Athlete Resume
Ben is an off-spinner who has represented Leicestershire Young Cricketers from the age of 10 and has been selected for the Midlands. In 2009, he won the best bowler award at the Bunbury Festival which is the showpiece for the U16 players.
Ben studies at Uppingham Community College and is part of the Leicestershire Academy. He represents his county age group side, Market Harborough CC in the Premier Division plus his local club Sunday team. Ben helped Market Harborough CC become ECB Premier League champions picking up 36 wickets in the process. He was also an integral part of the Uppingham Town CC side that won promotion last year. In July he was selected for the U17 England team v Sri Lanka U19 in a one day game and he hopes to gain more international experience this season on his way to becoming a professional player.
Key Achievements
- England Development Squad
- Two wickets for England U17 v Sri Lanka U19
- Leicestershire CCC Academy player
- 2010 Premier Division champions with Market Harborough CC - 36 wickets at an average of 23.33
- Uppingham Town CC promoted in 2010
- 5-16 off 9.3 overs in the U17 final 2010
- Winner of the Best Bowler award at the 2009 Bunbury Festival
- 2009 Rutland League Young Player of the Year
Aims
- Selection for Leicestershire CCC 2nd X1
- Work hard to be in the U19 World Cup in 2012
- Selection for Leicestershire CCC 1st X1
- Represent England at senior level
