Research by Play the Game reveals a surge in betting deals, with 1737confirmed partnerships between betting companies, cricket teams, tournaments, and players in the last two decades.

The International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding through a system insiders say is loosely monitored and easily manipulated.

This is a CRN hosted panel to move the conversation on: away from the cathedrals vs congregations debate per se, and towards what kind of organisational capacity in general, and leadership competence specifically, the whole game needs if it is serious about long‑term sustainability and growing participation, audiences, visibility, relevance and value. By “cricket ecosystem” here is meant the web of cricket‑specific organisations and actors – ECB, first‑class and non‑first‑class county clubs, recreational boards, leagues, clubs, coaches, player pathways and supporter structures – and the relationships between them. This sits within, (perhaps intersects with -tbd), a wider civic and commercial ecosystem of schools, local authorities, funders, sponsors, media, community partners and the local market/population.

YouTube video by Cricket Research Network

A Play the Game investigation reveals gambling operators linked to pornographic content access live data from women’s cricket. This exposes such risks as match-fixing.

The Cricket Research Network was told how the sport is perceived in China and why the women’s side is seen as the national team

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