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ICC, BCCI, ECB and CA to bankroll plan to support Afghan women cricketers: Report
Mumbai, April 16: The International Cricket Council's (ICC) plans to support the exiled female cricketers from Afghanistan will be bankrolled via contributions by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Cricket Australia (CA), a report claimed on Wednesday.
Palzor Tamang signs with UK's Felling Cricket Club, marks major milestone for Sikkim Cricket
Gangtok, April 16: In a proud moment for Sikkim cricket, all-rounder Palzor Tamang has signed a six-month contract with Felling Cricket Club in England.
James Anderson to receive Knighthood for remarkable England career
London, April 12: Legendary fast bowler James Anderson is set to be knighted in recognition of his outstanding 21-year career with England. His name appeared on the resignation honours list of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as per ESPNcricinfo.
WCL recognized as sole ECB-sanctioned league for retired cricketers
New Delhi, April 8: The inaugural season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) was a resounding success, with India clinching the title against Pakistan in the final. Unlike any other tournament, WCL features not just retired cricketing icons but also active players who are not contracted by their respective national boards.
Olly Stone to miss start of English summer after undergoing knee surgery
London, April 4: England pacer Olly Stone has been ruled out of all cricket for 14 weeks after undergoing a right knee surgery this week, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
Charlotte Edwards announced as England's new head coach
London, April 1: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced former skipper Charlott Edwards as the new head coach of England women's team on Tuesday.
Ex-captain Charlotte Edwards appointed England women's team head coach
London, April 1: Charlotte Edwards has been announced as the new head coach of the England women's team by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday. Edwards is a former England captain who represented her country over 300 times, winning two World Cups and lifting the Ashes five times across a 20-year playing career.
ECB mourns demise of former England pacer Peter Lever
London, March 27: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) condoled on Thursday the death of the former pacer Peter Lever, who died aged 84. Lever, who played in seventeen Tests and ten ODIs for England from 1970 to 1975, was a handy batsman too and a giant of England's domestic cricket.
IPL 2025: Key wishes for England's players to prioritise playing for national team, says Knight
New Delhi, March 27: Former England batter Nick Knight said the reason why many players from the country aren't showing much interest in featuring in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is because the men's team managing director Rob Key wishes for them to prioritise playing for the national team.
I'm still contracted: Bairstow feels not pushing for England return is stupid
New Delhi, March 27: Wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow feels it would be "stupid" to brush away the prospect of pushing for a return to the England international setup this summer.
Heather Knight steps down as England captain after head coach Jon Lewis departure
London, March 22: Heather Knight has stepped down as England women's team captain after nearly nine years, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Saturday. The development comes a day after head coach Jon Lewis' departure following their 16-0 drubbing against Australia in the Ashes series. Knight will continue to be available for selection.
Jon Lewis steps down as England Women's head coach
New Delhi March 21: Jon Lewis has stepped down from his position as head coach of England Women. Following an evaluation of England's 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes in Australia, which came after their exit in the group stage at the T20 World Cup in October, the ECB disclosed on Friday that Lewis had departed from his role, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Jon Lewis leaves England women's team head coach role
London, March 21: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have confirmed that Jon Lewis has left his role as England women's head coach. The side had failed to progress past the group stage in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup and faced a crushing 16-0 defeat in the Women's Ashes.
Shakib Al Hasan cleared to bowl by ECB
New Delhi, March 20: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to resume bowling in the County Championship and The Hundred after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) approved his action, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Mark Wood out for four months after knee surgery, set to miss India Tests
New Delhi, March 13: Tearaway England pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out of all forms of cricket for four months after undergoing left knee surgery, caused by a ligament damage he suffered during the 2025 Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: England's Buttler hopes key clash provides hope to Afghans amid struggles
Lahore, Feb 25: England skipper Jos Buttler, on Tuesday, hoped that their crucial Group B with Afghanistan acts as a source of hope to Afghan women, facing restrictions on their rights under the Taliban regime.
England set to revive five-Test series beyond Ashes and India: Report
London, Feb 24: England are planning to re-introduce a five-match Test series against teams beyond Australia and India, with Pakistan and South Africa emerging as the frontrunners for extended battles.
Focusing on T20 cricket lets me take my game to next level: James Vince
New Delhi, Jan 27: James Vince, the seasoned English batter, has been one of the most reliable names in franchise cricket. Having accumulated over 11,000 runs in T20 matches worldwide, his career is a testament to his adaptability and class. Yet, his recent move from England to Dubai, stepping down from his captaincy role at Hampshire due to family reasons, has marked a significant turning point in his life and career.
Fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood finally granted visa for England's white-ball tour to India
New Delhi, Jan 16: England fast-bowler Saqib Mahmood has finally been granted his visa for the side’s upcoming white-ball tour of India, starting with the T20I series opener in Kolkata on January 22.
James Vince leaves first-class cricket for 2025, focuses on T20, PSL
New Delhi, January 15: James Vince has decided to step away from first-class cricket for the 2025 season, a move that allows him to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) despite the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) new policy on No-Objection Certificates (NOCs). While Vince will continue as Hampshire's T20 captain, he has relinquished his role as club captain after nine seasons and will not feature in the County Championship this summer.
English cricketers await ECB decision on NOCs for PSL participation
New Delhi, January 14: English cricketers are seeking clarity from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) regarding the issuance of No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) after being picked to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) during Monday's draft in Lahore.
Hartley ruled out of England Lions' tour of Australia due to fractured right hand
New Delhi, Jan 10: Left-arm spinner Tom Hartley has been ruled out of the England Lions tour of Australia after sustaining a fractured right hand during practice in Brisbane, said the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
ECB Chief Richard Gould rejects calls for England to boycott Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan
London, January 8: Richard Gould, the Chief Executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has rejected calls from a group of British politicians urging England to boycott their upcoming Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in February, reported ESPNCricinfo.
ECB rejects call for boycott of Afghanistan CT game over women's rights violation: Report
New Delhi, Jan 7: The England and Wales Cricket Board has reportedly rejected calls to boycott England's match against Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy over the treatment of women in a Taliban-ruled country.
Abi Norgrove to captain England at Women's U19 World Cup
London, Jan 6: Abi Norgrove will captain England at the upcoming ICC Women's U19 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday