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07/12/2015

England womens players ready to have a Big Bash in Australia

A total of nine players from the England Women’s Performance Squad (EWPS) will be in action this weekend in the inaugural edition of the rebel Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL|01), after it was announced on Monday evening that Kent all-rounder Laura Marsh has signed to play for Sydney Sixers.
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07/12/2015

Nottinghamshire do the double

Nottinghamshire do the double at this year’s Business of Cricket Awards (BOCA)
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30/11/2015

ECB Groundsman of the Year Awards

Yorkshire’s domination of the County Championship continued at last night’s Groundsman of the Year Awards in Derby, as Andy Fogarty’s pitches at Headingley earned him the main prize for four-day cricket.
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27/11/2015

ECB announces new safety measures for helmets

ECB announces new safety measures for helmets within professional and recreational cricket
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23/11/2015

Cricket attracts record crowds

Cricket has recorded its highest overall attendance figures for international and domestic matches since the ECB was founded 18 years ago.
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20/11/2015

Ballance, Compton and Footitt included in 16-man Test squad

England selectors today announced a 16-man squad for next month’s four Test series against South Africa. The squad will play two three-day games ahead of the first Test in Durban starting on 26 December.
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16/11/2015

Women's Cricket Super League in next stage of award process

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that the ‘invitation-to-tender’ window in the process to determine the host teams for the inaugural Women’s Cricket Super League has now closed.
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11/11/2015

ECB names Mark Robinson as England Women's Head Coach

Director of England Women’s Cricket, Clare Connor says new coach has the skill set and experience to lead England women back to number one in the world.
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09/11/2015

Liam Plunkett replaces Mark Wood in ODI and T20 squads

Mark Wood is returning home from the current tour of the UAE to see a specialist with regard to his recurrent left ankle issue. He will miss the ODI and T20 series against Pakistan. An update will be provided following the review by the specialist.
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09/11/2015

Stone & Gregory withdrawn from England Performance Programme

Olly Stone and Lewis Gregory withdrawn from England Performance Programme
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15/06/2015

Jamie Overton joins twin brother Craig in England ODI squad

Somerset pace bowler Jamie Overton has been called up to the England ODI squad for the remaining two matches in the five match Royal London ODI series against New Zealand.
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15/05/2015

Uncapped Lyth and Wood included in England squad to face NZ

England selectors today announced a 12-man squad for the 1st Investec Test against New Zealand beginning on Thursday 21 May at Lord’s.
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15/05/2015

ECB appoints CA's Matt Dwyer

ECB today announced that Matt Dwyer had been appointed as Director of Participation and Growth
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11/05/2015

Andrew Strauss has been appointed Director, England Cricket

In this new high-performance role for the England & Wales Cricket Board [ECB] he will be responsible for the long-term strategy of the England men’s cricket team and for developing the right coaching and management structure to support it.
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11/05/2015

Peter Moores Leaves as England Head Coach

The ECB confirms that Peter Moores has left his role as England Head Coach today.
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11/05/2015

Rob Key & Craig Overton penalised under ECB Discipline Code

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed that Rob Key and Craig Overton have received penalties under the ECB’s discipline code.
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05/05/2015

Trott announces retirement from international cricket

Speaking today he said: “This was a tough decision to make but I don’t feel my game is at the level you need to be at to play for England. I was honoured to be given the opportunity to come back and play international cricket again and I’m disappointed it didn’t work out.
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17/02/2015

James Taylor earns England Increment Contract

Nottinghamshire and England batsman James Taylor has been awarded an England increment contract for 2014-15.
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17/02/2015

England move into joint second place on points

England’s 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup qualification campaign is still on track following a 2-1 loss against New Zealand in the final pairing of round two in the ICC Women’s Championship (ICC WC).
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23/01/2015

Bresnan to join England Lions

Tim Bresnan is to join the England Lions squad for the later stages of their one-day series against South Africa A.
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01/12/2014

ECB Groundsman of the Year Awards

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced the winners of the 2014 Groundsman of the Year Awards.
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07/09/2014

Bresnan ruled out of NatWest IT20 against India

England and Yorkshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of the NatWest IT20 against India on Sunday with a right shoulder strain.
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07/09/2014

Paul Horton suspended under ECB Discipline Code

The England and Wales Cricket Board’s Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) today confirmed that Paul Horton has received a penalty under the ECB’s Directives.
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06/09/2014

Broad and Prior surgery updates

The ECB medical team today confirmed that England and Nottinghamshire bowler Stuart Broad has undergone an operation on his right patella tendon
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06/09/2014

Notts and England cricketer Samit Patel to welcome guests

Nottinghamshire and England cricketer Samit Patel will be visiting Wolverhampton Cricket Club this Sunday (Sept 7) as part of an ECB initiative to boost cricket participation at recreational cricket clubs through the hosting of a Club Open Day, in partnership with Waitrose.
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01/09/2014

Roy included in 14-man squad to face India

England selectors today announced a 14-man squad for the NatWest International T20 against India taking place on Sunday 7 September at Edgbaston.
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01/09/2014

