LEWDOWN Cricket Club are pleased that that England women's player Caroline Atkins has joined as a coaching ambassador to the club's 'Chance to Shine' project supported by Brit Insurance.

Caroline will be coaching at Lewdown CC's cluster schools: with a particular focus on encouraging more girls to play cricket.

The Cricket Foundation's Chance to Shine campaign is supported by Brit Insurance. Backed by the England and Wales Cricket Board, it currently employs six England players on coaching contracts.

Brenden Worth, the club's development officer, said: 'ICC World Cup winner in 2009, Caroline Atkins will act as an ideal role model for Lewdown CC and inspire the next generation.

'She will no doubt will prove a huge asset to the club. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the game give our girls' section the boost we need and ensure we continue to grow.'