Rob Key backed to succeed in bid to ‘shape next great era of English cricket’ Former England captain Nasser Hussain is among those wishing Key well in his new role as managing director. The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022
Robert Key appointed managing director of England men’s cricket team The former England batter will succeed Ashley Giles in the role following the latter's departure in the wake of England's 4-0 loss to Australia The Hindu · Apr 17, 2022
ECB appoint Rob Key as managing director of England men's setup LONDON: Former Kent captain and England batter Rob Key has been appointed as the new managing director of England's men's setup, the country's cricket board said on Sunday. The Times of India · Apr 17, 2022
Rob Key excited to ‘shape new England era’ after being appointed ECB men’s managing director Key had been a surprise contender for the job having primarily worked as a commentator and pundit since retiring from cricket The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022
Stopgap captain could be perfect for England after Joe Root’s overdue exit ECB shouldn’t be afraid of appointing a short-term leader who can steer the side through a challenging summer The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2022
ECB’s statistical spin hides the fact that Joe Root was sunk as England captain A nice person and an all-time great batsman but after 64 Tests it is still hard to know what a Joe Root side is supposed to look like The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2022
Joe Root’s resignation leaves desperate England in need of top-to-bottom reset Ben Stokes is the favourite to succeed Root and faces an almighty task getting a struggling England team – with no head coach or director – back to winning ways with the visit of New Zealand on the horizon The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022
James Anderson backs Joe Root for further greatness after captaincy resignation Team-mates Anderson, Stuart Broad and Ben Stokes have lead the tributes after Root stepped down The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022
European Central Bank faces pressure from record inflation Officials at Europe's central bank have inflation on their minds The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022
ECB reprimanded after blunder saw emails sent to kids promoting junk food The Advertising Standards Authority have upheld a complaint against KP Snacks and the ECB over a campaign which included email promotion and paid-for adverts on social media Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022
Cricket bosses under fire over junk food adverts targeting children The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two ads for The Hundred cricket tournament that were promoting crisps and toffee popcorn Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2022
Lord Patel recognises pressures on Yorkshire but hopes team can focus on cricket Patel has overseen sweeping reforms after being parachuted into his role amid one of the most turbulent spells in Yorkshire’s history. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
English cricket on back foot after ad watchdog bans junk food campaign ASA found that campaign from KP Snacks, which sponsors ECB’s Hundred competition, targeted ads at children The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2022
ECB and KP Snacks warned over junk food ads targeting young cricket fans The Advertising Standards Authority has banned two adverts for The Hundred cricket tournament promoting crisps and toffee popcorn to under-16s. The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022 Up to 12 ex-Yorkshire staff to ‘face charges’ from ECB over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal The ECB launched an investigation last November over Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism during his time as a player at Yorkshire and several people are now reportedly facing disciplinary charges
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2022 High prices and low growth should nip UK and eurozone interest rate rises in the bud Central banks talk tough about tackling inflation, but raising borrowing costs now risks plunging us into recession this year
Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2022 England legend accuses "short sighted" ECB of being "beyond reckless" and a "disgrace" England legend Jack Russell has criticised the ECB's efforts to promote the County Championship, with fellow ex-Test star Graeme Fowler accusing them of not 'caring about the future of the game'
Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022 England star Ben Stokes set to return to action in May despite fears over knee injury Star all-rounder Ben Stokes will feature for Durham next month, despite concerns over a knee issue he picked up on England's chastening tour defeat of the Caribbean
Reuters · Apr 7, 2022 ECB's Lagarde has COVID but symptoms mild European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 but her symptoms are mild and she will continue to work.
Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022 10 uncapped England prospects who could advance Test ambitions in County Championship England handed debuts to three players during the recent West Indies series and more new faces could be introduced this summer
Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022 Kevin Pietersen backs Rob Key to "fix the mess that is the England Test side" Kevin Pietersen has tipped Rob Key to be appointed as England's new managing director, following Ashley Giles' departure after the Ashes
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022 County Championship returns to near-normal after two years of Covid The champions Warwickshire host serial underachievers Surrey, there are two divisions back in place and the caught law has been tweaked
Benzinga · Apr 4, 2022 EUR/USD Looks Increasingly Vulnerable EUR/USD fell on Monday as fresh claims of Russian war crimes in the Ukraine led to increased speculation of more punitive sanctions against Russia. The news, combined with other developments over the weekend, dented hopes last week of a possible de-escalation in the war.
Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2022 London Spirit use first draft pick on Kieron Pollard as West Indies captain gets snapped up for Hundred West Indies captain Kieron Pollard is set to be announced as the first pick in the draft for the second season of the men’s Hundred.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022 ‘Bold and ambitious’ – hopes are high for County Championship revamp Introduction of a 10-team first division and an eight-team second tier is the start of a blueprint to improve English cricket