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1 week ago | 
mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed
The ECB is today announcing a change to its regulations regarding eligibility for transgender players in women’s and girls’ cricket. This is based on the updated legal position following the recent Supreme Court ruling. With immediate effect, only those whose biological sex is female will be eligible to play in women’s cricket and girls’ cricket matches. Transgender women and girls can continue playing in open and mixed cricket.
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1 week ago | 
mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and BBC have today announced a new extension to their strategic partnership which will see the broadcaster continuing to screen England Men’s and Women’s international highlights and live coverage of The Hundred for the next four years.
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1 month ago | 
ibm.com | Jonathan Reed
In cybersecurity, too often, the emphasis is placed on advanced technology meant to shield digital infrastructure from external threats. Yet, an equally crucial — and underestimated — factor lies at the heart of all digital interactions: the human mind. Behind every breach is a calculated manipulation, and behind every defense, a strategic response.
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1 month ago | 
mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed
Chair Richard Whittam KC has appointed 14 new members of the Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP), the independent tribunal which will hear and adjudicate on cases of alleged regulatory breaches in professional cricket, and decide what sanctions are appropriate for any breaches that are found to have occurred.
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1 month ago | 
mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed
Jon Lewis has left his role as England Women’s Head Coach. Lewis has been in charge since November 2022, during which time England Women won 52 of their 73 matches, with the team currently second behind Australia in the ICC world rankings for IT20 and ODI cricket. Clare Connor, ECB Managing Director, England Women, and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, said: “I’d like to thank Jon for all he has given in his time as Head Coach.
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2 months ago | 
mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed
The ECB has appointed Vikram Banerjee as Managing Director of The Hundred, giving him responsibility for accelerating the competition's global growth. This appointment follows his successful leadership in attracting strategic investors to The Hundred, resulting in a combined valuation of £975 million for the eight teams within just four years of the competition’s inception.
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2 months ago | 
beliefnet.com | Jonathan Reed
After Seth Rogen’s former collaborator and friend James Franco revealed they were no longer on speaking terms, Rogen is finally sharing his reaction to the headline-making revelation. Franco spoke about their current relationship status during an interview with Variety in October. “No. I haven’t talked to Seth. I love Seth, we had 20 great years together, but I guess it’s over,” Franco mentioned. “And not for lack of trying.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
mynewsdesk.com | Kate Miller |Jonathan Reed |Hen Cowen |Chris Tuttlebee
Parties chosen after comprehensive three-round bidding process which attracted interest from around the world Subject to successful conclusion of deals, they will partner with host clubs to run each Hundred team and help realise global ambitions for the competition The eight teams have been valued at a total of just over £975m, with more than £520m set to be injected into the professional and recreational game in England and Wales from proceeds of stakes sold The England and Wales Cricket...
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed
Richard Thompson, ECB Chair, said:“Today the ECB Board discussed recent calls for England to boycott the forthcoming men’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in the wake of the widespread violation of women’s rights in the country under the Taliban. “What is happening in Afghanistan is nothing short of gender apartheid.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
beliefnet.com | Jonathan Reed
In a performance that will be remembered for its depth and inspiration, 14-year-old Jaukeem Fortson captivated viewers and judges on The Voice this week with his powerful rendition of For King and Country’s Christian hit, “God Only Knows.” Singing with passion and purpose, Fortson led the coaches to their feet, inspiring a moment of awe on the NBC stage. Fortson’s performance wasn’t just about hitting the right notes; it was about sharing his heart and faith.
