England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

This week we held our first #TasteOfCricket event at Holyport Cricket Club 🥘🍴🏏 It was a wonderful celebration of food, community, inclusivity and cricket, showing the power of the cricket and food to unite communities together. Special thanks to England Men’s player, Josh Tongue, and England Men’s Deaf Team player, James O’Connor, for popping in to share a special match tea with the club and play some cricket with the kids. They also stayed to watch some exiting matches from the club’s disability, women and girls', walking cricket and men’s teams! Stay tuned for more #TasteOfCricket match teas this summer, supported by Remitly, as part of our continued efforts to Raise the Game! Learn more about the campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eeBwN5bK #TasteOfCricket #RaisingTheGame 

Two years ago cricket wasn’t on the agenda for children at Hawthorn Primary School, an inner city state school in Newcastle upon Tyne. But since then, pupils have been getting free coaching funded by the ECB and delivered by Chance to Shine NORTHUMBERLAND CRICKET BOARD LIMITED as part of our increased investment in state school cricket - and the impact has been remarkable. England Men’s Test Captain Ben Stokes visited the school to see for himself how much the children are enjoying it, and the benefits the teachers are seeing. Head teacher Jane Dube writes here about the impact she’s seen: https://lnkd.in/ei-4aKcH This year, working with Chance To Shine, we’re delivering free cricket in more than 4,300 state schools. Many of them are in underserved areas, in schools like Hawthorn where more than 40% of children are eligible for free school meals. In the next five years we aim to reach millions more children so they too can experience the benefits which cricket brings.

We are delighted to announce Rothesay as a new Official Partner of England Cricket. The partnership will begin with the first Rothesay Men’s Test Match at Lord’s next week. Read more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eW6yiPHU

Quality Sport and PE in schools isn't just important for children's health, it teaches so many valuable life skills as well. Today England Men's Test Captain Ben Stokes visited Hawthorn Primary School in inner city Newcastle, a state school where cricket wasn't played until 2 years ago. Now children benefit from free sessions funded by the ECB and delivered by Chance to Shine and NORTHUMBERLAND CRICKET BOARD LIMITED. It was clear today how much the children enjoy the sessions, and teachers have noticed positive benefits in the classroom as well. This is why it's so important that politicians ensure there's a minimum two hours' quality PE or sport in school each week as part of the National Curriculum.

A year on from the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket report, ECB Chair Richard Thompson reflects on the steps we've taken towards addressing discrimination and making cricket a more inclusive sport, and the work that's still left to do. Lasting, meaningful change is not a quick fix. It will take time, and we will continue to listen and learn along the way. https://lnkd.in/egevZJCy

🔥 Next level players. 🏏 Next level skill. 🎇 Be ready for everything. Stars of the England Women's cricket team performed incredible trickshots at Lord's Cricket Ground in a new film released today. The film builds up to the final IT20 game of the NZ series on 17 July, promising next level cricket. Produced and directed by Cut Media. Check out the film and full article ⬇ https://lnkd.in/esCDJsVb #NextLevel #EnglandWomen #Lords #ENGvNZ Marylebone Cricket Club

Sage, Official Insights Partner of The Hundred, are showcasing #SmallBusiness through their Small Business XI competition. Get involved here 👇

This weekend marks the sixth National Windrush Day which commemorates the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush. The ECB proudly celebrates the legacy and impact of an extraordinary generation on cricket, society and beyond. Read here how former England cricketer Devon Malcolm remembers his own journey from the Caribbean into British sporting history: https://lnkd.in/e_7kf33j In an exciting celebration of African Caribbean cricket, culture, food and music, the ECB will be hosting its African Caribbean Cricket Festival for a second year running at Northamptonshire County Cricket Club ground (Sunday 14 July). This #RaisingTheGame festival is being delivered in partnership with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, The ACE Programme and the The Professional Cricketers' Association. More details below. The event is open to everyone – just show up on the day. We hope to see you there!

Our journey to become the most inclusive team sport in the UK continues with the ECB's partnership with Initial Washroom Hygiene United Kingdom The collaboration will see 1000 cricket clubs across England and Wales install Period Dignity Dispensers in women's bathrooms just like at Sessay Cricket Club 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHd4gYKK..

There are so many amazing people who devote themselves to helping others enjoy cricket. The Marylebone Cricket Club Community Cricket Heroes campaign is a great way to recognise the volunteers who go above and beyond, the coaches who inspire, the grassroots players who overcome adversity. Find out how to nominate your heroes below