Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled a significant £35 million investment aimed at enhancing grassroots cricket facilities and expanding access to the sport within state schools. The announcement comes as England and Wales gear up to host major cricket events, including the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and the 2030 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, alongside cricket’s return to the Olympics after over a century.
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The investment includes a major capital program focused on constructing 16 new urban all-weather cricket domes across England. These state-of-the-art facilities will facilitate year-round participation in cricket, benefiting school, community, and talent development programs. Each dome will be strategically located within diverse communities, targeting areas with low levels of physical activity.
