Clik here to view.
EPP winter schedule announced
ECB today announced further details of the England Performance Programme’s training and match schedule during their forthcoming visit to Australia which begins in mid-November.Following a preparation...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Madsen excited for must-win encounter
Derbyshire skipper Wayne Madsen wants his side to do their part as they host Warwickshire knowing anything less than a win will result in relegation.They are 15 points behind Nottinghamshire, with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ballance shocked at Ashes call
Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance was surprised by his inclusion in England’s 2013/14 Ashes squad.The 23-year-old has been rewarded for his fine form this season, in which he has scored 1,000 first-class...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stokes stunned after "fantastic" week
By Glen RobertsonBen Stokes was left reflecting on the best week of his career after his maiden LV= County Championship success was followed by inclusion in the England squad for this winter’s Ashes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ballance, Rankin and Stokes named in Ashes squad
National Selector Geoff Miller revealed both the England and England Performance Programme squadsEngland selectors today named a 17-man squad for the Ashes Test series in Australia including three...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Saker tips Swann to shine again
David Saker has backed spinner Graeme Swann to prove a thorn in Australia's side again this winter ahead of the start of the Ashes in Brisbane on Thursday.England are expected to continue with their...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Zaidi rise continues
A new chapter has been added to Ashar Zaidi’s incredible story after the all-rounder was handed a two-year contract by Sussex.Zaidi was last year surprisingly given an opportunity by the county having...
View ArticleClik here to view.
As you were for Windies
West Indies’ 2-0 Test hammering at the hands of India has not dissuaded the selectors from keeping faith with the same squad to face New Zealand.In a series overshadowed by the departing Sachin...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Anderson takes inspiration from former glories
James Anderson is invoking the spirit of 2010/11 as Alastair Cook's England set out to try and make Ashes history this winter.There are only three days to go before the first Test in Brisbane, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pietersen is the greatest - Vaughan
By Rob BarnettKevin Pietersen is England’s best player of all time, Michael Vaughan has told ecb.co.uk as the batsman prepares for his 100th Test cap in Thursday’s Ashes opener.Vaughan gave Pietersen...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ECB signs North America broadcast deal with PERFORM
The ECB has announced a new four-year broadcast rights deal with sports media company PERFORM to deliver live and on-demand coverage of England’s home international matches to fans in North America and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ashes highlights available on free-to-air TV
Sky have announced that they will make highlights of this winter’s Ashes series available on free-to-air television for the first time.Action from the day will be available throughout the winter on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Snicko announced for Ashes
Enhanced technology, including real-time Snickometer, will be available to the third umpire for decision review system procedures in this winter's Ashes.Host broadcasters Channel 9 confirmed the use of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Batting is the key - Thorpe
By Matthew SherryGraham Thorpe believes England’s batsmen will need to fire on all cylinders again in Australia if Alastair Cook’s men are to manage a fourth successive Ashes triumph.The buzz phrase...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pietersen set for 'great occasion'
Kevin Pietersen talks to ecb.co.uk ahead of his 100th Test appearance Kevin Pietersen has hailed an “incredible journey” ahead of playing in his 100th Test match for England this week.The 33-year-old...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Broad smile tells the story
Stuart Broad speaks exclusively to ecb.co.uk after his five-for on day one of the AshesBy Rob BarnettStuart Broad’s pleasure was etched across his face as he reflected on a “special” opening day of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Australia v England, 1st Test, Day 1
Images from the Gabba in Brisbane on the first day of the opening Test between Australia and England.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Durham, Northants and Somerset head the list of winners at BoCA Awards
ECB today announced the winners of the ECB's annual Business of Cricket Awards (BOCA) which were held at The Cumberland Hotel in London last night.The awards, which are designed to celebrate Marketing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ECB study shows 1.7 million people playing recreational cricket
ECB today released the findings of a comprehensive new study into recreational cricket which shows that 1.7 million people played the sport in the last twelve months.The game-wide study of grassroots...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Naik nets new deal
Injury-hit off-spinner Jigar Naik has signed a one-year contract extension with Leicestershire and is on the verge of bowling again.The 29-year-old, who missed most of the 2012 campaign with ankle and...
View Article