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Cordial relations with Pakistan will continue, says ECB chief (Tue 21 Nov 2000)
Chief Executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Tim Lamb, has made a speech in Lahore emphasising the cordial relations that exsit between the England and Pakistan cricket boards. He also paid tribute to the warm welcome the team has received, and the excellent facilities they have enjoyed. [Full Text]

ECB response to comments by Lord Alexandor (Fri 17 Nov 2000)
The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has noted the remarks reportedly made by MCC President, Lord Alexander of Weedon, that international cricketers should be paid more so that they are less likely to be tempted by offers to be involved in match-fixing. [More]

Howzat! to give extra boost to cricket in schools (Fri 17 Nov 2000)
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), in partnership with Channel 4, today launched Howzat!, its latest development initiative designed to promote cricket to children in schools. The event, at St Paul's Way Community School in Bow, East London, was supported by Kate Hoey, Minister for Sport, and David Taylor, Director of Inspections for OFSTED. [More]

England Women's World Cup Squad Leave for New Zealand (Sun 12 Nov 2000)
The England Women's Cricket Team flies to New Zealand today ahead of the CricInfo World Cup, starting on 29 November. England has won two of the six previous tournaments, most recently in 1993. [More]

Cricket Work Permit criteria for the 2000 season (Sun 12 Nov 2000)
The Overseas Labour Service (OLS) of the Department for Education and Employment, in consultation with the ECB and the Scottish Cricket Union, have issued the criteria that will be applied in assessing applications for work permits for the 2000 cricket season from overseas cricket players and coaches. [More]