Bradninch is one of the first clubs in Devon to sign up for a new England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) T20 competition.
The ECB, worried about the number of young players drifting away from the game, has launched a nation-wide T20 tournament for under-19 players.
Derrick Foan, the chairman of Bradninch, said anything that keeps youngsters in the game deserves the support.
Plympton, Plymouth, Paignton and Bideford have also signed up – and Lewdown are expected to get on board as well. Ed Leverton, the Devon League secretary, said he hoped more clubs would get behind the ECB initiative.
"It would be fantastic if there was a good response from clubs in the Devon Cricket League to allow a meaningful competition to be held," said Leverton.
ECB surveyed 1,000 young players – current and lapsed – to find out what encouraged them to play or otherwise.
Key responses were that players in the 16-19 age range want to play with their friends and prefer short-format games played in coloured kit and in a lively atmosphere.
ECB see the tournament as a midweek attraction, at least in the short term.
More detailed competition proposals will be put together once all entries are received.
Clubs interested in the new competition should contact Leverton at secretary@devoncricketleague.co.uk or on 07534 579924.
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