Join one of the top schools in the UK for cricket. For the last two years, The Cricketer Magazine Schools Guide has recognised QE as one of the Top 100 Senior Schools in the UK for Cricket.

Cricket is taught in the summer term as part of Physical Education for all students. During the winter months, you can take part in the Indoor Premier League House Cricket competition.

Cricket Opportunities at Queen Ethelburga’s

Whether you’re a student at QE or local to the area, you can take part in tournaments and training opportunities to develop your skills, including:

Performance Sports Programme (PSP)

As a cricketer at QE, you can join the Performance Sports Programme and follow a personalised learning syllabus to maximise your sporting and physical development with specialist staff.

You’ll receive:

• An Individual Learning Plan based on your performance profile from the previous season.
• Video analysis of your main discipline (batting, bowling, fielding, or wicketkeeping) using Fulltrack AI technology, plus match footage from Frogbox.
• Access to physiotherapy and massage appointments.
• Access to the swimming pool and ice baths for recovery.

If you are in the College, you’ll also benefit from:

• Seven sessions per week, including two Strength and Conditioning sessions.
• Extra training before school, during lunch and after school, such as:
  • 1-1 sessions
  • Specialist Keepers Club for wicketkeepers
  • Fast Bowling Clinic
• Holistic development covering technical, tactical knowledge (scenario-based learning), mental wellbeing (in partnership with Opening Up Cricket), and lifestyle/nutritional support.

Individual Success

Finlay Bean (2017-2019)

Plays for Yorkshire CCC and represented England U19s during his final year at QE. He scored his maiden first-class century for Yorkshire on the opening day of the 2023 County Championship season. In August 2025, Finlay set a new Yorkshire record by hitting the fastest List A century, reaching 100 runs in just 53 balls during a 212-run win against Durham.

Dominic Leech (2017-2019)

Represented England U19s while at QE and has since made his first-class debut with Yorkshire CCC.

Harry Crawshaw (2019-2021)

Signed a rookie contract with Durham CCC in November 2022 after making his debut in the T20 Blast. Playing for Northamptonshire Steelbacks, he reverse-swept his first ball for four off Afghanistan international Mohammad Nabi. He also represented England U19s during their tour of Sri Lanka in November 2021.

Bilal Anjam (2015-2017)

Represented Yorkshire 2nd XI.

Meet The Coaches

Shrikant Wagh Cricket Coach “Before joining QE, I was Director of Cricket Development at Rastrick Cricket Club and have coached at multiple clubs across the UK since 2015. Alongside my coaching career, I enjoyed 18 years as a professional player, including five IPL seasons with Rajasthan Royals and Pune Warriors. I also represented India A, touring New Zealand and Australia, and played more than 250 first-class matches worldwide. I bring extensive experience in high-performance player development and hope to use my background as both a player and coach to build a cricket programme at QE that challenges and inspires students, developing not only their technical skills but also their confidence and love for the game.”

Dan Ranasinghe  Cricket Coach “I am an ECB Level 3 coach with over 15 years of experience, from grassroots cricket through to county pathway programmes. Most recently, I spent three years as a Performance Pathway Coach at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. At QE, I aim to draw on my knowledge of player development to set clear expectations, tailor sessions to individual needs, and deliver high-intensity training in a fun, inclusive environment. My goal is to build a strong junior cricket programme that engages boys and girls of all abilities from the very start.”