Chris Woakes earns England Increment Contract

Warwickshire all-rounder Chris Woakes has been awarded an England increment contract for 2013-14.
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29/08/2014

England women to take on White Ferns

England women will travel to New Zealand in February 2015 to play a five match One-Day International series and three match Twenty20 International series.
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26/08/2014

England women start positively in the ICC Women’s Champs

England have got their 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup qualification campaign off to a strong start by recording a 2-0 Royal London ODI series victory against India in the inaugural round of the ICC Women’s Championship (WC).
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19/08/2014

England ODI squad named to face India

England selectors today named a 15-man squad for the five match Royal London One-Day International series against India beginning on Monday August 25 in Bristol.
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11/08/2014

Rebecca Grundy ruled out of England women’s summer Int'l

Injury has forced Warwickshire’s Rebecca Grundy out of the England women’s squad to play against India and South Africa this summer. The left-arm spinner has sustained a femoral stress reaction in her left groin.
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11/08/2014

Unchanged 13-man squad for 5th Investec Test

Following England’s victory over India by an innings and 54 runs in the 4th Investec Test, England selectors today announced an unchanged 13-man squad for the 5th Test commencing Friday 15 August at the Kia Oval.
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11/08/2014

England U19s squad announced for Royal London One-Day Int'l

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a 13-man England Under 19s squad to play a five-match Royal London One-Day International series against South Africa U19s.
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11/08/2014

Knight named as England women's vice-captain

Knight named as England women’s vice-captain as Brunt and Farrant prepare for a return to international action against India and South Africa
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11/08/2014

Brad Taylor called up to England Under 19s squad

ECB today announced that Hampshire off-spinner Brad Taylor has been called up to the England Under 19s squad for the two-match Test Series against South Africa Under 19s which starts at Fenner’s today.
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02/08/2014

Unchanged 13-man squad for 4th Investec Test

Following the 266 run victory over India in the 3rd Investec Test, England selectors today announced an unchanged 13-man squad for the 4th Test commencing Thursday 7 August
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30/07/2014

ECB begins search for new Chief Executive

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have engaged the renowned global search firm, Sports Recruitment International (SRI), to lead the search for a new ECB Chief Executive following David Collier’s decision to retire from the post at the end of the current cricket season.
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27/07/2014

James Taylor to lead England Lions in triangular series

James Taylor to lead England Lions in triangular series v New Zealand A and Sri Lanka A
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23/07/2014

13 man-squad for 3rd Investec Test includes Jos Buttler

England selectors today announced a 13-man squad for the 3rd Investec Test against India commencing Sunday 27 July at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton.
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22/07/2014

ECB and Nottinghamshire CCC statement on Trent Bridge pitch

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club note the decision by the International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee David Boon to rate the Trent Bridge pitch for the First Investec Test Match as 'poor'.
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16/07/2014

David Collier to retire as ECB Chief Executive

David Collier has decided to retire as the Chief Executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) at the end of the 2014 season after a hugely successful decade in the role.
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09/07/2014

Talented young cricketers bid to catch the eye of selectors

The best under-15 female cricketers from across the country will come together for a series of Twenty20 and 40-over matches at Wellington College at the end of this month.
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03/07/2014

Alfonso Thomas and Nathan Buck penalised

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed that Alfonso Thomas and Nathan Buck have received penalties under the ECB’s discipline code.
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03/07/2014

ECB signs overseas TV rights deal with Fox Sports

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced it had agreed an overseas TV rights deal with Fox Sports which will enable the broadcaster to screen live coverage of India’s tour of England to viewers in Australia.
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02/07/2014

13 man-squad for 1st Investec Test includes Durham all-round

England selectors today announced a 13-man squad for the 1st Investec Test against India commencing Wednesday 9 July at Trent Bridge.
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16/06/2014

England women’s trio to play Down Under this winter

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced that England cricketers, Charlotte Edwards, Heather Knight and Sarah Taylor will play state cricket in the Australian Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) and Women’s Twenty20 (WT20) competition this winter.
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16/06/2014

ECB announces winners of England Cricketer of Year Awards

ECB today announced that Ian Bell and Charlotte Edwards have been named, respectively, as the England Men’s and England Women’s Cricketer of the Year for 2013-2014.
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06/06/2014

ECB pledges support for ICC Int'lWomen's Champship

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today re-iterates its support for the new ICC International Women's Championship
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06/06/2014

Ballance earns England Increment Contract

Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance has been awarded an England increment contract for 2013-14.
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29/05/2014

England squad unchanged for remainder of Royal London ODI

England selectors today named an unchanged 14-man squad for the remaining two matches in the five match Royal London One Day International Series against Sri Lanka. England currently lead the series 2-1.
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13/05/2014

Bresnan and Carberry return to face Sri Lanka

England selectors today announced a 13-man squad for the NatWest International T20 against current ICC World T20 champions Sri Lanka on Tuesday 20 May
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12/05/2014

