The programme will start with a series of cricket camps in 10 cities across the UK, providing a full week of cricket coaching, fun, games and activities for children aged five and upwards.

Vaughan said: "I'm desperate to see cricket, once again, played for enjoyment and leisure in the parks, gardens and streets of Britain, and I hope this programme will be an essential part of that revival.

"To continue to be a strong cricketing nation in world cricket, it's essential that we build a broad base of children not only playing cricket, but excited about it as well.

“I hope that this new programme will see an influx of young players from all parts of our society go on to make cricket the national sport is should be."

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