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Richard Thompson will remain ECB chair until 2028 after a unanimous board decision. His reappointment ensures stability ahead of key events like The Hundred expansion and the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup. Thompson is also spearheading cricket’s Olympic return in 2028. The move reflects confidence in his leadership for inclusivity and global growth.

Key Points: ECB Extends Richard Thompson's Chairmanship Until 2028

  • Thompson reappointed for second term after ECB term reform
  • Aims to make cricket most inclusive sport
  • Leads Olympic return push for 2028
  • Oversees Hundred expansion and 2026 Women’s T20 WC
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Richard Thompson reappointed as ECB chair until 2028

Richard Thompson reappointed as ECB chair until 2028, focusing on inclusivity, Olympics return, and global cricket expansion.

"I’m honoured to continue serving the game I care passionately about. – Richard Thompson"

London, May 22

Richard Thompson will continue his role as the chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board until September 2028 following his reappointment by the independent directors.

Thompson was originally appointed in 2022 for a five-year term, which was set to expire in September 2027. However, earlier this year, ECB Members voted to revise the ECB's Articles of Association, changing the term for a Chair from a five-year term to a three-year term, with a maximum of two three-year terms. The ECB's Non-Executive Directors unanimously decided to reappoint Thompson for a second three-year term, extending his period in office by one year.

Katie Bickerstaffe, the ECB's Senior Independent Director, who led the reappointment process, said, as quoted from a statement by the English board, "Richard is respected throughout the game. The Board and the wider game are fully supportive of his agenda to become the most inclusive team sport, grow and unite the game, and to lead cricket through a period of global transformation."

The ECB decided to confirm Thompson's reappointment well before the end of his current term to ensure stability and continuity ahead of the board's introducing the eight new investors into The Hundred and hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2026.

Thompson is also a key figure in leading cricket back into the Olympics in 2028, sitting on the ICC Olympic Working Group and chairing the ICC Global Growth Committee.

Following his appointment, Thompson said, "I'm honoured to be able to continue serving the game I care so passionately about. Whether it's growing participation and breaking down barriers or supporting our professional game and England teams, I'll continue to work closely with our stakeholders to deliver a game that truly reflects and inspires our communities. I'm grateful to the Board for their confidence and to everyone across the cricketing family for their continued support."

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments about Richard Thompson's reappointment as ECB chair:
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Rahul K.
Good decision by ECB! Stability in leadership is crucial with important events coming up. Hope this helps strengthen England cricket which ultimately makes our India-England matches more competitive. The 2025 Ashes should be interesting!
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Priya M.
Cricket becoming an Olympic sport in 2028 is exciting news for all cricket lovers! Hope BCCI also takes note and prepares our team well. Thompson seems to be doing good work on this front 👏
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Amit S.
Not sure about this "most inclusive team sport" agenda. ECB still hasn't properly addressed the racism issues that came up recently. They should focus on fixing their domestic cricket structure first before making big claims.
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Neha R.
The Hundred needs to improve if it wants to compete with IPL's popularity. Maybe Thompson can learn something from how BCCI runs T20 leagues. Still, wish him all the best for Women's T20 WC 2026! 💪
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Vikram J.
As long as England cricket remains strong, it's good for world cricket. But ECB should stop complaining about IPL schedule and focus on their own game. Thompson seems practical - hope he maintains good relations with BCCI.
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Sanjay T.
Interesting how ECB changed term limits to keep Thompson. In India, our cricket administrators rarely get reappointed - maybe we should learn something about continuity from this. But 6 years is quite long, no? 🤔

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