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  ECB welcomes UK government's decision to resume cricket behind closed doors

  Cricket | June 01, 2020 11:02 IST

  Despite the pandemic delaying the start of their home season, ECB plans to stage a full international programme that includes three-Test series against West Indies, scheduled to start on July 8, and Pakistan as well as limited-overs internationals against Australia and Ireland at 'bio-secure' venues.

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  Morgan, Archer among 55 players asked by ECB to resume training for behind-closed-door cricket

  Cricket | May 29, 2020 16:04 IST

  The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has added 37 names to the list after 18 bowlers resumed individual training last week, focussing on Test cricket.

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  ECB likely to stage shortened County Championship for upcoming season, final to be played at Lord's

  Cricket | May 28, 2020 13:02 IST

  All cricket has been suspended since mid-March in the wake of coronavirus pandemic and ECB are looking to begin their season in early August.

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  Playing in bio-secure environment is unrealistic: Rahul Dravid gives ECB's concept a thumbs down

  Cricket | May 26, 2020 10:51 IST

  Seeking to restart its cricket season after weeks of inactivity owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ECB recently announced that it would have in place bio-secure venues to host Pakistan and the West Indies later this summer.

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  COVID-19: Safety protocol complications delay England bowlers' return to training

  Cricket | May 20, 2020 11:31 IST

  The likes of star pacers James Anderson, Stuart Broad and all-rounder Ben Stokes were due to resume training at their respective local county grounds on Wednesday.

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  With ECB eyeing July restart, England players may start training in coming weeks

  Cricket | May 14, 2020 20:56 IST

  However, as per health directive issued by government wing, the players -- across all sports in UK -- will have an option to "opt out" of training if they have any apprehensions of health risk.

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  Pakistan could play more Tests in tour of England if it goes ahead

  Cricket | May 11, 2020 10:40 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board and the England and Wales Cricket Board officials are due to have a video conference on May 18 to discuss how they should proceed with the tour given the situation because of the pandemic.

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  ECB launches 'Emergency Loan Scheme' to help affiliated cricket leagues

  Cricket | May 07, 2020 20:33 IST

  Under the scheme, a league will be able to apply for a loan of up to 50,000 pounds to cover a number of unrecoverable costs incurred for the 2020 season, the ECB said in a statement.

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  English cricket could lose 380 million pounds if entire season is wiped out due to COVID-19 pandemic

  Cricket | May 05, 2020 17:53 IST

  The projected loss takes into account the international as well as domestic games. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had last week suspended county season until July, with nine rounds abandoned.

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  Colin Graves decides to step down as ECB chairman in August

  Cricket | May 01, 2020 17:33 IST

  Graves, who was appointed as chairman in May 2015, will be replaced by Ian Watmore after being ratified in the AGM at the end of the month. Graves is expected to take over as ICC's next chairman, replacing Shashank Manohar.

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  The Hundred launch postponed until 2021

  Cricket | April 30, 2020 18:58 IST

  The continued concern over the COVID-19 pandemic which implies that the competition would be held behind closed doors while also putting a doubt over the availability of overseas players, has urged the organisers to shift the tournament to next year.

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  We have offers from Australia, New Zealand to host domestic games: ECB Chief

  Cricket | April 25, 2020 12:15 IST

  On Friday, the ECB suspended all forms of professional cricket till July 1 due to the COVID-19 outbreak which has wreaked havoc globally but more so in the United Kingdom.

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  No cricket in England till July 1; ECB revises summer calendar

  Cricket | April 24, 2020 15:36 IST

  An ECB Board meeting on Thursday approved a number of measures which would significantly restructure the English season if some cricket is played this summer.

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  The Hundred likely to be postponed till 2021: Report

  Cricket | April 22, 2020 18:32 IST

  The 100-ball tournament, which the ECB expects can match the global popularity of the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League, could add to the long list of tournaments being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Ian Watmore to succeed Colin Graves as next ECB chairperson

  Cricket | February 28, 2020 12:00 IST

  Ian Watmore's appointment as Chair-Elect has been made at this time to enable him to shadow his predecessor and ensure a smooth transition into the role.

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  BCCI president Sourav Ganguly heads to England with 4-nation series talks in mind

  Cricket | February 06, 2020 10:00 IST

  Sourav Ganguly had earlier announced that the BCCI is looking at a 4-nation series every year that would involve India, England, Australia and another top nation.

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  England backs ICC plans to scrap five-day Tests

  Cricket | December 31, 2019 16:13 IST

  The ICC could make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023 as part of the World Test Championship, primarily to free up the crowded calendar.

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  Chris Silverwood announced England's head coach

  Cricket | October 07, 2019 15:43 IST

  Chris Silverwood, who was earlier the bowling coach of England cricket team, has been promoted to the head coach's duties on Monday.

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  2019 World Cup: Eoin Morgan and boys plan surprise for ECB backroom staff

  Cricket | July 12, 2019 15:27 IST

  Skipper Eoin Morgan and boys have a special gift ready for the backend staff who have worked tirelessly at the ECB office over the past four years to help the players and team to realise their goals.

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  India players participation in 100-ball cricket doubtful, says ECB chief executive

  Cricket | February 22, 2019 17:53 IST

  The contest would consist of 100 balls per innings with a change of ends after every 10 deliveries. Bowlers can deliver either five or 10 consecutive balls, with each bowler allowed a maximum of 20 deliveries per game.