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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.

County Cricket Day: a quiet game it’s time to shout about

Find out more about County Cricket Day.

Blog: "The arrival of the women’s team has been a shot in the arm for the club."

Juliet Callaghan shares her personal experience of her first steps into cricket, at Mayfield Cricket Club.

BLOG: “You think I’m joking, but so many studios and networks rejected Bend It Like Beckham”

On the eve of the England Women vs India Women series, the ECB has launched a blockbuster film trailer directed by acclaimed British-Indian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha – the brains behind box-office smash Bend It Like Beckham – showcasing the drama and rivalry between the two teams. In our latest blog, Gurinder talks about her inspiration behind the trailer, how women’s sport has evolved since Keira Knightly and Parminder Nagra put on the Hounslow Harriers shirt and the importance of cricket for British South-Asians.

England Cricket partners with Bend It Like Beckham director to create film trailer for England v India series

Gurinder Chadha has created a blockbuster film trailer to preview the three England v India series taking place this summer.

“Every child involved will remember this day for the rest of their lives.”

Ian Gregory, Schools Programme Manager at Chance to Shine, reflects on a world-record-breaking day at Lord’s that saw 943 children take part in the world’s biggest cricket coaching session.

Gabi Brown: 'The best umpires have the calmest presence'

Umpire Gabi Brown reflects on her rise through the officiating pathway and the support provided by the ECB Umpiring Team.

Cricket, anywhere: England stars join children to celebrate street, beach and backyard cricket

ECB ‘My Way To Play’ campaign champions informal cricket and inspires the next generation to play anywhere, anytime.

ECB and Remitly partner to champion inclusion and celebrate cultural connection through cricket

The partnership supports England teams and will go further to support the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA), championing greater inclusion and opportunity within the sport.

Cricket figures recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Join the Toyota Good For Cricket prize draw and fundraise for your club

Toyota's Good for Cricket offers a prize pool of over £200,000 for clubs across the country.

BLOG: Artist reveals inspiration behind exclusive scarf design celebrating the shared heritage and experience of England and India

Sarah Taylor inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Three-time World Cup winner Sarah Taylor was on Monday inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

A chance to be seen - Surrey using video trials to assess more players

Surrey's Head of Talent Pathway Chris Taylor provides an insight into how the club is using video trials to try and uncover some hidden gems across the county.

Rehma Chandaria’s blossoming umpiring journey

“It’s a great time to get involved.” Rehma Chandaria reflects on her journey through the ECB umpire pathway.

BLOG: ECB focus on supporting and promoting volunteers

To mark National Volunteers’ Week the ECB’s Senior Manager Volunteering, Esther Jones Russell, has written about the plans in place to support and celebrate volunteers across the game.

How a village club engaged with community to build volunteer network

Barby CC has engaged with its local community toattract volunteers who had never previously engaged with cricket and attract more players to the club.

How Anna Harris and her mum are inspiring more women to officiate

International umpire Anna Harris and her mother, Yolanda, are fuelling cricket’s growth by providing new opportunities for women and girls to take their first steps in officiating.