Pinner Cricket Club captain Daniel Langan wants to prove his side is one for all the family when the doors are swung open to the public as part of the ECB Club Open Days.

The ECB Club Open Days initiative, supported by Waitrose, is a nationwide programme that aims to help boost grassroots cricket participation by encouraging cricket clubs to open their pavilion doors and welcome guests from their local community for a day of cricket taster sessions and activities.

More than 1000 clubs from up and down the country will be taking part in the initiative and Pinner are hoping their taster sessions on Saturday July 18 will reach new corners of their community.

And for 30-year-old club skipper Langan, it is vital that the ECB Open Day showcases his outfit in its best light.

“We are going to run a few taster sessions for girls and boys and open our nets for the public,” he said.

“There will be a lot of old members down here as well and we are hoping that we can really encourage some youngsters to take up the game.

“We have a strong junior section but we never want to turn kids away and would love to see more kids taking up the sport.

“Most of our juniors are from five or six miles away so it would be really great if we could tap into the community a bit closer to our door.

“I think people coming down will see that we are a real family club and that is something we pride ourselves on.

“We have something for everyone and I think this day gives people a real chance to see that.”

And former England captain turned ECB Cricket Partnership Ambassador Mike Gatting believes as many people as possible should head down to Pinner when their doors are swung open, adamant it will help build a better future for English cricket.

“Club Open Days has proven to be a fantastic way for cricket clubs to capitalise on the nation’s fervour for cricket during the summer,” said Gatting.

“By opening their pavilion doors and showcasing what they have to offer to their local community, clubs will hopefully be able to inspire newcomers to come and join them.

“We want to inspire more players, volunteers and social members to come together and get into cricket.”

PLEASE LEAVE IN FINAL PAR – For more information about Club Open Days, supported by Waitrose, including a full list of clubs registered, visit ecb.co.uk/clubopendays