ECB Safety in Cricket

The ECB hosts and provides updates on Recreational Cricket Safety Regulations and Guidelines via its website at the following link: https://www.ecb.co.uk/about/policies/regulations/recreational-cricket.

The documents stored on the page above are designed to enhance the safety of all those involved in the recreational game, and consolidate the requirements relevant to things such as minimum fielding distances, player eligibility, personal protective equipment and fast bowling. New recommendations on first aid provision by clubs are also included.

The Regulations came into force on 19 March 2025.

The Regulations apply to all participants in Recreational Cricket, which means all cricket activities carried out under the jurisdiction of the ECB which are not carried out by: (i) the England Men’s or England Women’s teams (ii) Professional County Clubs (including second XI cricket); or (iii) any Hundred Teams. There are certain exemptions for Pathway players, further details of which can be found in the Regulations and Guidelines.