What are we looking for?
Batting
- The ability to score runs
- Having good balance and sharp footwork at the crease
- A fluent bat swing during stroke play
- Being able to score on both the offside and the legside against both pace and spin bowling
Pace Bowling
- The ability to bowl at good, consistent speeds
- Being able to create movement both in the air and off the pitch
Decision Making
- Being able to make good decisions off the field
- Having good game awareness
- The ability to be a self starter and a proficient young cricketer
Spin Bowling
- The ability to turn the ball effectively off the pitch
- Being able to use flight effectively in order to beat the batter in the air
- Having variations that allow you to beat the batter on both the inside and outside of the bat
Wicket-Keeping
- Having your head in line with your hands
- Being able to move your feet in an efficient manner
- The ability to keep wicket to both pace and spin bowling
Fielding
- Being an elite catcher with a safe pair of hands
- Having a strong arm and the ability to throw accurately
- The ability to anticipate
- Showing good intensity and athleticism in the field
