[13][14] In January 2022, the ECB announced that the Bob Willis Trophy, which was played to end the County Championship in 2020 and 2021, would not be played in 2022; managing director of county cricket Neil Snowball said that the ECB was discussing the future format of the trophy with Willis's family.
[15] In July 2022, the India men's cricket team toured England to play 1 Test match, three ODIs and three T20Is.
The Test match, won by England, was a continuation of the 2021 series between the same sides, which was curtailed due to COVID-19 cases in the Indian camp.
[17] From July to September 2022, the South Africa men's cricket team toured England to play three Test matches, three ODIs and three T20Is.
[19] In June and July 2022, the South Africa women's cricket team toured England, playing one WTest, three WODIs and three WT20Is.
Australia, India, Barbados and Pakistan competed in Group A, whilst England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
[28] Despite finishing fourth in their group, Hampshire Hawks were crowned champions beating Lancashire Lightning by a single run in the final.
[31][32] The Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy began on 2 July, with eight regional teams competing in a round-robin group.
Southern Vipers, South East Stars and Central Sparks progressed to Finals Day at the County Ground, Northampton.