Kids from Lewisham have helped smash the official Guinness World Record for the largest cricket lesson.

Students from Sandhurst Junior School in Minard Road took part in a cricket lesson taught by former England captain Charlotte Edwards as part of a record bid led by children’s charity Chance to Shine.

580 children took part in the lesson at Lord’s Cricket Ground days before the ICC Women’s World Cup Final.

The 30 minute lesson was monitored by a Guinness World Records adjudicator. The previous record set by Cricket Australia saw 488 children take part in a cricket lesson in a single venue.

Charlotte Edwards, a long-time Chance to Shine ambassador said: “It was brilliant to see so many young people at Lord’s having the opportunity to play and learn through cricket, while learning how to play hard, but fair.

“And beating the Guinness World Record set by the Aussies at the Home of Cricket was the icing on the cake!”

Speaking at the event, Alan Southgate from Guinness World Records said, “The weather today was perfect for a game of cricket but this really was epic.

“To see 580 children all gathered in one place for a cricket lesson was officially amazing, and all for a great cause.

“A massive congratulations to all those involved. It was an incredible logistical effort to organise the attempt and a wonderful achievement to set this Guinness World Record title.”

Chance to Shine believes in the ‘power of cricket’ to inspire young people and help them learn key life skills, like teamwork, resilience and respect. Since 2005, the charity has brought cricket to over three million children in 13,000 state schools and local communities.