Cricket
From All Stars Cricket at age 5 to county academies — discover the pathway for young cricketers across the UK.
Your Cricket Journey
The ECB has created structured pathways for every age group. Here's how young cricketers progress from their first session to elite level.
All Stars Cricket
Ages 5-8
All Stars Cricket is the ECB's entry-level programme for 5-8 year olds. 8 weekly sessions focus on fun, fitness, and fundamental skills — batting, bowling, catching, and throwing. Children receive a backpack with bat, ball, and personalised shirt.
Riverside Youth Club — Cricket Club with Kent Cricket
Lewisham Youth Service
cricketSuper 1s - York, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketSuper 1s - Sheffield, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketDynamos Cricket
Ages 8-11
Dynamos Cricket bridges All Stars to junior club cricket. Fast-paced countdown format games introduce match play, tactical thinking, and teamwork. Perfect preparation for joining a club's youth section.
Riverside Youth Club — Cricket Club with Kent Cricket
Lewisham Youth Service
cricketSuper 1s - York, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketSuper 1s - Sheffield, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketJunior Club Cricket
Ages 11-14
Junior Club Cricket means joining your local club's colts section. U11s, U13s, and U15s play in local leagues. Coaching becomes more technical, and talented players may be invited to county age-group trials.
Riverside Youth Club — Cricket Club with Kent Cricket
Lewisham Youth Service
cricketSuper 1s - York, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketSuper 1s - Sheffield, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketYouth & Academy
Ages 14-18
Youth & Academy level includes county age-group squads (U17, U18), academy contracts, and England pathway programmes. The most talented players enter professional county systems or England Development programmes.
Riverside Youth Club — Cricket Club with Kent Cricket
Lewisham Youth Service
cricketSuper 1s - York, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketSuper 1s - Sheffield, Yorkshire
Lord's Taverners
cricketWhere Cricket Can Take You
Cricket isn't just about becoming a professional player. The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the sport.
Professional Cricketer
County contracts, England pathway, franchise leagues
Key Skills
Typical Route
Academy → County 2nd XI → First-class contract → International selection
Cricket Coach
ECB qualifications from Level 1 to Elite Coach
Key Skills
Typical Route
ECB Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Academy/County coaching
Sports Physiotherapist
Injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance support
Range: £28.8k - £46.8k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Physio degree → Sports specialism → Club/Team role → Elite sport
Sports Journalist
Cricket writing, commentary, broadcasting
Range: £23.2k - £41.6k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Local reporting → Regional media → National publications/broadcast
Groundskeeper
Pitch preparation and ground management
Range: £22k - £28.7k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Apprenticeship → Assistant groundsman → Head groundsman → International venues
Sports Science
Performance analysis, strength & conditioning
Range: £32.7k - £52.4k
Source: ONS ASHE 2024
Key Skills
Typical Route
Sports Science degree → Placement → County role → International team
Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024
Cricket Heroes
These England cricketers started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible with dedication and the right support.
Joe Root
Cricket
England Test Captain, 12,000+ Test runs
“I started playing cricket in the back garden with my brother. Sheffield Collegiate CC gave me my first proper coaching.”
Ben Stokes
Cricket
World Cup winner, Ashes hero, England Captain
“Cricket taught me that no situation is ever lost. The 2019 World Cup final and Headingley proved that.”
Heather Knight
Cricket
England Women Captain, World Cup winner 2017
“I played in the boys team until I was 13. Finding a girls team changed everything for me.”
Stuart Broad
Cricket
600+ Test wickets, Ashes legend
“Dad played for England, but I had to earn my place. Junior cricket at Egerton Park CC was where it all started.”
Featured Cricket Providers
These organisations offer structured cricket programmes for young people across the UK.
England and Wales Cricket Board
8147 programmes
The England and Wales Cricket Board provides a directory of cricket clubs across England and Wales.
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Magdalen CC
📍 WC2N 6NG
Ages 5–99
Coutts Bank CC
📍 WC2R 0QS
Ages 5–99
Arabs CC
📍 SW1A 2AA
Ages 5–99
Anston Cricket Club
8 programmes
Anston Cricket Club is a lively and welcoming cricket club founded in 1919, offering cricket for seniors, ladies and juniors of all levels of ability and experience.
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Anston CC Under 9s Training
📍 S25 4DL
Ages 5–9
Anston CC Under 11s Training
📍 S25 4DL
Ages 9–11
Anston CC Under 13s Training
📍 S25 4DL
Ages 11–13
Elford CC
8 programmes
Elford CC is a community cricket club based in NN6 6HR, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. The club is committed to developing young cricketers and providing a safe, fun environment for children to learn and enjoy the sport. The club currently has 8 programmes listed on BusyKids, including ECB-accredited All Stars Cricket (ages 5-8) and Dynamos Cricket (ages 8-11). These nationally recognised programmes provide weekly sessions during the summer, giving children the foundations to develop a lifelong love of cricket while making friends in a supportive team environment. New members are always welcome — no previous experience is needed. Sessions are led by qualified coaches and provide an excellent opportunity for children to stay active, build confidence, and be part of their local cricket community.
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Elford CC
📍 B79 9DE
Ages 5–99
Welford CC
📍 NN6 6HR
Ages 5–99
Telford CC
📍 TF
Ages 5–99
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