England to host next three WTC finals till 2031, ICC says
- 20-Jul-2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will continue to host the biennial World Test Championship (WTC) final for the next three editions till 2031, global governing body ICC said on Sunday. The match, which crowns the world champions in the longest format of the sport, has been held in England since it was introduced, […]
‘Trailblazer’ and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61
- 22-Jun-2025
Former England fast bowler David “Syd” Lawrence has died at the age of 61 after a year-long battle with motor neurone disease (MND), his family said on Sunday. Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed last year with MND, a degenerative condition that causes muscle wastage and affects the brain and […]
World Club Championship cricket tournament ‘on the cards’
- 05-Jun-2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is in the early stages of considering a new global T20 cricket competition, the World Club Championship. The tournament is essentially a modern revival of the long-defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20), which last took place over a decade ago. The tournament was played between qualifying domestic teams from […]
England pacer Gus Atkinson ruled out of West Indies ODIs
- 27-May-2025
England pacer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. In a statement on Tuesday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that the pacer would miss the upcoming ODI series against West Indies after suffering a hamstring strain in their Test win over Zimbabwe last week. […]
ECB to block England players from playing IPL 2025 playoffs: report
- 13-May-2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly decided to prevent players from participating in the knockout stage of IPL 2025. The BCCI announced the resumption of the tournament after India and Pakistan agreed on a ceasefire. With the resumption of the tournament, speculations began making rounds about the return of the overseas players […]
Transgender women barred from women’s and girls’ cricket in England
- 02-May-2025
Transgender women in England will not be allowed to play in women’s and girls’ cricket matches with immediate effect, but can continue playing in open and mixed cricket, England’s cricket board (ECB) said on Friday. The decision was prompted by a UK Supreme Court ruling last month that said only biological and not trans women […]
Sunil Gavaskar slams ECB’s decision to retire Pataudi Trophy
- 07-Apr-2025
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over its decision to retire the Pataudi Trophy. Reports emerged last month that the ECB, in consultation with the BCCI, dropped the title from the bilateral red-ball series between India and England later this year. While the two teams will play […]
England board opposed to Saudi-backed T20 league idea
- 18-Mar-2025
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould said they would not support a proposed global Twenty20 league bankrolled by Saudi Arabia as there was not enough room in the calendar for it. A Sydney Morning Herald report on Saturday said the T20 event would be backed by the sports arm of Saudi […]
ECB clarifies stance on Pakistan players’ The Hundred future after IPL involvement
- 15-Feb-2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified its stance on the Pakistan players’ participation in The Hundred after IPL franchises bought stakes in the teams. Concerns were raised about the future of Pakistan players in the ECB’s flagship competition after several IPL franchises such as Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and […]
Vince calls out ECB over NOC policy for franchise cricket
- 21-Jan-2025
England batter James Vince has broken his silence on England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) no-objection certificate (NOC) policy for franchise cricket. The right-handed batter quit England’s first-class cricket due to a policy that barred players from playing any global league other than the Indian Premiere League (IPL). The 33-year-old Vince was retained by Karachi […]