Woakes gives backing to ECB's Cricket For Teachers initiative

The ECBs new Cricket For Teachers programme and Secondary Countdown Cricket competition are part of the bodys ambition to reach more than half of all state secondary schools by the end of 2028, taking cricket to more than 3,500 teachers and over 1,700 schools

Former England bowler Chris Woakes has given his backing to new ECB initiatives that plan to take cricket to more than 3,500 teachers and over 1,700 state secondary schools.

The new 'Cricket For Teachers' programme and 'Secondary Countdown Cricket' competition support the ECB's ambition to reach more than half of all state secondary schools by the end of 2028

Cricket For Teachers is a free teacher training programme designed to give PE teachers the confidence, skills and knowledge to deliver quality cricket sessions for students of all abilities.

Participating schools will receive training, resources, equipment and ongoing support to help establish a sustainable cricket culture at the school.

Source: Sky Sports