Gloucestershire clubs are being given the chance to get their hands on the Cricket World Cup trophy.

The showpiece tournament is being held in England for the first time in 20 years and the GCB is planning a variety of special events to help children connect with it.

The new measures will come into effect in school, club and performance cricket from April 1.

England World Cup winner Fran Wilson was among the coaches as the majority of the 29 county, development and district age groups kicked their sessions off on Sunday January 6.

The Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) wishes to appoint two Cricket Apprentices. The posts will have a focus on developing opportunities for young people in schools to play and enjoy cricket.

Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) projects and programmes manager Chris Munden has paid tribute to disability cricket driving force Tim Polley who passed away in November

Gloucestershire Cricket Board (GCB) chief executive Steve Silk has paid tribute to Poulton CC secretary Simon Gordon-Walker who has died.

Registration is now open for the 2019 Gloucestershire Youth Cricket Leagues, U16 T20 & U19 T20 competitions.

Gloucestershire’s Women’s Soft Ball Festivals will have some extra sparkle next summer thanks to a new partnership with St Austell Wines.

Gloucestershire pair Danielle Gibson and Natasha Wraith will join up with the England Women’s Academy this winter.
Dumbleton CC allrounder Danielle has been named in the full Academy squad while Frenchay CC wicketkeeper Nat is part of a 12-strong training group.