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Meet the Southampton state school cricketer aiming for stardom

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Meet the Southampton state school cricketer aiming for stardom

Teenager Abdul Majid Karimi’s dream to become a professional cricketer began when he attended the 2019 ICC Men’s World Cup match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at the Utilita Bowl. With the help of Wicketz, he has been able to develop his passion and find a sense of community.

Wicketz and Super 1s participants celebrate an amazing year of community cricket

The Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation’s community awards presentation celebrated the achievements of participants from their programmes, including Wicketz and Super 1s. Held at City Academy in Bristol, the event highlighted the dedication and progress of young people in these programs, which focus on promoting social skills, teamwork, and physical activity through cricket.

Wicketz features in England v Australia match day programme

Written by Richard Edwards, our Wicketz programme recently featured in the England v Australia match day programme, read on to hear about the impact Wicketz is having!

Sun, sand and sixes: YCF's Scarborough beach days

Sun, sand and sixes: YCF's Scarborough beach days

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF)'s annual Scarborough beach days took place in early August with participants from our Hull and Bradford Wicketz hubs travelling to the North Yorkshire seaside town.

Wicketz and Super 1s participants attend 'CricFest'

Our Wicketz and Super 1s participants from Gloucester Cricket Foundation recently attended the annual 'CrickFest' at the county ground.

Yorkshire girls Wicketz hubs unite at Headingley

Yorkshire girls Wicketz hubs unite at Headingley

Yorkshire Cricket Foundation's newly opened girls-only Wicketz hubs from Leeds, Bradford and Hull , recently came together at Headingley Stadium for a cricket festival.

Mollie Robbins champions inclusivity at Bristol Wicketz

Professional cricketer Mollie Robbins from Western Storm recently visited the newly launched Girls Wicketz Hub at the Park Centre, Knowle where participants engaged in a Q&A session with Mollie, covering topics from her cricket career to her favourite food (burgers).

Wicketz Community Impact

Wicketz Community Impact

Brother and sister duo Zaki and Sara attend Wicketz sessions delivered by the Hampshire Cricket Board and talk about how Wicketz has impacted them and their family since they first attended weekly sessions.

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