What Cricket Means To Me
What Cricket Means to Me brings together powerful, honest voices that show cricket as far more than a game - it's a lifeline, a community and a source of strength that shapes lives well beyond the boundary rope.
Featuring contributions from Jonathon Agnew, Charlotte Edwards, David Gower, Dicky Bird, Dan Norcross and many more, plus umpires, backroom staff, fans and grassroots players.
Through raw and deeply personal stories, these books celebrate the bonds that cricket creates, while raising vital funds for the Cricketers' Trust and the wider cricket family.
Maroof Khan
England Disability Cricket
"More than anything, cricket has given me a purpose - the chance to inspire, develop and create opportunities for others.
It's more than just a sport; it's a platform for growth, inclusion and transformation."
Dane Vilas
Ex-Middlesex & South Africa
"Cricket has given me friendships, opportunities and a sense of purpose. It's a space where leadership is tested, emotions are shared and lessons are continuous. It reminds me that honesty, effort and empathy always matter more than numbers on a scoreboard."
Lucy Pearson
England & Lords Taverners
“Cricket - it's community. And it has space for everyone. Whatever your role, the game offers a place to belong, to contribute and be part of something that stretches far beyond the boundary rope”
Launch Events
What Cricket Means to Me and What Yorkshire Cricket Means to Me were launched at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland on Friday March 27th 2026.
A second event was held at The Oval on April 10th, hosted by Daryl Mitchell from the PCA. The event featured video messages from Charlotte Edwards and Kate Norcross, together with readings by three of the books' contributors, Charlie Francis, Liara Hampton and Andy Zaltman. The authors Gill Smith and Neil Brinsdon spoke about what inspired them to create the books and encouraged everyone to support the project!
And finally, a launch event was held at Yorkshire County Cricket Club on May 15th to celebrate What Yorkshire Cricket Means To Me, hosted by the President of YCC, Jane Powell.
Plans are taking shape to promote the books at various events over the summer, so look out for more news here and on our social media.
