Ashley Giles appointed as Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket
Former international spinner Ashley Giles has been confirmed as the new Managing Director of England Men's Cricket.
Press Release Archive
2018 Press Releases
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Cricket Discipline Commission announces decisions on Alex Hales and Ben Stokes
Official decisions of the Cricket Discipline Commission in cases brought against Ben Stokes and Alex Hales.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Board endorses key strategic developments
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Board has approved a new strategy for the game and endorsed key projects to support the sustainability and future growth of cricket in England and Wales.
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Player availability •
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ announce updated regulations for England availability
New eligibility criteria approved for England men's and women's teams.
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Commonwealth Games •
ICC bids for women's cricket in Commonwealth Games
The ICC has, in partnership with ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥, submitted a bid for the inclusion of T20 women's cricket in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
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Clubs •
How to celebrate the Cricket World Cup at your club
Fancy the chance to celebrate the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup alongside your club teammates and local community? Read on…
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Cricket Remembers •
Cricket Remembers: ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ commemorates the cricketers of the First World War
Cricket Remembers honours those from our game who fought in the First World War.
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Ian Lovett elected as new ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ President
Former Middlesex chairman will immediately assume the non-executive position as ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ continues to work to make cricket a sport for everyone.
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Counties agree to men's domestic structure changes from 2020
The 18 First-Class Counties have agreed to a number of proposals bringing changes to the men's domestic structure from 2020 onwards.
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Andrew Strauss steps down as Director of England Cricket
Andrew Strauss has stepped down from his position as Director of England Cricket after three and a half years in the role.
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Governance •
Good Governance Institute independent external review
Report and recommendations of external governance review into payments to Glamorgan County Cricket Club.
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Participation •
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ and ICC Cricket World Cup aim to take cricket to one million children
The ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ and ICC announced their strategic plan to use the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 to boost cricket participation and drive growth in the game.
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Cricket Discipline Commission confirms hearing for Stokes and Hales
The Cricket Discipline Commission has confirmed the following regarding Ben Stokes and Alex Hales.
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Cricket Playing Survey •
Take part in the 2018 Cricket Playing Survey
Annual Cricket Playing Survey allows recreational cricketers to have their say and influence the future of cricket at grassroots level.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ statement – Ben Stokes
The ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ has made the following statement on Ben Stokes.
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Rainbow Laces •
Rainbow Laces returns for a second year
Vitality Blast and Kia Super League players will once again lace up this weekend to celebrate LGBT players and fans at every level of the sport.
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Cricket World Cup •
Pre-registration opens for Cricket World Cup public ballot
Get ready to book your seat at next year's ICC Cricket World Cup.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ to support Pride
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ will march in the Pride in London Parade, becoming the first sporting national governing body to participate.
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4,000,000 not out: Chance to Shine reaches major milestone
Charity has delivered cricket coaching to millions of young people since its founding in 2005.
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Trio named in Queen's birthday Honours list
Sue Redfern, Steve Elworthy and Brenda Trenowden named in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
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From launch to now: initial progress on the South Asian Action Plan
Cricket bursaries, urban centres and partnerships with British Asian Trust and National Asian Cricket Council part of progress since South Asian Action Plan launch.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥'s South Asian Action Plan revealed
Recommended actions include building more than 20 Urban Cricket Centres, 1,000 non-turf pitches and 100 turf pitches by 2024
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Kia becomes Official Car Partner of ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥
Two-year deal extends relationship with cricket.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Honoured At Women’s Sport Trust Awards
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ won two awards at the 2018 Women’s Sport Trust #BeAGameChanger Awards
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ and ESPN Caribbean agree broadcast deal
ESPN will screen all international and domestic cricket played in England and Wales over the next five summers
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ to resume university cricket funding
Sam Billings, Toby Roland-Jones and Jack Leach are products of the programme
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ paid tribute to Oslear
Umpire, who stood in five Tests, eight ODIs and 360 first-class games, passed away at the age of 89.
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South Asian Action Plan
What are we doing to ensure cricket is a game for everyone?
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Independent Board of Directors approved at AGM
Barry O’Brien, Delia Bushell, Alan Dickinson and Brenda Trenowden appointed with the addition of Chief Financial Officer Scott Smith
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Four new ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Board Directors proposed
The ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Board has unanimously approved a recommendation from its Nominations Committee, proposing the appointment of four new Board Directors.
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Cricket World Cup •
Record number of volunteers needed for Cricket World Cup
Recruitment of 4,000 volunteers for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England and Wales is now open to the public.
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Wasim Khan to chair men's county cricket working group
Leicestershire chief executive to lead group of 11 giving fresh thought to refining the structure of men's county cricket that has been agreed for 2020.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ presents 100-ball domestic game for men and women
Each team will face 15 traditional six-ball overs with an additional ten balls that add a fresh tactical dimension
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All Stars Cricket •
All Stars Cricket returns for 2018
The ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥'s programme to inspire the next generation of cricketers will run in over 2,000 clubs across England and Wales this summer.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ commissions external review into Glamorgan payment
Club relinquished the right to apply for Test matches during the 2020 to 2024
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ announce new T20 Board
Former England batsman Michael Lumb will join the new T20 Board.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ confirms new regulations for 2018
Concussion replacements, player conduct and bat sizes – a summary of changes to Laws, Playing Conditions and other regulations for 2018.
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Shiv Thakor banned for six months
Former Leicestershire and Derbyshire cricketer pleaded guilty to bringing cricket into disrepute
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Tributes paid to Frank Kemp
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ today paid tribute to former colleague Frank Kemp, who sadly passed away over the weekend.
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´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ announces new approach for England men's selection
The England and Wales Cricket Board is to introduce a new approach to scouting, assessing and selecting players for the senior men's Test, T20 and One-Day sides.
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Carl Hopkinson appointed Lead Fielding Coach
Former Sussex player will work with Men’s International Pathway, England and closely with the counties
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Vitality announced as new title partner for T20 cricket
Sponsorship includes all England's home T20s, Blast and key grassroots competitions