ECB announces 2015 international schedule

ECB announces international dates and venues for 2015 summer with Cardiff set to host Ashes opener
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09/05/2014

Women’s cricketers to stake England claim in best v best

England’s best female cricketers are set to pit their skills against each other in a series of Twenty20 and 50-over matches at the National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC) in Loughborough.
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09/05/2014

High Court dismisses Kaneria's appeals against life ban

ECB today notes the High Court decision by Mr Justice Hamblen to dismiss appeals brought by the former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria against his life ban from cricket for breaches of the ECB’s anti-corruption regulations.
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30/04/2014

England confirm Paul Farbrace as Assistant Coach

Paul Farbrace was today confirmed as England's Assistant Coach by Paul Downton, the Managing Director England Cricket, and he will begin work with immediate effect.
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20/04/2014

Moores named England Head Coach

Peter Moores was today unveiled as the new England head coach by Paul Downton, the Managing Director England Cricket, at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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20/04/2014

Jonathan Trott to take break from all cricket

Warwickshire CCC and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have today announced that Jonathan Trott is to take a break from all cricket with immediate effect.
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06/04/2014

Edwards praises team's unity and determination

England finished as runners-up in the 2014 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today, and despite the loss to Australia, the team has been commended for the dedication, passion and pride displayed throughout the two-week tournament.
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06/04/2014

England to take on Australia in ICC Women’s World Twenty20

England women will play against Australia in the final of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka tomorrow.
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04/04/2014

ECB appoints Gordon Hollins as Chief Operating Officer

ECB today announced that Gordon Hollins has been appointed to the new position of Chief Operating Officer.
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04/04/2014

EWCT announces £500,000 Flood Relief grants for clubs

England and Wales Cricket Trust announces £500,000 Flood Relief grants for cricket clubs and £1.25 million in interest free loans
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21/03/2014

Stokes has surgery on right wrist

England and Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes has had an operation on the fractured scaphoid bone in his right wrist.
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21/03/2014

England women's cricket team meet acid attack survivors

Members of the England women’s cricket team visited the Acid Survivors Foundation (ASF) in Dhaka today (Wednesday 19 March) to see how UK aid has helped thousands of women and children who have been disfigured in acid attacks.
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18/03/2014

Stokes ruled out of ICC World T20 with fractured hand

England and Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the ICC World T20 in Bangladesh with a fractured scaphoid in his right hand. Stokes will return to England today and will undergo further assessment.
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07/03/2014

Record number of cricket clubs register for CricketForce

With just under one month to go until the thirteenth annual NatWest CricketForce weekend, a record breaking 2,014 cricket clubs have already registered to take part in the three-day event, which will see facilities rejuvenated and prepared across the country
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25/02/2014

ECB announces England women to face India and South Africa

ECB today announced England women will host India women in August for a one-off Test match and three Royal London One Day Internationals
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18/02/2014

Arran Brindle retires from international cricket

England batting all-rounder Arran Brindle today announced her retirement from international cricket.
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08/02/2014

Graham Onions called into England Lions squad

Durham fast bowler Graham Onions has been called into the England Lions squad for their tour of Sri Lanka, with the first Test starting on 12th February in Kandy.
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07/02/2014

Ali and Parry in England squads

Worcestershire's Moeen Ali and Lancashire's Stephen Parry have been included in the England squad to tour the Caribbean and for the ICC World Twenty20 to be played in Bangladesh.
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05/02/2014

Pietersen not selected for the Caribbean Tour

Kevin Pietersen has been informed by the England and Wales Cricket Board that he has not been included in the England squads for the forthcoming tour of the Caribbean later this month nor the ICC World Twenty20 to be held in Bangladesh
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05/02/2014

England celebrate with the Women’s Ashes trophy in Sydney

The victorious England Women’s team posed for photographs with the Women’s Ashes trophy today in front of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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24/01/2014

Ollie Rayner called into England Lions squad

Middlesex off-spin bowler Ollie Rayner has been called into the England Lions squad for their tour of Sri Lanka which departs this weekend.
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18/01/2014

Chris Jordan called into England T20 squad

Sussex pace bowler Chris Jordan has been called into England’s T20 squad for the three match series against Australia beginning in Hobart on 29 January.
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17/01/2014

England name provisional squad for ICC World T20

England selectors today named the following provisional 30-man squad for the ICC World T20 taking place in Bangladesh in March
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14/01/2014

England name Under-19 squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

The England and Wales Cricket Board today announced a 15-man England Under 19s squad under the captaincy of Yorkshire’s Will Rhodes for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in the UAE next month.
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14/01/2014

England name Under-19 squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup

The England and Wales Cricket Board today announced a 15-man England Under 19s squad under the captaincy of Yorkshire’s Will Rhodes for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in the UAE next month.
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02/01/2014

John Pickup awarded an MBE in New Year’s Honours List

The Chairman of the ECB’s Recreational Assembly, John Pickup, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s honours list.
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23/12/2013

Graeme Swann announces retirement

England and Nottinghamshire off spinner Graeme Swann today announced his retirement from International and First Class cricket.
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14/12/2013

