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APPLICATIONS TO SACA WOMENS PILOT NOW OPEN!

Aims

  1. Provide a high performance environment for 6-10 BSA female players 

  2. To showcase BSA female talent to professional counties 

  3. To learn what is required to get the best out of BSA female talent 

Overview

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SACA has launched a Women's pilot aimed at tackling the stark lack of British South Asian representation in the female professional game! (<5%)
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This pilot will see 6 to 10 talented BSA female players awarded a fully funded 12 month elite performance programme. Led by SACA's expert coaching team. Including those who have worked with Women's Professional International and Domestic teams

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This pilot will be supported by Take Her Lead - a charity founded by Isa Guha to help more women and girls play cricket. They will provide advisory and player holistic support via a team of experts in women's high performance including... 
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  • Isa Guha (Former International & Broadcaster)
  • Lydia Greenway (Former International & Head Selector England Women)
  • Helen Shipman (England Women's S&C)
  • Kay Baig (Cultural Expert - NACC)
  • Jo Kandola (Psychologist) 
  • Krushmi Chheda (Nutritionist) 
  • Hina Shafi (PhD Researcher)
  • Abtaha Maqsood (Current Professional - Essex)
  • Sonia Odedra (Former International) 
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Players will be required to train 2 to 3 times a week and attend a number of 2 day residential camps throughout 2026

Players will then have the opportunities to showcase their skills to professional counties in an effort to secure them professional contracts

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To Apply - Please send an enquiry to
07707 225 009 via WhatsApp with details of: 
  • Players Name 
  • Players Date of Birth 
  • Short Bio About Their Cricket 
  • Videos of the Player in Games or Training 

By the 25th of January. Please note players must be:
  • 18 or Older 
  • Have South Asian Heritage 
  • Be a British Citizen
  
(*Please note calls to this number will not be answered but messages will be responded to)
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Deadline: 25th of January 

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