Prime Minister Theresa May welcomes charity cricket to Downing Street

Prime Minister Theresa May was an enthusiastic spectator as Downing Street played host to a charity cricket game on Tuesday.

England internationals Stuart Broad and Heather Knight joined in with a number of children to promote the charity.

The stumps were put down outside the most famous residence in the street - Number 10 - allowing girls and boys from the London boroughs of Lambeth, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets to participate in a game of Street Cricket.

With so many glass windows in sight, the ball was not a traditional one but a tennis ball wrapped in electrical tape.

Mrs May, who is an ardent cricket fan, said: "It's been a privilege to meet the young players and inspirational coaches today.

"The work Chance to Shine does, introducing young people from disadvantaged communities to this great, fast-paced version of cricket, is invaluable."

Chance to Shine helps young people, aged eight to 24 in areas of socio-economic disadvantage, to enjoy this fun, fast-paced cricket format.

The Government, through Sport England, has provided funding for Chance to Shine since its launch in 2005.

And the charity's chief executive Luke Swanson said: "We want to show that the beautiful game is for all young people, and can be played anywhere.

"What better way to do that than with a game of street cricket in the most famous street of all."