Inner-city cricket: The West. Fighting for new blood.

What initiative has the ECB introduced to engage young children in cricket?

• Youth Cricket League

• Junior Premier League

• Mini Cricket Championship

• All-Stars cricket

What is a major challenge faced by cricket clubs in Wales?

• Weather conditions

• Poor infrastructure

• Player availability

• Lack of funding

What is a potential benefit of having a Welsh player in the England national team?

• More international matches in Wales

• Increased funding for Welsh clubs

• Higher ticket sales for local games

• Boost in local player morale

What is the new format of the cricket competition starting in 2020?

• Based around 8 cities

• Based around 18 counties

• International league

• Regional tournaments

How does the new franchise competition aim to attract audiences?

• By offering free tickets

• By featuring world-class players

• By reducing ticket prices

• By hosting matches in rural areas

What is the primary goal of the ECB's softball festival?

• To promote cricket in schools

• To engage new and lapsed female cricketers

• To train professional female cricketers

• To organize international matches

What aspect of the softball festival is emphasized for female participants?

• International exposure

• Professional training

• Social interaction and confidence building

• Competitive spirit