Tag: Community

We’re delighted that Shropshire’s own Hafeez Choudhry is featured in the latest edition of the ECB’s Raising the Game bulletin.

The monthly bulletin is issued to the cricket family by the ECB highlighting latest events and trends in the game.

We recently featured Hafeez speaking about his journey with Cricket Shropshire and also his faith and celebrating Ramadan.

The current issue says: “Cricket Shropshire has spotlighted the inspiring journey of Hafeez Choudhry, whose involvement in the game has grown from helping out at community sessions to becoming a Board Director. 

“First getting involved in the game through local Chance to Shine Street activity, Hafeez quickly became a dedicated volunteer, supporting coaching sessions and helping bring more people into the game. 

“Since then, he has gained coaching qualifications, supported interfaith and community programmes and played a key role in bringing in new participants, including helping a refugee player progress into club cricket. 

“Now serving as Director of Communities and Chair of the South Asian “United by Cricket” Forum, Hafeez’s journey is a great example of the impact individuals can have in shaping welcoming, inclusive environments across the game.”

The bulletin also marks recent events such as the Get Set Weekend, which a number of clubs in Shropshire were involved with.

It also highlights the record-breaking Schools Cricket Day which youngsters in Shropshire took part in to mark 50 days to go to the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

The bulletin can be viewed via the link below.

Raising The Game Bulletin – April 2026

Hafeez is pictured with our team at the Chance to Shine STREET finals in 2025.

Cricket Shropshire is looking forward to being part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games again during the Summer holidays.

Cricket Shropshrie was delighted to be part of the colourful and vibrant Raiders Cup staged at Bowring Park in Wellington on Mid-Summer’s Day.

Staff from Cricket Shropshire were delighted to be invited to the fun and excitement of this year’s Big Bash 2025 Hard Tennis Ball Tournament at Bowring Park in Wellington, Telford.

Cricket Shropshire will again be part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games during the Whitsun half-term break next week.

There are two free sessions planned at the Multi-use Games Area in Brookside, Telford, near the Windmill Primary School on Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, both from 1-3pm.

There is no charge for the sessions which form part of the wider Urban Games programme, just turn up on the day.

For more information about Cricket Shropshire’s community programme, contact Community Officer Sacha Lee via sacha.lee@cricketshropshire.co.uk

Cricket Shropshire is looking forward to being part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games once again during the February half-term.