England name Lions Squad to face Sri Lanka A

England selectors today named a 15-man England Lions squad to face Sri Lanka A in February and March 2014.
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20/11/2013

ECB signs North America broadcast deal with PERFORM

The ECB has announced a new four-year broadcast rights deal with sports media company PERFORM to deliver live and on-demand coverage of England’s home international matches to fans in North America and the Caribbean.
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18/11/2013

Rebecca Grundy called up to England Women's squad

Warwickshire’s 23-year-old left-arm spinner Rebecca Grundy has been called into the England Women’s Performance Squad following Holly Colvin’s decision to take a break from all cricket with immediate effect.
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15/11/2013

ECB secures broadcast rights deal with Australia's Channel 9

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a broadcast deal for Australia’s next two Ashes tours of England with Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co.
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15/11/2013

England Lions tour to Sri Lanka 2014 announced

ECB today announced the England Lions tour to Sri Lanka in the early part of 2014 which will be led by Sussex CCC Head Coach Mark Robinson.
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08/11/2013

Simon Kerrigan to remain in the UK

ECB today announced that Lancashire spin bowler Simon Kerrigan will remain in the UK this winter, but will continue to be a part of the England Performance Programme Squad.
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25/10/2013

Marston's Pedigree and England Cricket extend partnership

Marston's has become one of the England cricket team's longest standing commercial partners after agreeing to an extension of its 'Official Beer' status.
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25/10/2013

Eleven players awarded contracts for 2013-14

The ECB today announced that eleven players have been awarded central contracts for 2013-14.
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20/10/2013

Ashes boost for women's and girls' participation

England Women’s Ashes success boosts grassroots participation among women and girls
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03/10/2013

ECB announce England Development Programme squad

ECB today announced a squad of players invited to take part in the England Development Programme for 2013-14.
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03/10/2013

Jamie Overton penalised under ECB Discipline Code

The ECB Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) today confirmed that Jamie Overton has received a penalty under the ECB’s discipline code.
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02/10/2013

England Women’s Squads Announced

ECB today announced the England Women’s Performance Squad of 21 players for the 2013/14 winter.
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01/10/2013

Volunteers rewarded for commitment to cricket

Eight volunteers were awarded with a NatWest Outstanding Service to Cricket Award (OSCAs) at a prestigious event at Lord’s today, attended by 400 guests from cricket clubs all over the country.
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30/09/2013

Monty Panesar receives suspended ban

The ECB Cricket Discipline Commission announced today that Monty Panesar has received a suspended ban after accepting that he breached ECB Directive 3.2 in that he did not conduct himself fairly and properly on the field
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22/09/2013

Free Road to Lord’s for fans at the Yorkshire Bank 40 Final

Hundreds of cricket fans will travel to the Yorkshire Bank 40 Cricket Final free of charge tomorrow thanks to an initiative by sponsors Yorkshire Bank and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
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07/09/2013

England Women take Ashes Trophy back to their home clubs

England Women’s squad will be taking the Women’s Ashes trophy back to their home clubs to share the celebrations of a successful Ashes summer with the people who have supported them throughout their careers.
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01/09/2013

Hales and Wright earn England Increment Contracts

The ECB today announced that Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales and Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright have been awarded England increment contracts for 2012-13.
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30/08/2013

Lydia Greenway sets a new record as England regain the Ashes

Lydia Greenway blasted 80 not out as England Women claimed a five wicket victory in the second NatWest Women’s International T20, to regain the Ashes at the Ageas Bowl today.
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28/08/2013

Sarah Taylor leads England to victory in the first Twenty20

Sarah Taylor hit a career best 77, the highest T20 innings by an England player, to lead England to a 15-run victory at the Ford County Ground, Chelmsford tonight.
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27/08/2013

Heather Knight added to England Women’s T20 Ashes squad

England selectors have added Heather Knight to the England Women’s T20 Ashes squad following her outstanding performances in the Women’s Ashes Test and NatWest Women’s One-Day International matches.
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26/08/2013

A record-breaking second wicket partnership

England Women claimed a five wicket victory over Australia in a 36-over rain-reduced third NatWest Women’s One-Day International, in the Women’s Ashes Series
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24/08/2013

England Women claim a 51-run victory

England Women claimed a 51-run victory over Australia in the second One-Day International of the Women’s Ashes Series at the County Ground in Hove today after their batters set a formidable 256 for six.
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21/08/2013

Gunn becomes England all-time leading wicket taker

Jenny Gunn became England Women’s all-time leading wicket taker in the first of three NatWest Women’s International matches in the Women’s Ashes Series at Lord’s today.
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20/08/2013

Carberry included in 13-man squad against Australia

England selectors today announced a 13-man squad for the two match NatWest International T20 series against Australia commencing Thursday 29 August
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19/08/2013

Kerrigan and Woakes included in 14-man squad

England selectors today announced a 14-man squad for the final Investec Ashes Test of the series commencing Wednesday 21 August at the Kia Oval.
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16/08/2013

