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How the ECB's new structure for women's cricket might benefit international players

The women's cricket landscape is set for a major transformation with the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) announcement of a new domestic structure. Starting in 2025, first-class counties will take over ownership and operation of eight professional women's teams, replacing the current regional setup. This decision aims to boost visibility, fan base, commercialisation, and ultimately making the women's game stronger and self-sustaining.

Women's cricket
February 12, 2024

Sports and Carbon Emissions: Is the sports industry ready to be part of the solution?

While most sports relentlessly pursue global expansion, their contribution to carbon emissions continue to rise. There is a lack of acknowledgment of this, sports leaders need to address the elephant in the room!

Climate change
October 30, 2023

Cricket's anticipated Olympic return delayed: How did we get here and what lies ahead

The world of cricket has been abuzz with excitement and anticipation as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was set to make a momentous decision regarding the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles earlier this month. This article delves into the reasons behind the delay, the long journey to this point, and the potential obstacles that cricket's entry into the Olympics may face.

Growing the game
September 23, 2023

Too much Cricket? Investigating the looming threats that franchise leagues have on the global cricketing calendar

Cricket has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, thanks to the rise of franchise cricket leagues around the world. While these leagues have injected excitement and financial opportunities into the sport, they have also given rise to concerns about their impact on the international scheduling and cricketing structure.

Scheduling cricket
September 14, 2023
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