THE ECB and sponsors Metro Bank say they will continue to work together towards transforming access to grassroots cricket for girls. The two organisations have set themselves a target of recruiting 6,000 volunteers in order to grow girls’ cricket with the aim of reaching 2,000 clubs with a girls’ section and 6,000 girls’ teams by 2026. The announcement follows the Metro Bank Women’s Ashes – which saw a record 110,000 people watching England Women’s cricket team – and continues the momentum generated in women’s cricket, which...