Bowser as England Men LD start strong in South Africa

Two from two in South Africa tri-series.

Trio of ECB umpires involved in Men's World Cup semi-finals

Richard Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough will both stand in this week’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals while Michael Gough will be fourth umpire on Thursday’s match at Kolkata.

2023 Business of Cricket Awards highlight the best of county cricket

Eighteen awards were presented at the annual Business of Cricket Awards (BOCAs) at a ceremony at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol on Thursday, 9 November.

Serving Bristol’s veterans: how Bedminster CC became the focal point for crucial support and assistance

Black History Month – Mick Piggott's story

National recognition for England Cricket’s Alfie Pyle

England Men’s Learning Disability (LD) batter Alfie Pyle has won the 2023 Variety Disability Sports Awards Rising Star award, capping off a remarkable breakthrough season in disability cricket.

Black History at the Kia Oval: Celebrating the African-Caribbean Heritage in South London

Chevy Green, Director of Programmes for the Ace Programme, takes us on an exclusive tour of the famous Kia Oval for #BlackHistoryMonth.

England XI triumph in Dream 11 European Cricket Championship

Record-breaking 31 teams participated in the European cricket tournament.

Black History Month 2023: Tymal Mills, from Suffolk to Sussex and beyond

This year cricket celebrates Black History Month by shining a light on heroes of the game, past and present. This week we spoke to Sussex Sharks hero, Tymal Mills about the recent fruitful period in his career, his heroes in the sporting world and what it means to put his name down in the history books at The 1st Central County Ground.

Leshia Hawkins appointed as ECB Managing Director, Recreational Game

Steelbacks Academy celebrates first anniversary

For young Luton cricketers like Muhammad Arham Durrani, Northamptonshire’s Steelbacks Academy is providing an opportunity to showcase their skills and gain exposure to top-level coaches and facilities.

Televised DPL final helps inspire Matt Bateman's successful journey into disability cricket

Matt Bateman enjoyed a memorable first summer with Yorkshire's D40 team after being inspired by good friend and England Learning Disability star Alex Jervis after watching him in action in the Disability Premier League final on Sky Sports.

Glamorgan's Aimee Rees prepares for Sunday Times awards evening

One of the leading figures in Welsh women’s and girls’ cricket has been shortlisted for the prestigious Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year Award.

Black Cricket Heroes: David 'Syd' Lawrence and Mark Alleyne in conversation

For Black History Month, Mark talks about his journey in the cricket, the importance of role models and his hopes for the next generation of Black cricketers.

BLOG: "The feeling I get when something goes right, is what I love about cricket."

Earlier this summer, Sophie was recognised for her personal development and contribution to Super 1s when she was presented with an Inspire Award by England all-rounder Chris Woakes and comic Adam Hills. We asked Sophie about her journey, and how cricket has helped her, and why she loves the sport so much.

Warwickshire support World Mental Health Awareness Day

Bears First Team Coach Mark Robinson, Vice Captain Alex Davies and Dan Mousley talk openly about mental health in support of World Mental Heath Awareness Day.

Cricket has attracted four nominations for The Sunday Times 2023 Sportswomen of the Year Awards

The Sunday Times Awards – now in their 36th year – aim to recognise and honour female athletes from the grassroots game right up to the very top.

Meet some of the cricket network's new Directors

The ECB hosted some of the newest Non-Executive Directors amongst the cricket network during an event at Trent Bridge during the Metro Bank One-Day Cup final.

Black History Month: Celebrating Glamorgan's Black players

During Black History Month, we are celebrating our black players and their contribution to the club's diverse, Welsh cricketing history.