The Club Cricket Conference Yearbook 2020

- 57 - 4. Identifying and supporting aspiring or experienced umpires for all levels in the game from grassroots to elite level. 5. Identifying and supporting aspiring or experienced scorers for all levels in the game from grassroots to elite level. 6. Opportunities for supporting or working within cricket administration. For the above to truly take shape it is imperative that key stakeholders with the portfolio of authority and decision making are engaged with and a clear framework is put in place with real clarity and direction. The stakeholders and partners that are key in supporting the ambitions are: 1. ECB 2. County Boards, County Cricket Clubs and Academies 3. Traditional local cricket leagues and administrators 4. Local Authorities and partners with sporting portfolios 5. ECB – Coaches Association 6. ECB – Association of Cricket Officials Although great efforts have been made in working together with even some small successes, it is still imperative that the root cause of disconnect at various levels with key stakeholders is addressed. With the above information as guidance for dialogue and potential partnerships to develop only then can we see a true and fairer representation of the SACC across many fronts in England & Wales and thus truly bringing the cricketing family closer and not just be wishful thinking. Gulfraz Riaz Chairman, National Asian Cricket Council @NatAsianCC www.nacc.co The National Asian Cricket Council