New data, presented at the ECB’s AGM today, shows that the number of people playing, attending or following cricket grew by 2m last year as the Men’s and Women’s Ashes series captured the nation’s imagination. ecb.co.uk/news/4010723/c…

A proud day and privileged to take a seat alongside our Leadership at the ECB AGM yesterday; Made all the more special as it was our first ever in Wales ❤️ Thank you to all who made the journey, and are contributing to such a bright future for our sport. ecb.co.uk/news/4010723/c…

On the 25th anniversary of Marylebone Cricket Club Women’s first match, MCC’s Women’s Day on Friday celebrated women’s recreational cricket ❤️🧡 2 games Lord's Cricket Ground vs Dorridge Cricket Club & StCrossCC + a colourful burst of soft ball 🏏 More progress. Congratulations to all involved. #LoveLords

I think it would be fair to say that Her Miaowjesty had a nice weekend… ❤️ Hope you did too.

I recently got to sit down with John Stern for a piece in the England Cricket Matchday programme. Fully acknowledging I’m *slightly* less interesting than the players also featured but I hope a positive read for those engaged in the recreational game across England & Wales ❤️🏏

It’s back to school for Ben Stokes - we took the Men’s Test Captain to an inner city Newcastle state school where children are enjoying free cricket sessions as part of our expanded schools work with Chance to Shine. See the impact it’s had... Hawthorn Primary School Northumberland Cricket Board

Tilly has had a rather traumatic week with her health, and I’m so indebted to our amazing vets who helped her score a 90min equaliser, to send her game into extra time ❤️ My beautiful old girl is stable today, enjoying listening to 🗡️Charles Dagnall 🗡️ & mark butcher Thanks, gents x

I recently had the privilege of being asked to help judge ICC’s Global Development Awards. Cricket is inspiring people, connecting communities, and changing lives all over the world. Congratulations to all the nations that were shortlisted ❤️🏏 🌍

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Grass Pitch Improvement Fund. Through Sport England backing and lottery funding, we will support 250 sports organisations to improve their cricket pitches and tackle inequalities in access to facilities ⬇️ ecb.co.uk/news/4064787/e…

🏆 Primary School of the Year: Congratulations Ysgol Bryn Gwalia! Criced Cymru / Cricket Wales 🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 From newcomers to club players. Brilliant partnership with Mold Cricket Club too! 🏏 Watch their story ⬇️ 📽️ youtu.be/R4IISgcyE-I More #CTSAwards2024 winners coming! 🔜

My sincerest thanks to all paid staff at ECB & in our network of national & local partners, but most of all, to every volunteer who commits themselves to growing cricket’s reach, and delivering the warmest welcome and most positive experience. Without you, we have no sport ❤️🏏

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus i fy ffrindiau a cydweithwyr yngh Nghymru. Bydd Cymru yn fy nghalon bob amser ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Best and happiest St David’s Day wishes to all on the other (breathtakingly beautiful) side of The Bridge who are celebrating today 🌼

An outstanding effort by all our volunteers & cricket’s paid workforce, incl a number of pro players. Without volunteers to make the magic happen in clubs and communities every week, we have no sport. Wishing everyone the best possible summer ❤️🏏 ToyotaUK #GetSetWeekend

Announcing our first six Honorary Life Vice-Presidents - celebrating those who've given extraordinary service to cricket and broken down barriers. ecb.co.uk/news/4264748

When your cat takes an interest in your interests… ❤️ #ENGvWI

💬 Joe Root: "Can we have our ball back?" 😂 From side streets to the biggest stadiums... Come and discover the joys of cricket, however you play 👇 #EnglandCricket | #MyWayToPlay

The 2025 Cricket Playing Survey is now live 🏏 Have your say and enter a prize draw to win some great England Cricket merchandise! Find out more ⬇️

India and the UK are connected by a shared passion for cricket. At Chequers, PM Keir Starmer and I interacted with players from Buckinghamshire Street Cricket Hubs. Great to see sport fostering people-to-people ties between our nations. Also gave my young friends a bat signed

Pure class from Joe Root ❤️ #BBCCricket #ENGvIND

🏏 Lisa Nandy MP and Stephanie Peacock MP met girls and players enjoying brilliant training sessions with England Cricket recently, as we announce investment in year round facilities giving more people the opportunity to play more often gov.uk/government/new…