England Cricket Board: News

11 Jan 2025

James Anderson

James Anderson likely to play for Lancashire in 2025 season

England cricket legend, James Anderson, is eyeing a professional comeback in the County Championship's Division Two next season.

ECB rejects calls to boycott Afghanistan match in CT 2025

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has rejected the proposal to boycott an upcoming match against Afghanistan.

Cricket boards mull over two-tier Test system: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC), along with the cricket boards of India (BCCI), Australia (CA), and England (ECB) is considering a two-tier Test system.

24 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes to undergo surgery, ruled out for three months

England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricketing activities for at least three months with a recurring tear in his left hamstring.

16 Dec 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes suffers hamstring injury during 3rd Test against NZ

England's cricket captain Ben Stokes has suffered a hamstring injury in the ongoing third Test match against New Zealand.

04 Dec 2024

England Cricket Team

Jacob Bethell earns ECB central contract upgrade: Decoding his stats

Jacob Bethell, a rising star in England's cricket team, has been rewarded with an upgrade to his central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

England players won't feature in Pakistan Super League: Here's why

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a new policy, banning its players from featuring in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the domestic season.

05 Nov 2024

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan's bowling action reported in County Championship

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been reported for suspect bowling action.

11 Oct 2024

Harry Brook

Ollie Pope hails Root and Brook after England stunned Pakistan

England cricket team captain, Ollie Pope, hailed his team's remarkable innings triumph against Pakistan in Multan.

05 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes signs new contract with ECB: Details here

Ben Stokes has renewed his commitment to England cricket by signing a new central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

28 Sep 2024

Mark Wood

Injured Josh Hull to miss England's Test series against Pakistan 

England's Josh Hull has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Pakistan because of a quad injury.

25 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

England's female domestic cricketers to receive equal pay from 2025

In a significant stride toward gender equality, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that minimum starting salaries for women's domestic cricket will be on par with men's professional games from 2025.

23 Sep 2024

Cricket News

Alex Hepburn handed 10-year ban by Cricket Discipline Commission

Alex Hepburn, the former Worcestershire cricketer, has been handed a 10-year suspension from participating in England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) competitions.

16 Sep 2024

James Anderson

Major League Cricket eyes England's James Anderson for upcoming season

James Anderson, the highest wicket-taker in Tests among pacers, has emerged as a potential recruit for the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC).

14 Sep 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes set to extend England contract till Ashes 2025-26

England cricket star Ben Stokes is expected to sign a two-year central contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Designated wicket-keepers with most runs in first six Tests

England's Jamie Smith played a superb counter-attacking knock against Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval.

08 Sep 2024

Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali retires from international cricket: Decoding his prominent records 

Veteran England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 37.

07 Sep 2024

James Anderson

James Anderson extends tenure as England's bowling consultant

James Anderson, the former fast bowler and only pacer with 700-plus Test wickets, has extended his stint as the bowling consultant for the England cricket team.

03 Sep 2024

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum appointed as England's all-format head coach: Details

Brendon McCullum has been appointed as the new head coach of England men's white-ball team.

Lou Vincent honored with 100th ODI cap after 17 years 

Lou Vincent, a former New Zealand batter, has been honored with a special cap marking his 100th One Day International (ODI) match.

ICC plans dedicated fund to boost Test cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is planning to establish a dedicated fund, aimed at enhancing match fees and curbing the talent exodus toward lucrative franchise leagues.

England to host India for five-Test series in June 2025 

Team India will tour England for a five-match Test series in June next year.

13 Aug 2024

Chris Woakes

Men's Hundred: ECB pulls Chris Woakes out to manage workload 

The England and Wales Cricket Board has pulled Chris Woakes out from the ongoing Hundred men's competition to manage his workload.

05 Aug 2024

Graham Thorpe

Former England batter Graham Thorpe passes away at 55: Details 

In what comes as a disturbing piece of news, former England batter Graham Thorpe has passed away at 55.

30 Jul 2024

England Cricket Team

Matthew Mott steps down as England Men's white-ball coach: Details

In a major development, Matthew Mott has stepped down as England Men's white-ball head coach with immediate effect.

02 Apr 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes withdraws from 2024 T20 World Cup: Details

Veteran England all-rounder Ben Stokes has pulled out of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, which will take place in June in the West Indies and USA.

IPL 2024: Dushmantha Chameera to play for Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders have roped in Sri Lanka speedster Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for Gus Atkinson.

12 Dec 2023

England Cricket Team

Who is England's uncapped spinner Shoaib Bashir? Key details

England spinner Shoaib Bashir has received his maiden international call-up for the five-match Test series against India, starting on January 25.

04 Dec 2023

Shai Hope

Decoding the fastest batters to 5,000 ODI runs

West Indies skipper Shai Hope has raced past 5,000 ODI runs. Hope achieved the milestone in the first ODI encounter against England in Antigua.

England Women announce squad for India tour: Key details

The England women's team has announced its squad for the highly-anticipated India tour which commences on December 6.

25 Oct 2023

England Cricket Team

England's first multi-year men's central contract: All we know

England announced a list of 26 players who have signed their multi-year central contracts on Tuesday.

18 Sep 2023

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer named traveling reserve in England's World Cup squad

Jofra Archer has been added to England's squad as a traveling reserve for the upcoming 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5 in India.

13 Aug 2023

Ben Stokes

Will Ben Stokes return to ODI cricket? Details here

England's white-ball head coach Matthew Mott has revealed that Ben Stokes will be asked to reconsider his ODI retirement for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in October-November.

17 Jun 2023

Travis Head

Ashes 2023, 1st Test: Travis Head scores a 63-ball 50

Travis Head scored a brisk 63-ball 50 in Australia's first innings on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test on Saturday at Edgbaston.

India to tour England twice in next six years: Details

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) revealed the list of England's international matches, set to be held between 2025 and 2031, on Wednesday.

25 May 2023

England Cricket Team

Who is England's uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue?

Uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue has been added to England's squad for the one-off Test versus Ireland, starting at Lord's on June 1.

24 Mar 2023

Shaheen Afridi

The Hundred 2023: Retained players, draft picks, schedule and more 

A total of 64 players were snapped across the men's and women's categories in the 2023 Hundred drafts, on Thursday (March 23).

23 Mar 2023

Jonny Bairstow

IPL 2023, PBKS' Jonny Bairstow denied NOC by ECB: Details 

Jonny Bairstow has been denied the No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the England and Wales Cricket Board for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, reported Cricbuzz.

New Zealand vs England, Tests: Here is the statistical preview

New Zealand are gearing up to host England in a two-match Test series, starting February 16.

Sky Sports signs eight-year deal with ICC: Details here 

Sky Sports has struck an eight-year deal struck with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for an undisclosed sum.

08 Dec 2022

Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler is unsure of his future in Test cricket

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler has admitted being unsure of his future in Test cricket.

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