Malcolm's involvement with the Lancashire County Cricket Club has grown over the past several years, as has SCORE's involvement in County Cricket. In addition to Malcolm, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have appointed the Rev Max Wigley as chaplain, and Hampshire County Cricket Club have appointed the Rev Mike Powis as chaplain, and Northamptonshire have appointed the Rev Michael Baker. These four chaplains are pioneering a model of chaplaincy work in County Cricket which we hope and trust will be extended to other County sides. Again, the essence of the work is not "title & status", but role and function. We wish to see at other Counties also a sensitive, caring and supportive commitment to players, staff and associates that demonstrates Christian love in action.

We are aware of the particular needs and strains associated with County Cricket -- for instance, it has one of the highest suicide rates of any sport in the UK. We hope real benefit will come to the game as we extend the network of quality chaplaincy provision in the coming years.