England draw Women’s Ashes Test match

England Women ended the Women’s Ashes Test match with a draw after Australia declared on 231 for five, one hour into the afternoon session, setting England a target of 249 from 45 overs.
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14/08/2013

Knight and Marsh make history on day three of the Ashes

Heather Knight and Laura Marsh wrote their names into the record books as England posted 314 all out to trail by just 17 runs on first innings in the Women’s Ashes Test at Wormsley.
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13/08/2013

ECB Chairman Giles Clarke congratulates England team

Giles Clarke, the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, today congratulated England team director Andy Flower, captain Alastair Cook and the England team and management on winning their third successive Ashes series
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13/08/2013

Knight anchors England to 172 for six on day two

Heather Knight produced a gusty unbeaten 85 to help England reach 172 for six at the end of the second day at the Women’s Ashes Test match at Wormsley after Australia had declared on 331 for six.
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12/08/2013

Kia hopes to drive England Women to Ashes success

Kia Motors (UK) Limited has partnered with the England Women’s cricket team, providing the players with the all-new pro_cee’d GT during the Women’s Ashes Series. The deal marks the first ‘standalone’ sponsorship arrangement for the team.
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12/08/2013

Eoin Morgan named as skipper of Lions to face Australia

The England selectors today announced that Middlesex batsman Eoin Morgan will lead the England Lions team to play Australia in a two-day game starting on 16th August at The County Ground, Northampton.
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09/08/2013

England name Luke Wright as skipper of Lions team

The England selectors today announced that Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright will captain the England Lions team to face Bangladesh A in three one-day games starting on August 20th at The County Ground, Bristol.
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09/08/2013

Ashes winners England set for Irish Showdown in Dublin

The RSA Challenge against England in exactly 4 weeks’ time will be played in front of the biggest crowd to ever attend a cricket match in Ireland.
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06/08/2013

NatWest becomes ECB’s game-wide Twenty20 title sponsor

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that NatWest will become the title sponsor of Twenty20 (T20) cricket at international, county and recreational level from 2014.
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06/08/2013

England Women’s Ashes squads announced

England have named 17 players across their three squads in the Women’s Ashes Series, which begins with a Test match at Wormsley in Berkshire on Sunday August 11. All three will be captained by Charlotte Edwards who will play in her 11th Ashes Test.
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06/08/2013

Onions included in 13-man squad for 4th Investec Ashes Test

England selectors today announced a 13-man squad for the fourth Investec Ashes Test commencing Friday 09 August at Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground.
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02/08/2013

Cricket clubs continue to capitalise upon Ashes fever

Cricket clubs nationwide are holding Open Days this weekend and throwing their pavilion doors open to their local communities, inviting guests to watch the Investec Ashes Series live on Sky Sports and their local team out in the middle.
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25/07/2013

Taylor to play for Sussex against Australia in 3 day game

Following discussions between the England management and Nottinghamshire CCC, Nottinghamshire CCC has allowed batsman James Taylor to play for Sussex in the three day game against Australia starting this Friday.
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16/07/2013

Jason Roy, Arun Harinath and Hamish Rutherford penalised

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed that Jason Roy, Arun Harinath and Hamish Rutherford have received penalties under the ECB’s discipline code.
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16/07/2013

13-man squad unchanged for second Investec Ashes Test

England selectors today named an unchanged 13-man squad for the second Investec Ashes Test commencing Thursday 18 July at Lord’s.
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13/07/2013

Over 200 clubs to hold an Ashes Open Day this weekend

Clubs up and down the country are planning to capitalise upon Ashes fever this weekend, by throwing open their doors to their communities and inviting guests to watch the Investec Ashes live on Sky Sports whilst keeping an eye on their local team out in the middle.
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11/07/2013

Red Arrows Rise for the Ashes

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, performed an exhilarating flypast over Trent Bridge today (July 10) to mark the start of the Investec Ashes Series, just moments before Alastair Cook faced the first ball of the series.
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09/07/2013

England Women’s Ashes squad announced

Selectors have named an initial 18-player England Women’s squad for the 2013 Women’s Ashes Series.
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07/07/2013

Sarah Taylor dominates in first NatWest Women’s Int'l

Sarah Taylor’s first fifty of the summer underpinned England’s crushing 70-run win in the first NatWest Women’s International T20 matches at Loughborough today, before Pakistan claimed a one-run victory in the second match of the day.
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07/07/2013

Northamptonshire CCC penalised under ECB Discipline Code

The Chairman of the ECB Cricket Discipline Commission, Gerard Elias QC, has considered comments made by David Smith regarding the pitch, after a recent LV= County Championship match between Lancashire and Northamptonshire.
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07/07/2013

13-man squad named for first Investec Ashes Test

England selectors today named a 13-man squad for the first Investec Ashes Test commencing Wednesday 10 July at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
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04/07/2013

Natalie Sciver strikes for England Women

Natalie Sciver claimed three wickets in just her second One-Day International for England Women as they claimed a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second NatWest Women’s ODI at Loughborough University today.
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01/07/2013

