The Cricket Board of England and Wales and partner charities to increase the accessibility of cricket in schools

A new program is offered alongside Chance to Shine charities and Lord's Taverns.

It aims to reach those least likely to access cricket, including schools for the disabled and with special educational needs.

Sessions are free and led by qualified coaches during school hours.

Chance to Shine is a charity dedicated to introducing cricket in public schools in England, Wales and Scotland.

In collaboration with the ECB, the association aims to increase its sessions in schools where more than 40% of pupils benefit free school meals.

The Lord's Taverners, a disability sports charity, will offer sessions cricket to at least 200 other schools with special educational needs.

Clare Connor, Acting CEO of the ECB, said: "Helping everyone be able to say" cricket is a game to me" is essential for the continued development and growth of our sport.

" These programs are fantastic ways to ensure that young people who have the least have the opportunity to earn the most from cricket.

"School cricket is vitally important, and we will continue to advocate for more cricket in the curriculum in every discussion we have."