Andy Baber discovers that the women’s game is growing hugely at Surrey club Esher where the girls’ section has gone from six to nearly 60 in just a couple of seasons

Peaceful setting: Esher’s Surrey ground

From six to more than 50 members in five months – the growth of girls’ cricket at Esher Cricket Club has been nothing short of remarkable under the watch of Ben Collins and Carolyn Lenton.
Lead coach Collins took on the role last year after being approached by chairman Geoff Ellis and, along with manager Lenton, has created a significant buzz around the gi...