👉 The Darwen Dome is the second all-weather cricket dome in the country, after one opened in Bradford two years ago.
👉 The facility is aimed at making cricket more accessible to children at state schools.
👉 The ECB has pledged £1.5m towards building two more domes, one in Farington and one in Luton, which are expected to open next year.
👉 The Darwen Dome will provide vital year-round access to cricket for young players, including those taking their first steps into the game.