Three Brighton Aldridge Community Academy students are playing in the World Junior Cricket League

Three young rising cricket stars from Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) have earned an incredible opportunity to showcase their talent at the World Junior Cricket League held at the world-famous Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE.

Representing both BACA and Sussex Cricket, the trio — Louie Lawrence (Year 12), Harri Brayshaw (Year 12), and Oliver Mason (Year 11) — will take to the field alongside some of the best young cricketers in the world, competing against elite under-18 teams from across the globe.

This first-of-its-kind international junior franchise league marks a milestone moment for the players and for BACA’s
renowned Cricket Academy.

Principal Jack Davies said:
“I’m immensely proud to see BACA students competing on the world stage. It’s a huge inspiration to their peers and a testament to the incredible cricketing talent being nurtured here at BACA.”

Mark Robinson OBE, Director of Cricket at BACA, added:
“Playing in the dry heat of the Emirates on different wickets, surrounded by international players, is a fantastic learning experience. We wish our BACA boys the very best, we’ll be cheering you on from back home!

BACA’s Cricket Academy is one of the leading state-school cricket programmes in the UK, offering students a
pathway into the professional game - all without school fees.
Interested in joining? Contact Jordan Shaw at jshaw@baca-uk.co.uk