The Hundred will feature eight invented, city-based teams — ripping up the traditional county system — and some of the world’s biggest cricket stars, and is costing a reported 58 million pounds ($71.5 million) to run in its first year.
The ECB had previously announced that no cricket would be played until May 28 but that date has now been extended in view of the prevailing situation getting worse in the United Kingdom.
On Friday, the ECB suspended all forms of professional cricket till July 1 due to the COVID-19 outbreak which has wreaked havoc globally but more so in the United Kingdom.
With its reserves going down to 11 million pounds in 2018-19 from 73 million pounds in 2015-16, a cricket-less season could make a severe impact on ECB's balance sheet.
ECB has announced a financial aid package worth 61 million pounds to help cricket in the country withstand the impact of coronavirus pandemic.
Speculation is rife that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is mulling pay cuts for its centrally-contracted players like Root and Jos Buttler. However, Root is not stressing about it at the moment.
The ECB had suspended all professional cricket till May 28, delaying the start of the new season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed nearly 22,000 people globally.
The ECB has announced that there would be no professional cricket in action in the country before May 28 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
According to a report, measures such as scaling down the championship, have it behind closed doors and shrinking the duration were discussed.
Ian Watmore's appointment as Chair-Elect has been made at this time to enable him to shadow his predecessor and ensure a smooth transition into the role.
Top Indian women players such as Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana have earlier played in England's T20 Kia Super League.
On Tuesday, the English and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that there have been discussions with the BCCI regarding the proposed four-nation tournament.
The proposed event, to be hosted by the "big three" on rotational basis from 2021, has divided opinions as it is likely to increase revenue of the boards involved.
BCCI had already opposed the proposed move, and with CA also having done the same, it is understood that the ICC may now face severe roadblocks regarding the proposed FTP of 2023-31.
Former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower has left England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after 12 years with the organisation.
ECB has awarded an all-format contract to fast bowler Jofra Archer, but all-rounder Moeen Ali has lost his Test deal after being dropped during the Ashes series.
ECB's chief executive Tom Harrison believes the World Cup could see the first-ever 500-run innings in ODI cricket.
The contest would consist of 100 balls per innings with a change of ends after every 10 deliveries. Bowlers can deliver either five or 10 consecutive balls, with each bowler allowed a maximum of 20 deliveries per game.
Farbrace has been one of the key backroom figures for England under head coach Trevor Bayliss.
She was diagnosed with cancer in December 2017 during the Ashes series in Australia.
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