Tag: grassroots cricket
Clubs block South Asian players in community cricket
Community cricket clubs across the UK are facing fresh scrutiny over allegations of racial exclusion, with evidence suggesting South Asian players are being systematically...
Grassroots cricket faces alarming scorer shortage as season kicks off
Grassroots cricket clubs across England are scrambling to fill a critical gap this season: a severe shortage of scorers threatens to derail matches before...
Cricket clubs depend on thousands of unpaid scorers
Every Saturday and Sunday across England and Wales, some 30,000 cricket matches take place, but the scoreboards rarely update themselves. Behind each fixture stand...
Fast bowlers break down early due to poor workload management in amateur cricket
A study by Cricket Australia found that 68% of fast bowlers in amateur leagues suffer injuries by the age of 25 due to overuse...
Rising Pitch Booking Fees Force Many Teams Out of Tournament
Youth cricket teams across the UK are being priced out of tournaments as pitch booking fees soar, with some clubs reporting increases of up...
Club Cricket Sustains England’s Game in 2024
Club cricket, the lifeblood of English cricket, continues to thrive in 2024, with over 4,000 clubs nationwide providing a platform for more than 100,000...
Grassroots Cricket Thrives Despite Media Neglect
Across the UK, thousands of amateur cricketers are keeping the sport alive in local parks and village greens, despite a lack of mainstream media...
UK’s Young Cricket Talent Flees Before 21, Reveals Study
A significant number of young cricket talents in the UK are leaving the sport before reaching 21, according to a recent study by the...
County Cricket Fights to Engage Youth Amid Declining Interest
County cricket is grappling with a significant decline in youth engagement, with attendance figures among under-16s dropping by 17% over the past five years,...
Cricket Nets INJURY CRISIS Rocks Sayers Common Tuesday
The Sayers Common Cricket Nets Tuesday sessions have been suspended indefinitely following a serious injury incident that occurred during the regular evening practice on...