Sussex Academy players visit India for batting camp

Six youngsters from Sussex Cricket and one from Oxfordshire Cricket travelled to Mumbai, India to attend a batting camp run by the Global Cricket School last month.  

Lead coach Phil Hudson took young pro’s Archie Lenham and Henry Rogers on the trip alongside Sussex Academy players Zan Copleston, Dylan Driscoll, Rahul Tangirala and Oxfordshire Academy player Luke Hayes. 

They set off to India on the 8th February for the ten day camp based in Mumbai, staying at the Hotel Diplomat while training at local facilities. 

The training was based around playing against spin. The seven youngsters had morning and afternoon sessions while also competing in 35 over practice matches against talented local cricketers.  

Luke Hayes, spoke of an unforgettable experience:  “It has been a privilege to come out to India with the Sussex Academy players and Henry, Archie two professionals. 

If it hadn’t been for the partnership between Oxfordshire Cricket and Sussex Cricket I wouldn’t have been offered this amazing experience. As a state educated young cricketer the opportunity to train in India like a professional has really inspired me. 

Just being able to train with the lads and Phil Hudson has helped me develop and grow not only as a cricketer but also as a person. 

I’ve made loads of memories that will last a lifetime and I’m more enthusiastic and inspired than ever."