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New state-of-the-art Bradford venue can help take barriers down, says ECB chief

Richard Thompson hopes to make cricket “the most inclusive sport in the country” after seeing a new state-of-the-art venue open in Bradford. A £1.5million, 10-bay all-weather cricket dome opened at Bradford Park Avenue cricket ground on Friday, the ...

20 Oct 2023 at 14:47

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County directors unite to demand greater say in how domestic game is run

Directors of cricket from the 18 first-class counties have come together to demand a bigger voice in the future running of the sport. Representatives from each county met at the Kia Oval on Monday to discuss their apparent loss of influence in the ...

24 May 2023 at 13:02

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The Hundred would cost ‘a few billion’ – ECB chair Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson revealed an offer has been made for The Hundred but said the England and Wales Cricket Board would have to receive “a few billion” to consider selling its flagship competition. Reports last month suggested private equity company ...

03 Dec 2022 at 11:56

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‘No pressure’ to run A Plus Tard if not spot on for Leopardstown

Connections of A Plus Tard will make a late call on his participation in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown next week. Last season’s Cheltenham Gold Cup hero was a last-gasp winner of the Grade One contest in 2020, but the boot was on the other ...

22 Dec 2022 at 14:17

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The Hundred facing format review with tournament’s future uncertain – reports

There are question marks over the long-term future of The Hundred following reports that the England and Wales Cricket Board is open to reviewing the format. There have been two seasons of the eight-team tournament, with a third due to get ...

28 Apr 2023 at 11:08

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Thompson in ‘bonus territory’ ahead of Cheveley stars’ return

Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson feels he is already in bonus territory ahead of the return of both Cheltenham Gold Cup hero A Plus Tard and the brilliant Allaho in the coming weeks. Having established the Newmarket-based ...

06 Nov 2022 at 14:55

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Ferny Hollow suffers season-ending tendon injury

Champion Chase hopeful Ferny Hollow has been ruled out for the season with a hind tendon injury. The news comes as another blow to Willie Mullins and owners Cheveley Park Stud, who are also having to be patient with dual Ryanair ...

09 Dec 2022 at 12:17

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Mayors urge ECB to reconsider its northern snub for 2027 men’s Ashes series

The mayors of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire have pleaded with the England and Wales Cricket Board to reconsider its northern snub for the 2027 men’s Ashes. England captain Ben Stokes admitted earlier this week he was ...

21 Jul 2023 at 18:38

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ICEC: Recommendations ‘too important to be put on back burner for lack of money’

The chair of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket has told the England and Wales Cricket Board that financial constraints should not be an excuse for holding back on implementing the recommendations of the ...

18 Jul 2023 at 11:00

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Cheveley Park big guns being readied for festive action

Cheveley Park Stud director Richard Thompson is anticipating a busy Christmas for the team, with the majority of their formidable National squad set to be in action over the festive period. Dual Ryanair and ...

17 Dec 2023 at 13:51

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ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board will on Monday outline its attempts to create a more level playing field after a damning insight into the sport earlier this year. Following a two-year inquiry, the ...

25 Sept 2023 at 04:30

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ECB lacked ‘backbone’ for not calling out Lord Botham’s criticism of ICEC report

The England and Wales Cricket Board showed a lack of “backbone” in failing to call out Lord Botham’s criticism of a key report on discrimination in the sport, the chair of the report commission has ...

20 Feb 2024 at 11:36

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