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ECB chief Richard Gould hails cricket’s addition to 2028 Olympics as ‘fantastic’

Five sports have been added to the schedule for the Los Angeles Games.

The Independent UK

Access to cricket in state schools in England and Wales ‘a real problem’

ECB sets out its formal response to the Icec report on discrimination

The Guardian - UK

ECB unveil sweeping measures to tackle racism, sexism and classism in cricket

A damning report earlier this summer revealed that systemic discrimination is rife throughout the sport at all levels

Evening Standard

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Women’s Hundred has purpose and offers platform – unlike the men’s edition

The women’s competition, which starts on Tuesday, is in rude health while the men’s Hundred is harder to shout about

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire punished for ‘extremely serious’ misconduct in Azeem Rafiq racism case

Rafiq initially spoke out in 2020 about the racism and bullying he experienced across two spells at Yorkshire.

The Independent UK

England one-day captain Jos Buttler offered game-changing multi-year IPL deal

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler has been a regular for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals since 2018 and they are planning to offer him a big money multi-year deal to represent all their franchises

Daily Mirror

Cricket must learn its lesson following damning report – Sir Andrew Strauss

The long-awaited Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket report found the sport had problems with racism, sexism and elitism.

The Independent UK

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'Racist, elitist and sexist' - Damning report points finger as English cricket shamed

ECB apologise for their failings and promise to take heed at this seminal moment for the game with a full response in three months

Daily Mirror

ECB boss Richard Gould admits ICEC report is ‘existential issue’ for cricket

The long-awaited Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket report found racism was entrenched in the sport

The Independent UK

English cricket rocked by damning new report into racism, sexism and class discrimination

The ‘Holding Up A Mirror To Cricket’ investigation issues 44 recommendations for change as the ECB vows to reset the sport after ‘seminal moment’

Evening Standard

ECB chief rejects Hundred criticism and insists it's going to be made "bigger and better"

The Hundred has been widely criticised since its inception in 2021 for cannibalising the domestic game, but ECB chief executive Richard Gould insists there are no plans to scrap it

Daily Mirror

ECB CEO backs ICC's proposed revenue model, says India justified in getting 38% of earnings

India make immense contribution in driving revenues and fuelling the growth of cricket globally and deserve to earn $230 million per year from 2024 to 2027 under ICC’s proposed financial model, feels ECB chief executive officer Richard Gould

The Hindu

McCollum’s lack of first-class cricket highlights Lord’s challenge for Ireland

The dearth of longer-format matches in the visitors’ playing schedule means they are being set up to fail on the Test match stage

The Guardian - UK

The Hundred overhaul ‘not something that’s on agenda’ for ECB boss Richard Gould

The Hundred still polarises opinion among cricket fans and is exclusively played in the UK.

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The Independent UK

The Hundred tipped for ‘very long, successful future’ despite Sanjay Patel exit

The managing director of the 100-ball event has announced he will leave the ECB at the end of the 2023 competition.

The Guardian - UK

Strauss exits ECB with new T20 format on table and Hundred on the rack

The former England captain Andrew Strauss was strategic adviser to the ECB while changes could mean a T20 setup with two divisions and 18 teams

The Independent UK

The Hundred faces axe in talks over sweeping changes to controversial format

The competiton continues to divide opinion and attract debate ahead of its third season starting in August.

The Independent UK

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

The competiton continues to divide opinion and attract debate ahead of its third season starting in August.

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Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia planning lucrative new cricket league that could divide sport like LIV Golf

Saudi Arabia are planning to launch the world's most lucrative T20 cricket tournament in a move which could have a major effect on the future of the sport

Evening Standard

Dan Lawrence impresses at Lord’s as County Championship settles into familiar groove

Rain delays impact Middlesex opener with Essex

Daily Mirror

ECB ban 'banter' from dressing rooms following Yorkshire racism scandal

ECB chief Richard Gould has insisted cricket will no longer tolerate discrimination under the guise of "banter" after the Yorkshire racism scandal

The Independent UK

England players could sign multi-year central contracts after ECB gives go-ahead

The move is to secure the services of England’s best players amid the threat of franchise cricket.

The Guardian - UK

ECB’s Richard Gould calls banter ‘a swear word’ after Yorkshire scandal

Richard Gould confirmed a separate review into dressing room culture has been completed and a proposed cut to the County Championship is ‘dead in the water’

Bristol Post

How Bristol City sold Antoine Semenyo to Bournemouth using online transfer marketplace

Former Robins CEO Richard Gould had previously used the website to negotiate the exit of Adam Nagy

Bristol Post

Bristol City CEO reveals ex-Premier League chief Richard Scudamore's hidden role with the Robins

Richard Scudamore doesn't hold a formal or permanent position but retains a strong influence at Ashton Gate

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