The Latest Breaking News from ECB

Azeem Rafiq reveals ‘abuse, threats and attacks’ since racism testimony: ‘We’ve been driven out of the country’

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq has detailed the shocking “abuse, threats and attacks” aimed at him and his family in the year since his harrowing testimony on racism in the game, telling of how he has been “driven out of the country” over fears for his safety.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

Cricket "in denial" over racism says Azeem Rafiq as Yorkshire chair slams ECB process

Yorkshire chair Lord Patel and former player Azeem Rafiq spoke to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee about racism within cricket

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Azeem Rafiq: ‘Nothing’s changed, except I’ve been driven out of the country’

The former Yorkshire bowler appeared before the DCMS committee on Tuesday and highlighted the abuse he and his family have faced since he gave evidence last year

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

England star Liam Livingstone ruled out of Pakistan tour with knee injury

Lancashire all rounder Liam Livingstone jarred his knee while fielding on day two in Rawalpindi and now his tour is over, with England not planning to call up a replacement

Daily Mirror · Dec 5, 2022

ECB chief insists The Hundred is worth 'a lot more than £1bn' in IPL comparison

Richard Thompson has confirmed the ECB received an offer to invest in The Hundred and claimed the tournament is worth "more" than £1bn after one of the new IPL franchises was bought for $940m last year

Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022

The Hundred would cost ‘a few billion’ to buy, ECB chair Richard Thompson claims

It has been suggested private equity company Bridgepoint Group had made a £400million offer for 75 per cent of the tournament

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Historic Pakistan Test to go ahead despite virus striking England players

England’s first Test in Pakistan in 17 years almost derailed by virus but the ECB have confirmed they have enough players to field an XI

The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2022

Federal Reserve to slow interest rate rises as it tackles 40-year inflation high

Jerome Powell warned there ‘was more ground to cover’ and rates would stay higher for an extended period

The Guardian - US · Nov 30, 2022

ECB says bitcoin is on ‘road to irrelevance’ amid crypto collapse

European Bank criticises digital currency sector for facilitating illegal activity

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022

Leaking luggage, Minder and a £1,000 bonus: memories of touring Pakistan

A Test series in Pakistan is always an experience. I’ve been present for three of the previous four tours so I’m conditioned for the odd surprise

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022