English counties allowed to field two overseas players from 2021
4 years, 6 months ago

English counties allowed to field two overseas players from 2021

The Hindu  

England's first-class county teams will be allowed to field two, rather than one, overseas-registered player in next season's domestic championship and Royal London Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday. READ | “There is an important balance to be struck to ensure the need for good foreign players in county cricket and providing opportunity for nine England-qualified players in each county team,” the ECB's Performance Cricket Committee chair Andrew Strauss said in a statement. “There are clearly long-established benefits for our domestic players to compete against and learn from the best players from across the world in addition to providing high-quality domestic cricket for county members and fans to enjoy.” Counties have been allowed only one 'unqualified' player on the pitch since the rule was changed for the 2008 season, partly to offer more first-team opportunities for young players eligible to play for England. The change will not affect the Vitality Blast T20 competition which already allows teams to field two foreign players.

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England Players Could Boycott Hundred - Here's Why
1 month ago

England Players Could Boycott Hundred - Here's Why

ABP News  

A group of "50 leading England cricketers" could boycott next year’s Hundred competition to protest the England and Wales Cricket Board’s overhaul of its NOC policy, which players need to participate in franchise tournaments, according to a report. "This includes the Pakistan Super League, which moves to a slot concurrent to the Indian Premier League in April and May next …

England cricketers consider boycotting Hundred over ECB’s NOC policy changes - report
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1 month ago

England cricketers consider boycotting Hundred over ECB’s NOC policy changes - report

The Hindu  

A group of 50 top England cricketers may boycott next year’s Hundred competition in protest against the England and Wales Cricket Board’s changes to its No-Objection Certificate policy, which players need to take part in franchise tournaments, according to a report. “This includes the Pakistan Super League, which moves to a slot concurrent to the Indian Premier League in April …

The truth about why England cast aside county cricket - and why it's working, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH
1 month ago

The truth about why England cast aside county cricket - and why it's working, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH

Daily Mail  

For the county faithful, it felt like the last straw. Jacob Bethell enjoyed his England Test bow as he helped them win the first Test vs New Zealand Bethell made a 37-ball half-century in England's chase despite never having batted at No 3 before His inclusion was contentious - with traditionalists asking about the point of the county game Seamers, …

ECB bans England players from competing in overseas T20 leagues with IPL an exception: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

ECB bans England players from competing in overseas T20 leagues with IPL an exception: Report

Firstpost  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has reportedly banned its players from competing in overseas T20 leagues across the world, with the Indian Premier League being the only exemption, according to a report in The Telegraph. Players will be denied No Objection Certificates to play in T20 leagues which run simultaneously to the domestic season in England. It is also …

ECB bans player participation in Pakistan Super League, exemptions made for IPL: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

ECB bans player participation in Pakistan Super League, exemptions made for IPL: Report

Hindustan Times  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has introduced a significant policy change that will impact its players' participation in international franchise leagues. As reported by The Telegraph on November 28, the ECB has officially banned English players from competing in the Pakistan Super League during the domestic summer, a move that extends to all global franchise leagues, excluding the Indian …

England leave out two senior players as side enter new white-ball era
4 months, 2 weeks ago

England leave out two senior players as side enter new white-ball era

The Independent  

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'My main priority is to be playing for England': Jos Buttler reacts after early IPL 2024 exit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'My main priority is to be playing for England': Jos Buttler reacts after early IPL 2024 exit

India TV News  

England are set to play against Pakistan in the first of the four-match T20I series today at Headingley in Leeds. For this series, eight English cricketer including the captain Jos Buttler returned early from the ongoing Indian Premier League edition. He also stated that international duty comes first for him and that it was important for the World Cup bound …

England, Wales county players voice concern over intense schedule
8 months ago

England, Wales county players voice concern over intense schedule

The Hindu  

An overwhelming majority of professional cricket players in England and Wales have expressed concern about the demanding county cricket schedule, research published on Monday by the Professional Cricketers Association has shown. READ | BAN vs ZIM, 2nd T20I: Bangladesh cruise to six-wicket win over Zimbabwe In a statement, the PCA said the research “reiterated the issues current players face, with …

T20 World Cup bound England players to miss IPL 2024 playoffs for Pakistan T20Is
8 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup bound England players to miss IPL 2024 playoffs for Pakistan T20Is

