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New cricket domes promised to open up the sport
The £1.5 million investment aims to boost cricket participation for underrepresented groups and support a lasting legacy from the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, officials said.
- The government announced a £1.5 million investment to build two indoor cricket domes in Luton and Farington, Lancashire, opening in 2026.
- This funding backs the England and Wales Cricket Board's Plan for Change, aiming to broaden participation by improving opportunities for female players, those with disabilities, individuals from South Asian backgrounds, and children attending state schools.
- The Farington dome will open in summer 2026 as a focal point for women and girls’ cricket and serve as Lancashire Cricket's second home and disability hub.
- ECB chairman Richard Thompson called the domes “transformative” for communities and key to breaking down barriers and creating a lasting legacy from the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
- These facilities aim to increase year-round cricket participation and provide new opportunities for cricket-lovers and newcomers from diverse backgrounds.
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New cricket domes promised to open up the sport
The year-round facilities will open in 2026 in Luton and Lancashire.
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