Raising the Game

Behind the scenes at St Albans Cricket Club: the people who make cricket happen

Members of St Albans Cricket Club shared their volunteer stories to mark Get Set Weekend 2026, powered by Toyota

Blog: “A day we’re all really looking forward to!” Steventon CC set to take 88 members to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final

Steventon CC coach Joe Bennett looks ahead to a London trip celebrating women’s and girls’ cricket at every level.

Toyota ignites 2026 cricket season with major grassroots funding and initiatives

Toyota's Good For Cricket Prize Draw supports clubs in raising funds for equipment, kit, coaches and facilities.

Blog: The season starts here - supporting clubs to thrive in 2026

"The figures highlight a thriving, evolving network and dispel the myth that clubs are in decline. Supporting clubs is therefore a priority at every level." James Simpson, Senior Manager, Clubs and Leagues, explains the ECB's Thriving Clubs Strategy.

Rothesay Domestic Cricket Journalism Award winners announced

Lauren Bell, Issy Wong and Sam Curran join 39,500 volunteers for a record Get Set Weekend 2026, powered by Toyota

More than 39,500 volunteers supported over 1,800 cricket clubs across England and Wales during Get Set Weekend 2026, powered by Toyota - the biggest turnout in the event’s history.

A blueprint for success: how Mickleover CC makes the most of Get Set Weekend, powered by Toyota

With Get Set Weekend 2026 now just days away, Mickleover CC club president Adrian Heaton shares his tips for making the most of 48 energetic hours.

Kent Cricket's Jaahid Ali: “The feeling coaching gives me is incredible.”

Former Pakistan A batter Jaahid Ali once made a century against England Lions. But after walking away from his playing career aged 27, he has forged a new life progressing through cricket’s coaching pathway.

Women’s cricket changemakers join forces to drive the continued growth of the sport

The flagship conference saw 250 coaches, players, captains, officials, leaders in cricket, volunteers and administrators gather in Nottingham last weekend.

Brown becomes second female to join Professional Umpires' Team

“To have reached this stage is special.” Gabi Brown joins the ECB’s Professional Umpires’ Team.

How a test-and-learn strategy is attracting new young volunteers across Lancashire

Lancashire Cricket Foundation workforce officer Aimee Higson Dibb explains how a flexible, test-and-learn approach is helping to bring new young volunteers into the game.

International Women's Day: Give To Gain

Derbyshire County Cricket Club celebrates the incredible women within our sport, and encourages you to help grow the game through some simple steps.

International Women’s Day: celebrating winners from the Cricket Collective and Impact of Cricket awards

To celebrate International Women’s Day, three remarkable award winners reflect on their journey to cricketing success.

Tell us your views! ECB launches survey to shape women’s recreational league cricket

Can you help design a structure that works for everyone? You could even win two tickets to an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final.

Umpires benefit from winter exchange programme

ECB umpires Ian Blackwell and Rob White have been preparing for the new season thousands of miles from home.

ECB and its delivery partners commit to multi-year investment to widen access and opportunity in the sport

The ECB and its official partners have announced increased funding commitments which will take cricket to more people over the next three years.

Major new investment into grassroots facilities to boost access to cricket

Keynote speakers confirmed for Network Live 2026: Leading the Future of Women’s Cricket conference

Sara Davies MBE, Olympian Kate Richardson-Walsh, Wing Commander Nicola Lofthouse and Clare Connor will headline the conference

How Thornton-le-Moor CC drove forward in 2025 thanks to a new relationship with Toyota - the ECB’s title partner for Get Set Weekend

Each year, Get Set Weekend sparks a wave of energy across cricket clubs in England and Wales. It’s the moment when volunteers roll up their sleeves, reconnect with their clubs, and prepare facilities for the season ahead. For Thornton le Moor CC, Get Set Weekend 2025 became even more transformative thanks to a new relationship with Toyota - the ECB’s title partner for the event.

Rothesay sponsor Domestic Cricket Journalism Awards

Entries are now open for the 15th Rothesay Domestic Cricket Journalism Awards.

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

Leading the Future of Women’s Cricket Conference 2026

An unmissable national conference for everyone shaping the women’s and girls’ game

Celebrating the leaders, volunteers and clubs driving excellence across the game

On Wednesday 28 January, the ECB celebrated the winners of the Impact of Cricket Awards and The Cricket Collective Awards 2025, which recognise the very best of the recreational game.

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.

Get your club ready for the new season with Get Set Weekend 2026, powered by Toyota

"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.