India TV News  

England and Wales Cricket Board have called back its players from the Indian Premier League just before the playoffs. England are scheduled to play four T20Is against Pakistan at home starting from May 22 and ECB wants all the T20 World Cup bound players to feature in the series. "Selected players, currently playing in the Indian Premier League, will return …

England to recall IPL players for ‘slug fest’ World Cup warm-ups
8 months, 1 week ago

England to recall IPL players for ‘slug fest’ World Cup warm-ups

The Telegraph  

England will bring all their IPL players home early to face Pakistan in preparation for June’s T20 World Cup defence that they expect to be a big-hitting “slugfest”. The knockout stage of that tournament clashes with the four-match T20i series against Pakistan, which starts on May 22 and serves as preparation for England’s T20 World Cup defence. Whereas I think …

English domestic schedule ‘unsustainable’: Professional Cricketers Association
1 year, 1 month ago

English domestic schedule ‘unsustainable’: Professional Cricketers Association

The Hindu  

The Professional Cricketers Association said the English men’s domestic schedule for 2024 is unsustainable and increases the risk of injury for players. “My biggest issue is the welfare of players and support staff being disregarded,” said bowler Sam Cook, Essex’s PCA representative. This has an enormous impact on performance and increases the risk of injury.” PCA CEO Rob Lynch said, …

ECB reveal 2024 county cricket schedule
1 year, 1 month ago

ECB reveal 2024 county cricket schedule

The Independent  

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ECB report proposes reduction in County Championship matches
2 years, 3 months ago

ECB report proposes reduction in County Championship matches

The Hindu  

A new-look County Championship and a reduced fixture list across all formats are among the recommendations proposed in the high-performance review of men’s cricket in England, published by the England & Wales Cricket Board on Thursday. The review, commissioned after England’s Ashes debacle in January, was led by former captain Andrew Strauss, who also served as the ECB’s interim director …

Cricket clubs could get £10,000 bonus if their players make England debuts
2 years, 3 months ago

Cricket clubs could get £10,000 bonus if their players make England debuts

The Telegraph  

Grassroots clubs could get funding worth several thousand pounds for producing England international cricketers under plans being considered by the England & Wales Cricket Board. The high performance review, which is published in full on Thursday, will also propose that counties are far better rewarded for producing England players than is currently the case, with a feeling among first-class counties …

England must stop players from playing in IPL to improve Test side: Mickey Arthur
2 years, 10 months ago

England must stop players from playing in IPL to improve Test side: Mickey Arthur

India Today  

Former Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes England players need to stop participating in the Indian Premier League in order to improve their Test side. Arthur, who joined English county Derbyshire as head of cricket after stepping down as Sri Lanka coach late last year, said county cricket is not to be blamed for England's poor performance in tests in …

ECB may call back its players from IPL 2022 for New Zealand series
2 years, 11 months ago

ECB may call back its players from IPL 2022 for New Zealand series

India TV News  

Highlights Some of the leading England Test cricketers are among the 22 players to have registered for auction While IPL fixture hasn't been announced, it is likely to be held between March 27 & last week of May If England players play full duration, it would most likely make them unavailable for 1st Test The England and Wales Cricket Board …

T20 World Cup 2021: IPL will help England; we'll be well-prepped, says Tymal Mills
3 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: IPL will help England; we'll be well-prepped, says Tymal Mills

India TV News  

England pacer Tymal Mills said that they have a "very strong, very adaptable squad" going into the ICC T20 World Cup, and the "information that players" are getting in the Indian Premier League in the UAE will help them in the mega event. England's eight of the 15 players, who are in their T20 World cup, are currently playing in …

India tour of England: Intra-squad games for Virat Kohli and Co in Durham, says ECB; no selectors allowed
3 years, 6 months ago

India tour of England: Intra-squad games for Virat Kohli and Co in Durham, says ECB; no selectors allowed

India TV News  

The Indian cricket team will play two intra-squad games at the Riverside ground in Durham before the five-match Test series against England as Virat Kohli's men are unlikely to get any warm-up first-class games against county sides. India captain Virat Kohli had expressed his displeasure at not being given any first-class games before the England series, starting in Nottingham on …

'Everyone wants to get their cricket in': Ashley Giles hints at England players not playing remainder of IPL 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

'Everyone wants to get their cricket in': Ashley Giles hints at England players not playing remainder of IPL 2021

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the IPL 2021 was postponed midway, there have been no end to speculations regarding when, if at all a possibility, will the remainder of the tournament be held. Well, as per the recent statement made by England and Wales Cricket Board’s managing director Ashley Giles, we may have seen the last of England players in IPL 2021. READ …

