The ICC recognised United Nations World Refugee Day

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recognised United Nations World Refugee Day by releasing a video that celebrates the positive impact that cricket has had on the lives of displaced people around the world. The UNHCR’s World Refugee Day campaign aims to remind the world that everyone, including refugees, can contribute to society and that ‘Every

Continue Reading →


Source: Getty Images

England Women confirm back to training plans

Twenty-four England Women cricketers will return to individual training on Monday June 22 as plans continue for a proposed tri-series with India and South Africa in September. The players will return across six venues, initially training on their own before progressing to small group training. Squads for specific formats will be named in due course,

Continue Reading →


Source: Julian Thompson

ECB confirm Regional Retainers

The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today confirmed that up to 24 women’s domestic cricketers will receive a Regional Retainer starting on June 1. The eight Regions (outlined below) will recruit the players, who will adhere to strength and conditioning programmes and undertake certain online modules including anti-corruption and anti-doping education. They will also give

Continue Reading →


Source: Getty Images

T20 World Cup delivered record-breaking fan engagement

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed record digital and broadcast viewing figures for the ICC Women’sT20 World Cup 2020, which has become one of the most watched women’s sporting events in history as the sport continues to set new benchmarks on and off the field. 1.1 billion video views across ICC digital channels Most

Continue Reading →


Source: Getty Images

Fans in for a treat as the ICC opens its archives

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has opened its comprehensive archive of match footage and programming to its broadcast partners, giving fans throughout the world the opportunity to relive some of the greatest cricketing moments of the last 45 years as they stay at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The move will enable fans around

Continue Reading →


Source: ICC

Two more women umpires named in ICC panel

The number of women match officials across different International Cricket Council panels has gone up to 12 as Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi of India were today named in the International Panel of ICC Development Umpires. 12 women match officials now part of different ICC panels as India’s Janani Narayanan and Vrinda Rathi named in

Continue Reading →