Beth Langston called up to the England Women’s squad

Beth Langston has been called up to the England Women’s squad for the two NatWest Women’s ODIs and two NatWest Women’s T20 matches against Pakistan this week.
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01/07/2013

England Women’s Academy defeated by Pakistan Women

Fran Wilson’s half-century and a fine all-round display from Sonia Odedra proved in vain as England Women’s Academy suffered a three-wicket defeat to Pakistan Women in their 50-over clash at Loughborough University on Saturday.
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26/06/2013

David Capel appointed as England Women’s Assistant Coach

Former England international David Capel has been appointed as Assistant Coach to the England Women’s team.
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26/06/2013

Root to open batting against Essex in LV= Challenge match

England selectors today named a 14-man squad to face Essex in a 4-day LV=Challenge match commencing Sunday 30 June at The Essex County Ground, Chelmsford.
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21/06/2013

Pietersen included in 14-man squad against New Zealand

England selectors today named a 14-man squad for the two match NatWest International T20 series against New Zealand at the Kia Oval.
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13/06/2013

Luke Evans and Calvin Burnett penalised under ECB Discipline

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed that Luke Evans and Calvin Burnett have received penalties under the ECB’s discipline code.
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11/06/2013

Women’s squad named for NatWest international matches

Selectors today named a 15-player squad for two NatWest Women’s one-day internationals and two NatWest Women’s International T20 matches against Pakistan which commence in Louth, Lincolnshire on July 1
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04/06/2013

Paul Shaw appointed as Head of England Women’s Performance

Paul Shaw has been appointed to the new role of Head of England Women’s Performance.
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01/06/2013

Boyd Rankin added to England ODI squad

England selectors have added Warwickshire pace bowler Boyd Rankin to the England ODI squad for the remaining two matches in the NatWest series against New Zealand.
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01/06/2013

ECB CEO welcomes funding boost for grassroots cricket

ECB Chief Executive David Collier today welcomed Sport England’s announcement of a 50 per cent increase in its Protecting Playing Fields Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Fund as a major boost for grassroots cricket.
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29/05/2013

Glenn Querl and Jack Taylor suspended from bowling by ECB

Two bowlers have been suspended from bowling, having been subject to the ECB process for bowlers with suspected illegal bowling actions.
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25/05/2013

Test Match cricket the top ticket for Under 25s

England fans have expressed their belief in Test match cricket being the pinnacle of the game – particularly among the under 25 year olds – through a newly formed TwelfthMan Panel.
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22/05/2013

"Misbah's Batting has had a new Lease of Life"

Pakistan’s preparations ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy were hampered by the weather in Edinburgh on Sunday as their one-day international against Scotland was washed out without a ball being bowled.
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22/05/2013

ECB set ambitious targets in new strategic plan

The England and Wales Cricket Board today unveiled a new and ambitious strategic plan which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels
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22/05/2013

Unchanged 12-man squad for 2nd Investec Test against NZ

England selectors today named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Investec Test against New Zealand commencing Friday May 24 at Headingley following the 170 run victory against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s.
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17/05/2013

Sound of summer about to get noisier

Cricket Australia (CA) is expecting record attendances at the cricket this summer to a new-look season of 33 scheduled international playing days announced today.
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14/05/2013

England Cricketer of the Year Awards

ECB today announced that Matt Prior and Katherine Brunt have been named, respectively, as the England Men’s and England Women’s Cricketer of the Year for 2012-2013.
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14/05/2013

ECB and Cricket Australia announce new format Women’s Ashes

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Cricket Australia (CA) today announced that, starting in England in August 2013, the Women’s Ashes will be decided in a new and exciting format.
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14/05/2013

Mark Lane steps down as England Women’s Head Coach

Mark Lane has taken the decision to stand down from the role of Head Coach to the England Women’s cricket team after five highly successful years in charge.
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13/05/2013

Swann and Bresnan included in 12-man squad for 1st Investec

England selectors today named a 12-man squad for the first Investec Test against New Zealand commencing Thursday May 16 at Lord’s.
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10/05/2013

ECB announce £96m investment in community cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced today that they will invest £96m in community cricket in the next four years after a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with the ECB’s Recreational Assembly.
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10/05/2013

Waitrose bags England Team Sponsor deal

Waitrose has signed a ground-breaking three-year deal with the England & Wales Cricket Board to become the new Team Sponsor of England Cricket from next year.
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10/05/2013

ECB set to bring cricket to the classroom

ECB today announced the launch of the Ashes School Challenge - a free interactive educational programme which will be aimed at Primary schools nationwide ahead of this summer’s Investec Ashes Test Series.
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09/05/2013

Yorkshire Bank Giving Bat to Cricket Fans This Summer

Yorkshire Bank 40 sponsors partner with Gray-Nicolls to give away a cricket bat every day this summer
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04/05/2013

Bopara and Bresnan return for England in NatWest ODI Series

England selectors today named a 15-man squad for the three match NatWest ODI series against New Zealand commencing 31 May and the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 commencing 8 June with the first fixture against Australia at Edgbaston
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04/05/2013