England players unlikely to feature in rescheduled IPL: Giles
3 years, 7 months ago

England players unlikely to feature in rescheduled IPL: Giles

The Hindu  

England's centrally contracted players are likely to miss the remainder of the COVID-19-hit Indian Premier League season if the Twenty20 tournament clashes with the international schedule, managing director Ashley Giles said on Monday. Giles had previously agreed that England players who were involved in the latter stages of the IPL could miss the two-test series against top-ranked New Zealand starting …

IPL 2021: England players unlikely to feature in rescheduled tournament, says ECB director Ashley Giles
3 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2021: England players unlikely to feature in rescheduled tournament, says ECB director Ashley Giles

India Today  

England and Wales Cricket Board managing director Ashley Giles has said England's centrally-contracted players, including captain Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, are likely to miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 if and when it takes place due to clashes with the international calendar. We're planning on the involvement of England players in England matches," Ashley …

Play IPL in England in September, all top players would be available: Kevin PIetersen
3 years, 8 months ago

Play IPL in England in September, all top players would be available: Kevin PIetersen

India TV News  

The availability of players from world's top two T20 Internationals teams -- England and India -- should prompt the Indian cricket board to host the remainder of the Indian Premier League matches in England in September, said former England captain Kevin Pietersen. "I have seen people talking about the UAE as a possible destination to finish the IPL in September …

Teams visiting England to play intra-squad warm-up matches instead of facing County sides; India ‘A’ tour gets postponed
3 years, 8 months ago

Teams visiting England to play intra-squad warm-up matches instead of facing County sides; India ‘A’ tour gets postponed

Firstpost  

London: Teams touring England in the 2021 season will rely solely on intra-squad matches as preparation for their international fixtures after it was announced on Tuesday that planned warm-up matches against county sides had been scrapped. England’s congested home campaign starts with two Tests against New Zealand in June, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan then arriving for limited-overs matches before …

IPL 2021: English players will benefit from Indian conditions, says Ben Stokes
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2021: English players will benefit from Indian conditions, says Ben Stokes

The Hindu  

The increased participation of English players in the IPL, where there is constant pressure to perform, will benefit them during the T20 World Cup to be held in India later this year, reckons star all-rounder Ben Stokes. India is set to host the T20 World Cup later this year and Stokes feels it is the perfect opportunity for English players, …

Being constantly exposed to Indian conditions in IPL will benefit England: Ben Stokes
3 years, 9 months ago

Being constantly exposed to Indian conditions in IPL will benefit England: Ben Stokes

India TV News  

The increased participation of English players in the IPL, where there is constant pressure to perform, will benefit them during the T20 World Cup to be held in India later this year, reckons star all-rounder Ben Stokes. This year, there are 14 England cricketers contracted to play IPL, including white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan Jos Buttler, Stokes, Johnny Bairstow, Moeen Ali, …

IPL big reason behind England’s success in white-ball formats - Giles
3 years, 9 months ago

IPL big reason behind England’s success in white-ball formats - Giles

The Hindu  

England cricketers’ presence in the Indian Premier League has helped the team achieve the No. 1 rank in white-ball formats and they aren’t forced to choose between playing IPL and playing for England, according to ECB managing director Ashley Giles. We should stick to that, from a contractual point of view as much as anything.” Former spinner Giles, who played …

IPL 2020: England, Australia players likely to miss the first week
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: England, Australia players likely to miss the first week

The Hindu  

England and Australia’s IPL-bound players are likely to miss the first week of Indian Premier League after it was announced that the two teams will play six white-ball games from September 4-16 at Southampton and Manchester respectively. A total of 29 players from England and Australia are part of the eight IPL squads including top draws like David Warner, Ben …

County cricket could introduce substitutes amid fitness worries
4 years, 6 months ago

County cricket could introduce substitutes amid fitness worries

Daily Mail  

County sides are facing another battle to ensure that this summer's abridged regional championship has first-class status after narrowly winning a ballot to stage a red-ball competition by 11 votes to seven on Tuesday. Many of the counties are desperate to ensure the game still has first-class status The first two suggestions in particular would result in the five four-day …

England to field TWO different squads with Ireland ODis wedged in between Test series
4 years, 6 months ago

England to field TWO different squads with Ireland ODis wedged in between Test series

