Eden Boys’ cricketer hits up professional ranks

A rising cricket star at Eden Boys’ School, Birmingham has made another step to sporting success after securing his first professional county contract.

Hamza Shaikh, a Year 11 pupil who leaves the school this summer, has graduated to the paid ranks at Warwickshire County Cricket Club, after working his way up through the academy pathway he joined when he was just eight years old.

A top order batter, Hamza has earned his professional contract after starring for the county’s Second XI, scoring a century (100 runs) in May after scoring more than 1,000 runs for the Warwickshire pathway teams last season.

First picking up a cricket bat at the age of four, Hamza continued to develop and has played at a higher level than his age group throughout his fledging career, becoming one of the youngest players to score triple figures in a men’s game when he reached the landmark aged just 12.

During February half term, Hamza also gained international experience, touring Sri Lanka alongside his cousin and Warwickshire academy teammate Mohammed, who also plays with Hamza at their local club Knowle and Dorridge CC.

Hamza will be hoping to make strides in the Royal London Cup for Warwickshire this season, before pushing for a place in the County Championship First XI as he continues his development in the Second XI.

Asiyah Ravat OBE, Executive Principal at Eden Boys’ School, Birmingham, said:

“Hamza is a terrific role model for our younger pupils. He has worked extremely hard to get where he is now, alongside completing his GCSEs which is no mean feat.

“We are already extremely proud of his achievements, but it would be amazing to see an Eden Boys’ alumnus representing England at the highest level – we know that is certainly his ambition and we wish him luck for a long and successful cricket career.”

Added By: Star Academies | Date Added: 19th Jul 2022 | Posted In: Latest News