A few years' ago English cricket seemed to be at risk of becoming the realm of rich old white men and no-one else. But the introduction and sudden popularity of Twenty20 at a County level and now the appearance of a scheme called Chance to Shine are threatening to make cricket a popular pursuit again. In New Zealand we have had Kiwi Cricket for many years now, but lack what Chance to Shine will give to the English game. Chance to Shine is about increasing participation in real cricket by young people. It is well-funded, receives popular support and has quite a canny angle - being to cast cricket as a healthy lifestyle choice in an country lacking in those. Go here to hear Derek Pringle sings its praises in the Telegraph.
In other news, Stephen Fleming just hit 92 for Notts against Gloucestershire, while Scott Styris managed an uncharacteristically high score of 34 for Middlesex against Sussex (his season average by the way is 25.42).
Thursday, 26 May 2005
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