Daily Mail  

England are set to run two completely different squads simultaneously next month with three one-day internationals against Ireland wedged in between the Test series versus West Indies and Pakistan. Eoin Morgan's world champion 50-over team will take on the country of his birth at the Ageas Bowl on July 30, August 1 and August 4, the final of the three …

Divide emerges among counties over which form of the game to play when cricket resumes this summer
4 years, 6 months ago

Divide emerges among counties over which form of the game to play when cricket resumes this summer

Daily Mail  

A growing divide amongst counties over the form of the game they want to play this summer emerged on Friday at a meeting of the 18 county chairmen. The decision of the chairmen to move away from the usual requirement for a two-third majority of the 18 counties to a straight vote needing just 10 in favour to pass shows …

England training group of 55 players marks start of unique international summer
4 years, 7 months ago

England training group of 55 players marks start of unique international summer

The Telegraph  

England have moved closer to returning to international cricket after naming a 55-man training group. England’s 55-man group - from which separate Test and limited overs squads could be picked if need be - is designed with the envisaged start date for the summer, of July 8 against the West Indies, in mind, as optimism grows about England's summer fixtures. …

No domestic cricket in England until August
4 years, 7 months ago

No domestic cricket in England until August

The Hindu  

There will be no domestic cricket in England until August 1 at the earliest, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday. England's postponed Test series at home against the West Indies, however, could still take place in July as Thursday's announcement by the ECB does not cover international matches. READ | Cricket Australia releases dates for India series, …

Cricket strong enough to overcome crisis: Wawickshire CCC
4 years, 8 months ago

Cricket strong enough to overcome crisis: Wawickshire CCC

The Hindu  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has extended its suspension of the professional game until July 1, which means at least nine rounds of County Championship fixtures will be lost. Paul Farbrace, sporting director at Warwickshire CCC and former England men’s team assistant coach, spoke to Sportstar about the challenges facing county cricket and the way forward. We are all …

Vaughan bats for shortened county without overseas players
4 years, 8 months ago

Vaughan bats for shortened county without overseas players

The Hindu  

The England and Wales Cricket Board should consider a shortened County Championship season without overseas players for two years to offset the financial impact of the coronavirus outbreak, former England skipper Michael Vaughan said. Counties face losses of up to 85 million pounds if the season is scrapped altogether, the BBC said citing a report from financial advisory firm Oakwell …

Lancashire overseas players not to play 2020 season
4 years, 8 months ago

Lancashire overseas players not to play 2020 season

The Hindu  

Lancashire has cancelled its playing contract with three overseas players — BJ Watling, Glenn Maxwell and James Faulkner — owing to the uncertainty surrounding the cricket season given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. However, given the cancellation of all fixtures until May 28, and the current uncertainty surrounding the season beyond that date, Lancashire’s Director of Cricket Paul Allott contacted all …

Coronavirus: England players discuss central contracts with ECB
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: England players discuss central contracts with ECB

The Hindu  

Representatives for England players will continue talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board over how to help the game during the coronavirus pandemic, though they have not received any demands from their employers to take a pay cut. In a statement, the Professional Cricketers' Association said discussions for both the men's and women's team continue with the ECB over …

England captains Root, Knight still in training despite covid-19 risk
4 years, 9 months ago

England captains Root, Knight still in training despite covid-19 risk

The Hindu  

There may be no training nets for them to attend right now but England captains Joe Root and Heather Knight are still following personalised programmes even though no one knows when they will play cricket again. READ: And although England's Test series at home to the West Indies is not meant to commence until June 4 this may not begin …

Cook says County Championship may be curtailed by virus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Cook says County Championship may be curtailed by virus pandemic

The Hindu  

Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested the four-day County Championship may have to be curtailed or abandoned completely so officials can salvage “the most profitable parts of the English summer” following the coronavirus outbreak. The County Championship, which comprises four-day first-class matches -- and which Cook helped Essex win last season -- was due to start on April 12. …

PCA backs more overseas cricketers for counties after Brexit
4 years, 11 months ago

PCA backs more overseas cricketers for counties after Brexit

The Hindu  

The Professional Cricketers' Association said Wednesday it would back a move to allow English county sides to sign two overseas players in all domestic formats, confirming Brexit will nullify controversial Kolpak deals beyond December. Britain's withdrawal from the EU will have a knock-on effect beyond this year on those on Kolpak contracts, including former South Africa seamers Kyle Abbott and …

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