The Under 15 team from Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (pictured) have become the first state school in many years to qualify for the ECB/ESCA National T20 Finals in September.
Theo Lamey of King's College Taunton was unveiled as the winner of the Gray-Nicolls Trophy 2026 at a special ceremony at The Oval.
The rain in early June made it tough for schools to get their fixtures played but this did not stop the advance of the Under 15 and Under 13 Nationals towards their respective semi-final stages.
ESCA's President John Barclay was this week presented with an award to mark his 25 years' service to the Association.
