Bryanston Sixth Form pupil, Alfie A I, has become the youngest player ever to represent Dorset’s Men’s First team, making his county cricket debut shortly after turning 16.
Alfie, who joined Bryanston in 2022 on the school’s High Performance Sports Programme (HPSP), has been part of Dorset Cricket’s Emerging Players Programme (EPP) since the age of 13. The programme provides high-quality training for promising players with the aim of developing them towards first-class county cricket.
Building on his debut, Alfie will travel to Australia in January as part of a student exchange to Toowoomba Grammar School, Queensland, where he will spend four months further developing his cricket during the Spring Term.
Bryanston and Cricket Dorset Ltd formalised a partnership last year to create a high-quality training centre for the EPP, a move that benefits young talents like Alfie. Since joining the school, he has represented Bryanston in both cricket and rugby, drawing inspiration from positive role models across the school sports programme.
Josh Digby, Bryanston’s Head of Cricket, said: “Alfie’s dedication and maturity are outstanding. He makes the most of every opportunity, whether in training, the classroom, or competition, and his county debut is a reflection of the hard work he has put in. We are incredibly proud of him.”
The school’s support has played a key role in Alfie’s development, offering coaching expertise, strength and conditioning sessions, and extensive match experience.
Reflecting on their son’s achievement, Alfie’s parents said: “We’re so grateful for the opportunities and encouragement Alfie has had at Bryanston. The coaches and staff have gone above and beyond to support him both on and off the pitch. To see him make history for Dorset and head to Australia for a term to continue his development is incredibly exciting for our whole family.”
Alfie’s debut broke the previous Dorset record set by Scott Currie, who has since gone on to play in The Hundred and for Hampshire CCC. With his county breakthrough and Australian exchange ahead, Alfie’s cricketing journey looks set for a bright future.
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