ECB and Durham CCC agree international schedule

ECB today confirmed a programme of international matches at the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground for the 2013-2016 period.
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04/05/2013

Graeme Swann penalised under ECB Discipline Code

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed that Graeme Swann has received a penalty under the ECB’s discipline code.
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01/05/2013

England name Root as skipper of Lions team to face NZ

The England selectors today announced that Yorkshire batsman Joe Root will captain the England Lions team to face New Zealand in a four-day game starting on 9th May at Grace Road, Leicester.
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29/04/2013

ECB CEO welcomes decision by Cricket Discipline Commission

Following today’s decision in the Cricket Discipline Commission appeal hearing, ECB Chief Executive David Collier commented:
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29/04/2013

Dan Redfern penalised under ECB Discipline Code

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today confirmed that Dan Redfern has received a penalty under the ECB’s discipline code.
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28/04/2013

Asad Ali Targets Champions Trophy Call Up

The National Stadium Karachi (NSK) is a venue which has seen history made on many occasions by Pakistan teams and cricketers of the past and the present but since the 20th of April, the stadium in the City of Lights
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25/04/2013

Pietersen ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy

Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy following a repeat MRI scan on his right knee earlier today.
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20/04/2013

ECB CEO pays tribute to Mike Denness OBE

ECB Chief Executive David Collier today paid tribute to the former England captain Mike Denness OBE whose death at the age of 72 was announced earlier today.
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20/04/2013

ECB announces two new appointments to its Management Board

ECB today announced that the Surrey Chairman Richard Thompson and the Somerset Chairman Andy Nash had been elected to its Management Board for a three-year term of office until 2016.
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17/04/2013

Pietersen ruled out of Investec Test series

England and Surrey batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the upcoming Investec Test series against New Zealand as he continues his recovery from significant bone bruising to his right knee.
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15/04/2013

"Wahab Riaz is Wasting his Talent" : Aaqib Javed

The former Pakistan fast bowler and ex-national bowling coach Aaqib Javed is currently employed as coach of the UAE team on a three-year contract.
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12/04/2013

"It feels like I'm starting my career again" : Akhtar Ayub

Akhtar Ayub was earmarked as one of Pakistan’s brightest pace bowling prospects back in 2006.
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04/04/2013

Cricket Ireland's Journey feature

Ireland’s cricketers have become the latest athletes from the Irish Sports Council’s High Performance Programme to feature in a digital series entitled ‘The Journey’.
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03/04/2013

Whatmore's appointment has been a disaster for Pakistan

Mohsin Khan has held a number of key operational and administrative roles at the Pakistan Cricket Board, including Chief Selector and was Head Coach until he was replaced by current coach Dav Whatmore a little over a year ago.
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03/04/2013

England name 30-man England Performance Squad for the 2013

The England selectors today announced a 30-man England Performance Squad (EPS) for the 2013 summer international season.
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28/03/2013

Additional NatWest Women’s International fixtures announced

England Women will play Pakistan Women in two NatWest Women’s one day international and two NatWest Women’s International T20 matches in July 2013.
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22/03/2013

ECB and BBC announce new broadcast partnership for Cricket

ECB and the BBC today announced a new broadcast partnership for county cricket, with live ball-by-ball commentary of every LV=County Championship match available throughout the season, plus all Yorkshire Bank 40 and Friends Life t20 matches.
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21/03/2013

Pietersen ruled out of final Test with knee injury

England and Surrey batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the remaining Test against New Zealand commencing Friday March 22 due to an injury to his right knee.
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20/03/2013

Colin Graves elected as ECB’s new Deputy Chairman

The England and Wales Cricket Board today announced that the Yorkshire Chairman Colin Graves had been elected as ECB’s new Deputy Chairman following the completion of the election process conducted by electoral reform services.
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19/03/2013

Essex County Cricket Club and Owais Shah

The ECB Cricket Discipline Commission has fined Essex County Cricket Club £500 and Owais Shah £250 in respect of a breach of regulations in that an unregistered agent was engaged in the execution of a recent employment transaction.
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15/03/2013

Swann has operation on elbow

England and Nottinghamshire off-spinner Graeme Swann has undergone an uncomplicated operation on his right elbow to excise excess bone formation that had re-accumulated following his previous operation four years ago.
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08/03/2013

Panesar earns England Increment Contract

ECB today announced that Sussex left arm spinner Monty Panesar has been awarded an England increment contract for 2012-13.
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06/03/2013

Swann to undergo elbow operation

England off spinner Graeme Swann has been ruled out of the current Test series against New Zealand due to a right elbow injury.
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06/03/2013

ECB congratulate Peter Moores on appointment

ECB today congratulated Lancashire CCC Director of Cricket Peter Moores after he was named as one of only ten coaches nationwide to be accepted onto UK Sport’s Elite Programme for world-class coaching development.
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05/03/2013

