ECB

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the governing body for all cricket in England and Wales.

ECB provides support for the game far beyond the boundaries of just international and first class cricket.

ECB's strategic plan for cricket, Building Partnerships, is built on four key pillars:

Effective leadership and governance
Vibrant domestic game
Enthusing participation and following especially among young people
Successful England teams

This section provides full details on the ECB and how to contact us, key activities, commercial partners and publications.

News

ECB calls for chairman nominations

The England and Wales Cricket Board has called for nominations for the role of chairman for the period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011.

Media Release: Nominations close January 19

BBC Sport secures radio rights

The ECB is delighted to announce it has agreed a four-year deal with BBC Sport for the radio rights to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary on international cricket from 2010-13.

Media Release: Broadcast deal concluded

2009 a bumper year - Clarke

ECB chairman Giles Clarke believes English cricket has a chance to capture the public imagination in 2009 like never before, with the ICC World Twenty20 a forerunner to the Ashes.

Video Exclusive: Chairman speaks to ECBtv

It is around this time of year when lots of players are starting to think about their early pre-season plans. James Middlebrook consulted the ECB's Performance Lifestyle team when considering his winter.

Full Story: Essex spinner consults Performance Lifestyle