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Ellie Threlkeld: “Hopefully this is just the start.”

The two-time trophy-lifting Lancashire captain Ellie Threlkeld believes her team can enjoy many years of success after a landmark 2025 in the first season of women's professional domestic cricket.

Berkshire captain Izzy Storrar: “It was a great day.”

The story of how Berkshire overcame Devon to win the inaugural Metro Bank One Day Cup – Women’s League 3 final in the first year of the new professional women’s domestic set-up.

“It’s the best seat in the house.” Umpires Laura Spragg and Kelly Alcock urge others to get involved

Two emerging officials will control Sunday’s Metro Bank T3 Division One final between Devon and Berkshire at Kibworth CC.

BLOG: Catch the Spirit: Resetting normal through the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

In our latest blog, ECB Marketing Director, Jen Vile, unpacks the strategy behind Catch the Spirit, our global multi-channel campaign to build excitement about the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

How Moin Ashraf’s MACC Academy is nurturing the next generation of talent in Yorkshire and beyond

With coaching programmes for young cricketers, the Academy is supporting talented players take their skills to the next level.

MCC and MCC Foundation launch Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup for secondary schools

Applications for the secondary state school competition close on 31 October.

Tridents win bowl-out to claim second DPL title

Tridents were crowned DPL champions for a second time following a bowl-out at Loughborough.

Captains in positive mood ahead of rescheduled Toyota DPL final

The rescheduled Toyota DPL final between Pirate and Tridents will be shown live on the ECB YouTube channel from 2pm tomorrow.

Country’s second all-weather cricket dome opens, boosting access for state school children

Meet Mohammad Tanvir Ahamed the heartbeat behind London Tigers - a club for everyone

Scott Oliver takes a trip to West London to visit the home of London Tigers, a “club for everyone” where their burgeoning on-field success is only part of the story.

Cricket is growing – and women and girls are leading the way

ECB Managing Director of the Recreational Game, Leshia Hawkins, explains how women and girls' has grown from strength to strength in the last 12 months

Beyond the Boundary: how Initial and the ECB are helping to normalise periods in sport

Sian Walkling, Head of Marketing for Initial Washroom Hygiene UK and Ireland, shares her thoughts on how the partnership between the ECB and Initial is bringing period dignity to the world of sport.

Blog: “You can see their eyes light up when they realise cricket is a game for them, too.”

Meg Lewis, winner of the 2024 Metro Bank Champion of Girls Cricket Award for Cumbria and the recently appointed Women’s and Girls’ Development Officer for Cumbria Cricket, says female cricket has never been stronger.

Cricket domes to bring year-round sport to communities

Government invests in state-of-the-art facilities in Luton and Lancashire

Hawks Fest provides opportunities to Hampshire youngsters

"Some of the kids who started out playing softball and tapeball when we started this are now out playing men’s club cricket. There is that progression there for them "- Danielle Ransley, Lord’s Taverners Wicketz

Olivia Robinson: "The more I played cricket, the more I forgot those dark thoughts"

Former Worcestershire pathway player, Olivia Robinson, has embarked on a journey from Land's End to John o' Groats to raise funds for Chance to Shine, crediting cricket to giving her life back.

KP Snacks and The Hundred celebrate partnership renewal with opening of 100th community cricket pitch

SACA captain Shaariq Sheikh ready to impress against Pakistan Shaheens

Captain Shaariq Sheikh has lauded the depth of the South Asian Cricket Academy programme and believes players outside their first XI are good enough to earn county contracts.

Sussex partner with Sixes to grow LGBTQ+ participation

Sussex CCC held a Pride Inclusivity Match and Sixes Bar cricket taster sessions for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

A Day for Thorpey at the Kia Oval Test

Cricket legend Graham Thorpe to be honoured at Kia Oval Test Match for “A Day for Thorpey” in support of Mind.

BLOG: "I felt entirely at home, British and Indian. No division."

As we enter South Asian Heritage Month, Archie Kalyana, broadcaster, filmmaker and BBC cricket’s diversity producer, shares the joys and complexities of being a British Indian cricket lover

Five ways your cricket club can conserve water during dry weather

To help recreational cricket clubs we have provided FIVE things you can do to help conserve water and ensure safe pitches.

Seeing is Believing: Metro Bank and ECB launch new drive to increase visibility of women’s and girls’ cricket

Metro Bank and the ECB are today launching a new catalogue of photographs with Getty Images, to increase representation and inspire the next generation to take up women’s and girls’ cricket

BLOG: Interns in cricket: “It’s been an amazing adventure.”

Thanks to a new partnership between the Greater London Authority (GLA), the ECB, and Cricket 4 London, three young interns have recently completely a 12-month placement in cricket.

Take Her Lead's The Rookie is back for The Hundred 2025!

Hear from past Rookie's and find out how to apply to become part of one of The Hundred team's this year.

Transplant Ashes shows the wonders of a second innings

‘We’re here to show the overall benefits of organ donation, and how well it can work’ - England and Wales Transplant CC captain Adam Phillips.

Kettleborough proud to break England Test record of idol Shepherd

Richard Kettleborough will surpass his original umpiring mentor the late David Shepherd's record of 92 on-field Test by an England umpire in Grenada this week.

Northumberland club raises funds for refugees

Percy Main CC celebrated Refugee Week with a charity cricket match

Edwards: Cricket is 'best-kept secret' in disability sport

England Learning Disability captain Chris Edwards has thrown his support behind Mixed Disability cricket following the success of the series against India.