England and Wales Cricket Board

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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the national governing body of cricket in England and Wales. It was formed on 1 January 1997 as a single governing body to combine the roles formerly fulfilled by the Test and County Cricket Board, the National Cricket Association and the Cricket Council. In April 1998 the Women's Cricket Association was integrated into the organisation. The ECB's head offices are at Lord's Cricket Ground in north-west London.

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Why are MPs calling for England to boycott cricket match? Hundreds of British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
We need to defend our game - ECB chief Gould The England and Wales Cricket Board must "defend our game", says chief executive Richard Gould after criticism from the players' union. BBC Sport - Published on December 13, 2024

England cricket head coach takes on white-ball role Brendon McCullum will take on the role of England's white-ball head coach as part of a strategic restructure of the men's senior set-up, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2024
Former England batter Thorpe dies aged 55 Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55, says the England and Wales Cricket Board. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2024Also reported by •Sky News
Mott sacked rumours 'not true' - ECB chief Gould Rumours that England white-ball coach Matthew Mott has left his role are "certainly not true", says the England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2024

ECB contacts NFL owners over Hundred team sales The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) contact owners of teams in the NFL about potential investment in The Hundred. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2024
ECB agrees to sell Hundred teams later this year The England and Wales Cricket board will sell stakes in the eight Hundred teams later this year and says the competition “will play a vital role in the future of our sport”. BBC Sport - Published on May 30, 2024
Yorkshire to get Tier 1 women's team in 2026 Yorkshire will be granted a Tier 1 women’s team in 2026 following a change of plan from the England and Wales Cricket Board. BBC Sport - Published on May 21, 2024
ECB names counties to host women's teams from 2025 The England and Wales Cricket Board announces the eight counties that will host professional women's teams as part of a major restructure of the domestic game from 2025. BBC Sport - Published on April 17, 2024

ECB must 'closely monitor' Yorkshire, MPs say The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) must "closely monitor" Yorkshire to prevent a "return to business as usual", say MPs. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2024
ECB seeking private investment in Hundred teams The England and Wales Cricket Board is "starting to pursue" private investment in The Hundred teams, says chief executive Richard Gould. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2024
Top salary rises to £50,000 in women's Hundred The top women's players will earn £50,000 in The Hundred after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) commit an extra £100,000 to each of the eight teams. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2024	ECB introduces independent cricket regulator The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has introduced an independent regulator in response to damning independent report into the game. BBC Sport - Published on December 4, 2023
ECB pledges to reach net zero by 2040 The England and Wales Cricket Board pledges to cut emissions by half by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2040. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2023	Players express concern at Hundred expansion plans Players express concern at proposals to expand The Hundred in a meeting with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). BBC Sport - Published on October 20, 2023
ECB wants to 'change game' to tackle discrimination The England and Wales Cricket Board says it is "on a journey to change the game" as it publishes a response to a report detailing racism, sexism, classism and elitism in the sport. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2023	ECB to provide free period products to grassroots clubs The England and Wales Cricket Board to provide free period products at all grassroots clubs with girls' teams. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2023
ECB invests £2m to encourage diversity The England and Wales Cricket Board aims to increase participation from ethnically diverse communities, state schools and people with disabilities. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2023	Middlesex sanctioned by ECB for financial breaches Middlesex are sanctioned by the England & Wales Cricket Board for breaches of the governing body's financial regulations. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023
Mayors urge ECB to rethink 2027 Ashes venues The mayors of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire urge the England and Wales Cricket Board to rethink the venues for the 2027 men's Ashes. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023