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ECB provides support for the game far beyond the boundaries of just international and first class cricket.
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Sporting chance in Mirpur
The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Raja Zulqarnain Khan, today launched the Sport for Life! Centre at Mirpur International Cricket Stadium.
The magnificent seven
ECB ACO would like to introduce their seven tutors who are to oversee the Young Umpires Courses which are aimed at those aged between 16-25 years old.
Classifications and gradings
From the very early stages of the formation of the ECB Association of Cricket Umpires (ACO) there has been a commitment from county boards to establish a pathway for officials.
Umpire remuneration and responsibilities
The remuneration and responsibilities for the appointments of umpires for the new season have been confirmed.
New NatWest CricketForce record
NatWest CricketForce 2010 will see a new record number of clubs participating in the annual volunteering initiative - with the 2009 total of 1,514 already surpassed, with two weeks left to register.
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ECB Annual Report
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