ECB Unveils £45m Grassroots Boost via The Hundred Investment
On February 18, 2026, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a landmark £45 million investment into grassroots cricket facilities. This funding is derived from the recreational game’s 10% share of the recent private investment into The Hundred franchises—a deal that overall injected approximately £520 million into the sport. The strategic fund is designed…