Your Guide to Getting Involved in Cricket

Whether you're an adult looking to play local club cricket, or just fancy finding a park or centre to play for fun, our sport has a variety of formats to suit all ages and abilities.

If you're new to cricket, would like to introduce your children to the sport or you're keen to return to playing, here is everything you need to know about enjoying our wonderful sport.

How to play cricket

Want to know more about the game and how to play it? Our dedicated how-to play section provides an in-depth guide to playing the game, along with tips and information to help you get into playing.

Ready to get cracking?

Below you'll find a list of the various stages of the recreational cricket pathway. Regardless of your age or ability, there will be something for you!

All Stars Cricket (for ages five to eight)

Are your kids interested in getting started with cricket? Enter All Stars Cricket.

The fully accredited ECB programme provides children with a great first experience of the game.

Designed for girls and boys from five to eight years of age, All Stars Cricket focuses on getting your child moving and having fun.

Your All Star will even get a backpack full of goodies to help them on their way!

Junior cricket (for ages nine-11)

The ECB aims to ensure all children continue their progress in cricket while always having fun.

With that in mind, we've created match formats that are inclusive and play to the abilities of the age group.

With a newly-defined Junior Pathway, your children will be able to move on from All Stars Cricket into a more structured form of the game.

Kwik Cricket plays a large part in this.

Open mainly to state primary and middle schools and specifically tailored for children up to the age of 11, Kwik Cricket will enable your child to develop their skills in a safe, enjoyable environment.

Club cricket

There are over 7,000 clubs in England and Wales that offer cricket for male and female players.

Joining your local club gives you the opportunity to play and compete at a level that suits your ability and lifestyle.

Whether you're just starting out in the game, or looking to advance your development at a higher level of competition, you'll be able to find a local club to fit your needs.

Find your local club here.

Play-Cricket is the ECB's home of recreational cricket and gives you access to all the tools and stats you need to power the game. Find out more here.

Mixed age

Regardless of your age or ability, there is a format of cricket for you. From playing in whites at the weekend to more informal formats – Last Man Stands, disability cricket and indoor cricket among them – you can find your ideal fit.

Visit our dedicated section to learn more about the variety of formats.

Women and girls

Beginning with All Stars Cricket at five, there is a strong development pathway for women and girls within cricket.

Ranging from women's soft ball cricket up to club formats, there is more choice than ever before.

If you're interested in finding out more about how to get involved with women's or girls' cricket, click here.

ECB competitions

The ECB runs a number of grassroots competitions for junior and open age cricketers who are looking to compete at the highest recreational level.

With competitions running from the U13 age group up to senior level, there is competitive cricket available at all ages.

Find out more about the ECB's range of recreational competitions here.

Finding cricket in your local area

Your local County Cricket Board is your first port of call for all information about cricket in your area.

(Source & Image: ECB)