´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Governance Structure
The ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ is the single national governing body for cricket in England and Wales and was founded in 1997. Based at Lord’s, it is responsible for developing and supporting all areas of the game – from elite through to recreational level.
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥â€™s legal status as a company limited by guarantee means it can prioritise the long-term health and sustainability of the sport rather than generating a return to shareholders.
It is owned by its 41 members – comprising the chairs of the 18 First Class Counties, the 21 Cricket Boards of the non-First-Class Counties, the National Counties Cricket Association and the Marylebone Cricket Club.
Corporate Governance
The ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ is committed to following the highest standards of corporate governance across all levels of the game. In January 2025, Sport England confirmed that the ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ remains fully compliant with its Code for Sports Governance.