Jonathan Reed

2 weeks ago | mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed

Former England fast bowlers Devon Malcolm and David ‘Syd’ Lawrence are among the figures recognised for their service to cricket in today’s King’s Birthday Honours. Malcolm, currently the ECB’s Black Communities Liaison Officer, has been awarded an OBE for Services for Cricket and Diversity in Cricket, while Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to play for England and who has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, receives an MBE.

1 month ago | mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed

As part of a four-year deal, 5 will air four live international T20 matches a year across the spring and summer monthsThe England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a new four-year deal with 5 to bring four live international T20 cricket fixtures to free-to-air TV each year. As part of the deal, viewers will have the opportunity to watch and stream on 5 two international England Men’s fixtures and two international England Women’s fixtures across the spring and summer months.

1 month ago | mynewsdesk.com | Kate Miller |Jonathan Reed

Richard Thompson has been reappointed as Chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) until September 2028. Mr Thompson was originally appointed in 2022 for one five-year term, expiring in September 2027. However, ECB Members voted earlier this year to revise the ECB’s Articles of Association, changing the term for a Chair from a five-year term to a three-year term, with a Chair able to serve a maximum of two three-year terms.

1 month ago | mynewsdesk.com | Jonathan Reed

Six cricketing champions have been announced as the ECB’s first Honorary Life Vice-Presidents, as part of a new initiative to celebrate individuals who have made exceptional contributions to breaking down barriers or demonstrated extraordinary long-term service to the game. The six – three from the professional game and three from recreational cricket – were presented with commemorative silver bats to mark the honour at today’s ECB Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Southampton.

1 month 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.