Sounds great - and yes there are plenty of clubs around the country doing similar.
But no youngster will come into contact with any of that unless their family seeks it out, and chooses to get them involved.
Without supportive / interested parents, no kid whose school doesn't acknowledge that...
Personally, I think access to facilities and coaching are fundamentally key, and I'm honestly surprised that there are ANY state school educated County players outside of Yorkshire.
I grew up around cricket clubs due to my Dad playing, but otherwise, I doubt I'd ever have held a bat.
We (Hove...
Sir Jimmy has been great.
Agnew is a worthy heir to the TMS treasures of old. Jim Maxwell, too.
Ed Smith is (was) a clever, insightful pundit. Enjoyed his input.