The Latest Breaking News from ECB

Gary Ballance says sorry to Azeem Rafiq for ‘unacceptable’ and ‘racist’ language

Rafiq says his former team-mate can become ‘part of the solution’ in cricket’s fight against racism.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022

Lord Patel denies he was ECB 'suit' Ben Stokes told to "f*** off" after World Cup final

Ben Stokes revealed in his new documentary that he told an ECB official to "f*** off" following the 2019 World Cup final, and Lord Patel has responded to reports he was the unnamed 'suit' Stokes swore at

Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022

ECB to take Women’s Ashes to major venues next year including Trent Bridge Test

The ECB will look to build on the popularity of women’s cricket by taking the multi-format Ashes to more major venues next year, including a Test match set to be held at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

Premier League behind 139-year Ashes first as 'Sky Sports influence ECB decision'

England will not play Test matches in August for the foreseeable future, with reports claiming Sky Sports are behind the decision due it clashing with their coverage of the Premier League

Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022

Powell has chance to reset market expectations at central bankers' gathering

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will have a chance — if he wants to take it — to reset expectations in financial markets when central bankers gather this week at their annual Jackson Hole retreat.

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

‘A big Rubik’s Cube’: Strauss believes Test and T20 cricket can sit together

Andrew Strauss has said ‘the cricket world is changing unbelievably quickly’ and the ECB needs be nimble and adaptable

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022

Richard Thompson’s in-tray: key tasks for ECB chair with cricket in turmoil

From appointing a new chief executive to mending the rifts caused by the Hundred, there is plenty for the new man to do

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022

Cricket is about to reach tipping point with power grab of alternative season

The latest announcement of T20 leagues in South Africa and the UAE is significant – franchise cricket is ready to take over

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

Alice Capsey fires Invincibles to victory against Superchargers on 18th birthday

Oval Invincibles completed a spectacular run chase to beat Northern Superchargers by nine wickets, Alice Capsey hitting a six to secure victory

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022

Women’s Hundred returns with new stars but prime-time pressure

As Oval Invincibles begin their title defence, players such as Ellyse Perry can help the competition to match its 2021 success

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022