ECB Deputy Chairman nomination

The Electoral Reform Society has informed the England and Wales Cricket Board that Colin Graves has won the ballot of the Chairmen of the FCCs and MCC over Nigel Hilliard
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28/02/2013

Give Pakistan's Young Bowlers Time to Settle

Pakistan's 3-0 mauling at the hands of the world’s number one Test team South Africa, does not make for easy reading
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21/02/2013

Buttler awarded England Increment Contract

The ECB today announced that Somerset wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler has been awarded an England increment contract for 2012-13.
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18/02/2013

Root earns England Increment Contract

The ECB today announced that Yorkshire batsman Joe Root has been awarded an England increment contract for 2012-13.
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14/02/2013

Bresnan has operation on elbow

England and Yorkshire bowler Tim Bresnan has undergone an uncomplicated operation on his right elbow to remove extra bone and scar tissue.
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14/02/2013

England Women beat New Zealand in final

England Women beat New Zealand in final Super Six game of ICC Women’s World Cup but are denied a place in the final.
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11/02/2013

Five wicket haul for Shrubsole and a seven wicket victory

Career best figures for Anya Shrubsole and Danielle Wyatt saw England claim an emphatic seven wicket victory over South Africa in their second super six game of the ICC Women’s World Cup, at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack today.
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10/02/2013

Pakistan Super League Has to be Played in Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board yesterday announced that the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which was set to commence on 26th March
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09/02/2013

England Women narrowly defeated by Australia

England Women suffered a two run defeat by Australia in their first game of the super six stage at ICC Women’s World Cup.
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06/02/2013

Yorkshire Bank takes over title sponsorship

The ECB has today announced that Yorkshire Bank will become the new title sponsor of the domestic 40-over competition: the Yorkshire Bank 40.
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06/02/2013

Anya Shrubsole takes career best figures

Anya Shrubsole takes career best 4-21 as England beat West Indies in their final group game of the ICC Women’s World Cup
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05/02/2013

England youngsters battle well against experienced hosts

Canterbury’s Dilly Newton scored on her senior England debut at the Investec Challenge in Cape Town as England fielded a further eight young prospects for the first time against the hosts South Africa.
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05/02/2013

England Cricket calls time for tea

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that Yorkshire Tea has signed a commercial agreement to become the “Official Brew of England Cricket”.
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04/02/2013

England Women defeat India & Edwards enters the record books

Charlotte Edwards led her team to a 32-run victory over India today in their second group game of the ICC Women’s World Cup at the CCI ground in Mumbai.
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02/02/2013

CSA Not to Allow Players to Take Part in Super League

As the date for the Pakistan Super League player auctions approaches, Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) have confirmed they will not be issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) to contracted players.
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02/02/2013

Jones & Gunn shine but England Women edged out by Sri Lanka

England Women were narrowly defeated by Sri Lanka in a dramatic last-ball finish to the opening match of their World Cup campaign in India.
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30/01/2013

Danielle Hazell takes 5-34 in England Women’s final warm-up

Danielle Hazell took 5-34 against New Zealand at the Bandra Kurla complex, Mumbai today in England Women’s final warm-up game ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup.
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29/01/2013

England Women warm-up for the ICC Women’s World Cup

England captain Charlotte Edwards led the way with a half-century today as her side claimed a comfortable 51-run victory over South Africa at the CCI ground in Mumbai today in their first warm-up game ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2013.
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28/01/2013

"Pakistani Bowlers Need to be Aggressive"

A lot of people look at the Test series in South Africa with a certain amount of fear and negativity and you can say that is justified given Pakistan’s record in South Africa. However I’m quite positive about the upcoming three Test series and think that Pakistan could hold their own against the best Test team in the world providing the Pakistani batsmen can give the bowlers enough runs to play with.
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28/01/2013

Revised schedule for ICC Women’s World Cup 2013

The International Cricket Council have announced the revised schedule for the ICC Women’s World Cup India 2013
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26/01/2013

England Under 19 captain Shiv Thakor ruled out of SA Tour

ECB today announced that the England U19’s captain Shiv Thakor has been ruled out of the squad’s current tour to South Africa due to a broken finger sustained in a practice match.
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25/01/2013

England name 15-man Test squad for New Zealand series

England selectors today announced a 15-man Test squad for the three match series against New Zealand beginning in Dunedin on March 6.
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20/01/2013

"Pakistan Can Surprise South Africa in the Test Series"

The Pakistan cricket team leave for South Africa on Sunday ahead of the three match Test series which starts on 1st February in Johannesburg.
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17/01/2013

ECB and Sussex clarify speculation regarding Sarah Taylor

ECB and Sussex County Cricket Club today sought to clarify recent press reports surrounding Sussex and England Women’s star Sarah Taylor.
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16/01/2013

Tour Decision from BCB Needed for Pakistanis to Play in BPL

With the issue of the participation of Pakistani players at the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League at a boiling point and the matter of the Bangladesh cricket team’s tour of Pakistan still to be finalised
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16/01/2013

Beth Morgan retires from international cricket

England and Middlesex batsman Beth Morgan announced her retirement from international cricket today.
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