The chief executives of five major national governing bodies of sport (football, cricket, tennis, rugby league and rugby union) have called on political leaders to set out their vision for sport, ahead of the General Election. Richard Gould (ECB), Mark…
Grassroots sport clubs remain highly valued and important to local communities across the UK. A survey by the Sport and Recreation Alliance, in partnership with physical activity consumer insight specialist, Active Insight, has revealed that over two thirds of individuals…
Lord’s cricket ground is set for another multi-million pound redevelopment as the venue’s owner, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), approved plans to invest £61m in improvements. The project will see the Tavern and Allen Stands – the two oldest stands at…
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced a £35 million investment in grassroots cricket facilities and widening access to the sport within state schools, enabling over 900,000 young people to play cricket over the next five years. The investment includes a…
Jamie Cox has been named as the new Chief Executive of Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC). The 54-year-old Australian, who represented SCCC as a player and captain from 1999 to 2004, led the club to C&G Trophy glory in 2001.…
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has published its new Environmental Sustainability Plan for Cricket. The wide-ranging plan maps out the steps the national governing body (NGB) will take – in collaboration with the cricket network, its suppliers and partners…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Leshia Hawkins as the new Managing Director, Recreational Game. The new role succeeds that of Director of Participation and Growth, and will see Hawkins become a member of the ECB Leadership…
English cricket is in need of “urgent reform” in order to tackle “deep-rooted and widespread institutional, structural and interpersonal discrimination across the game”. The call comes after a landmark report – published by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has named Richard Gould as its new chief executive. Gould, the current CEO of Bristol City FC, will take up the post at the end of January 2023. During his career, Gould has…
