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  Increased lockdown in Greater Manchester won't affect 1st Test against Pakistan, says ECB

  Cricket | July 31, 2020 16:38 IST

  The government on Friday hardened lockdown restrictions in Greater Manchester and other areas in northern England after a spike in coronavirus cases.

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  ECB unveils summer fixtures, Bob Willis Trophy to start from August 1

  Cricket | July 24, 2020 13:55 IST

  The fixtures of the Bob Willis Trophy were released on Friday with all 18 First-Class Counties (FCCs) set to be in action when the one-off red-ball competition begins on August 1.

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  Pakistan will tour UK; to arrive on Sunday, confirms ECB

  Cricket | June 27, 2020 9:39 IST

  The announcement from the ECB comes even though as many as ten Pakistan players tested positive for COVID-19.

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  COVID-19: ECB cancels Dynamos Cricket, other national competitions

  Cricket | June 26, 2020 10:30 IST

  Many of these tournaments would require rescheduling, which logistically could make it difficult for clubs to arrange other cricket, and the health and safety of everyone involved in the game has been our priority throughout this period, said the cricket board.

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  Eyeing series against India and SA, England's women cricketers to return to training on Monday

  Cricket | June 19, 2020 11:07 IST

  The ECB has been trying to convince both the BCCI and the Cricket South Africa to agree to play a tri-series later this year but nothing has been finalised as yet.

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  ECB's USD 3 million loan was not a condition to tour England: CWI president

  Cricket | June 13, 2020 14:36 IST

  The three Tests between hosts England and the West Indies next month will mark the resumption of international cricket, which was suspended in March in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

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  It's our resolve to break down racial barriers in cricket, says ECB

  Cricket | June 13, 2020 9:48 IST

  Many cricketers across the global sports community, including former England cricketer Michael Carberry and current pacer James Anderson, have come out in open and talked about racism prevalent in the sport.

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  ECB identifies steps for return of recreational cricket

  Cricket | June 11, 2020 10:21 IST

  The three-match Test series between England and West Indies, scheduled to be played next month, will mark the resumption of international cricket.

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  We're talking to India and South Africa for a women's tri-series: ECB

  Cricket | June 10, 2020 14:36 IST

  Indian women's team were supposed to play a bilateral series comprising three ODIs and three T20Is against England which remains postponed for the time being.

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  ECB hoping to host Australia, Pakistan and Ireland after Tests against West Indies

  Cricket | June 06, 2020 13:10 IST

  The series against West Indies is scheduled to start on July 8, subject to UK government clearance.

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  Bio-secure arrangements for WI Tests will be able to withstand second wave of infection: ECB

  Cricket | June 05, 2020 12:29 IST

  England are set to play a home series against the West Indies in a bio-secure environment starting July 8. A 25-member Caribbean team will be arriving in chartered flights for the three-match Test series next Tuesday.

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  England vs West Indies: ICC discussing COVID-19 substitutes, says ECB official

  Cricket | June 05, 2020 10:06 IST

  Currently, a like-for-like replacement can be made in a cricket match only when a player suffers from a concussion. For all other injuries and illnesses, a substitute fielder may be permitted, but that player cannot bat or bowl.

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  ECB sets dates for three-match Test series against West Indies in July

  Cricket | June 02, 2020 19:36 IST

  If ECB acquires the clearance from UK government, the Test cricket will return on July 8 with England hosting West Indies at the Ageas Bowl.

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  COVID-19: County players agree extended pay cut for June and July

  Cricket | June 02, 2020 10:09 IST

  This comes after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) last week announced that no domestic cricket activities will take place in the country till August 1.

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  ECB in talks with ICC to allow coronavirus substitutes in upcoming Tests

  Cricket | May 30, 2020 12:06 IST

  The ICC Cricket Committee has already recommended banning the use of saliva to shine the ball.

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  ECB delays start of domestic cricket till August 1 but WI series in July likely to go ahead

  Cricket | May 28, 2020 20:37 IST

  The ECB has delayed the start of domestic cricket by another month, meaning that there will be no domestic action in England till August 1.

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  We're all in firing line due to coronavirus pandemic: Former England assistant coach Farbrace

  Cricket | May 12, 2020 17:31 IST

  England had a watershed season last year, featuring a World Cup win and a dramatic Ashes series victory and Farbrace said it is important to cash in on that moment and resume sport even if it means without fans.

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  Working closely with government to safely resume cricket, says ECB

  Cricket | May 11, 2020 10:20 IST

  All cricketing activities in England have been suspended since mid-March due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus. And the ECB has already said that all professional cricket activities will remain suspended until July 1.

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  The Hundred: ECB cancels contracts of participating players after postponement

  Cricket | May 05, 2020 10:30 IST

  The Hundred was delayed to the next year due to the outbreak of coronavirus.

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  The Hundred in limbo but 'even more important' now, says ECB

  Cricket | April 26, 2020 9:30 IST

  The Hundred will feature eight invented, city-based teams — ripping up the traditional county system — and some of the world’s biggest cricket stars, and is costing a reported 58 million pounds ($71.5 million) to run in its first year.