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Matthew Hoggard: I was ‘cancelled’ over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

In 2023, an England and Wales Cricket Board commission found Hoggard guilty of four offences related to allegedly using racist or discriminatory language

The Independent UK

Counties warned to spend ringfenced cash on women’s cricket or risk losing it

Counties hosting professional women’s teams will be strictly monitored to ensure the England and Wales Cricket Board’s multimillion pound investment is being used to achieve gender equality

The Guardian - UK

Heather Knight hopeful Lord’s can be more ‘regular fixture’ for England

Lord’s is scheduled to host at least one white-ball match every year until 2031, starting against New Zealand on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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Report finds racism, sexism and elitism rife in English cricket

Independent commission finds racism ‘entrenched’ and women were treated as ‘second-class citizens’ in English cricket.

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Michael Vaughan: Former England cricket captain cleared of charge of making racist comment at Yorkshire

Panel ruled that case against Vaughan was not proved ‘on balance of probabilities’

Evening Standard

Sophia Dunkley hopes The Hundred can follow Women’s Premier League’s footsteps

The England and Wales Cricket Board’s 100-ball competition still divides opinion.

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan says it is ‘inconceivable’ he made racist comment to team-mates

The former England captain has begun his defence against an England and Wales Cricket Board charge of using racist and/or discriminatory language.

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ECB uses Genderbread Person in language guide despite 'unscientific nonsense' criticism

The England and Wales Cricket board have used a "genderbread" person to its language guide which is aimed to promote inclusivity within the sport

Daily Mirror

Tim Bresnan accused of racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister as Yorkshire racism commission begins

Tim Bresnan has been accused of using a racist comment towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister while the England and Wales Cricket Board told a disciplinary panel it is “more likely than not” three former Yorkshire players used racist or discriminatory language.

Evening Standard

The Yorkshire racism scandal: how did we get here and what’s next?

With the CDC hearings taking place next month these are the key questions in a complicated and high-profile case

The Guardian - UK

Private equity firm ‘makes £400m offer’ for 75% stake in the Hundred

English cricket is understood to have received a ‘£400m private equity approach’ for a majority stake in the Hundred

The Guardian - UK

ECB’s Richard Thompson: ‘It’s not quite a Packer moment, but it’s a real risk’

The new chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board tells Ali Martin about the challenges of balancing multiple formats and expanding diversity

The Guardian - UK

Mark Wood admits worry over Pakistan tour after attack on Imran Khan

The England and Wales Cricket Board has no immediate plans to abandon their Test tour of Pakistan despite the attempted assassination of the former prime minister – and captain of the national cricket team – Imran Khan

The Guardian - UK

Bristol City chief executive to move to England and Wales Cricket Board

Richard Gould, who joined the club just 18 months ago, will remain at the side until the end of the January transfer window

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Evening Standard

Richard Gould: ECB name Bristol City chief as new CEO to succeed Tom Harrison

Former Surrey and Somerset CEO Richard Gould has been confirmed as the new chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

The Independent UK

Sex assault survivor calls for independent inquiry into abuse within cricket

Michael Strange was sentenced for sexually abusing David in 2016.

The Independent UK

Andrew Strauss calls for cut to county cricket schedule in ECB review

The former England captain has spent the last six months overseeing a high-performance review for the England and Wales Cricket Board

The National (Scotland)

Azeem Rafiq set to provide further evidence at DCMS committee hearing

The 31-year-old could appear alongside Yorkshire chair Lord Patel.

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes wants England’s third Test with South Africa to go ahead ‘in Queen’s memory’

England’s third Test match with South Africa is yet to get under way after rain washed out Thursday’s play and Friday’s was suspended following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The Independent UK

On this day in 2012: ECB hands Danish Kaneria lifetime ban for spot-fixing

His then Essex team-mate Mervyn Westfield was also given a five-year ban after pleading guilty to one offence.

The Independent UK

A timeline of Yorkshire’s cricket racism scandal

The county and a “number of individuals” were charged by the ECB on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

England bowler Jofra Archer sidelined for the summer after injury setback

Archer has suffered a stress fracture of the lower back.

The Independent UK

England bowler Jofra Archer to miss rest of season with new injury

The ECB has confirmed the 27-year-old has sustained another worrying injury that is likely to increase existing question marks over his international future

Evening Standard

Tom Harrison resigns as ECB chief executive as English cricket rebuild continues

Tom Harrison, the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, has announced that he is stepping down after seven years in the role.

The Independent UK

Tom Harrison resigns as ECB chief executive amid English cricket shake-up

Clare Connor, the director of England women’s cricket, has taken temporary charge following Harrison’s departure

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