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Making cricket the most inclusive sport in the country and breaking down barriers to access will continue to present tough challenges for the England and Wales Cricket Board, according to chief executive Richard Gould.<\/p>\n

The ECB\u2019s Impact of Cricket Report, published on Tuesday, was produced alongside The Sports Consultancy (TSC), which assessed the governing body\u2019s projects, programmes and data from recent years as well as the impacts they deliver.<\/p>\n

As well as demonstrating how cricket keeps people fit and healthy alongside supporting their mental wellbeing, being involved in the sport was shown to build children\u2019s confidence and have positive impacts on both communities and social cohesion.<\/p>\n

The report, which focuses primarily on the 2022 and 2023 seasons, showed 80 per cent of respondents agreed playing cricket keeps them active in a way they would not be if they did not get involved.<\/p>\n

Other statistics showed 83 per cent of parents said their child\u2019s confidence had been boosted by taking part in the ECB\u2019s \u2018All Stars and Dynamos\u2019 programmes.<\/p>\n

When looking at social cohesion, the report found 92 per cent said playing cricket makes them feel part of the community, while 83 per cent agreed playing the sport meant they appreciate people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n

The ECB hopes by growing the game, more people will benefit from the positive impacts and more opportunities will be created for people to get involved in the sport.<\/p>\n