ECB Latest England News

Under-19s set for South Africa safari

Mon, 5 Jan 09 16:00:00 GMT

England Under-19s travel to South Africa today in search of immediate results and with a view to next year’s World Cup in Kenya.

ECB calls for chairman nominations

Mon, 5 Jan 09 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Floodlight work under way at Brit Oval

Mon, 5 Jan 09 13:30:00 GMT

Work has begun on the new £2.5million floodlight system at the Brit Oval in readiness for a bumper 2009 season which includes Surrey, England and ICC World Twenty20 day/night matches.

ICC announces Hall of Fame inductees

Fri, 2 Jan 09 13:00:00 GMT

The International Cricket Council has announced the 55 members of the Cricket Hall of Fame, as part of its centenary year celebrations.

England call 'a big deal' for Rashid

Tue, 30 Dec 08 12:00:00 GMT

Yorkshire all-rounder Adil Rashid was "delighted" to get the call confirming he would take part in England's trip to the West Indies.

I'll be back - Vaughan

Tue, 30 Dec 08 11:00:00 GMT

Michael Vaughan insists he still has a future with England despite being left out of the Test squad to tour the West Indies. He admitted his omission was "not a huge surprise".

Rashid lands England spot

Mon, 29 Dec 08 16:00:00 GMT

Adil Rashid has been included in England's Test squad for the tour of the West Indies which gets under way next month. Ryan Sidebottom returns after missing the India trip with a side injury.

Bopara opens up

Sun, 28 Dec 08 18:00:00 GMT

Ravi Bopara has already made a New Year's Resolution: to open the batting for England in one-day cricket. "I'm loving the thought of it and look forward to doing it more," he told ecb.co.uk.

Pietersen leads overall MVP

Fri, 26 Dec 08 18:15:00 GMT

Kevin Pietersen's star continues to rise despite England's defeat in the India Test series as he leads the race in the overall MVP going into 2009.

Broad on an upward curve

Thu, 25 Dec 08 18:00:00 GMT

Stuart Broad awaits a call confirming his place in England's West Indies tour squad later this week having exceeded even his own expectations during his first year in Test cricket.