KES Celebrates Sixth Consecutive Year in The Cricketer Magazine’s Top 100

9 December 2025

King Edward VI School is proud to have been named once again in The Cricketer Magazine’s Top 100 Cricket Schools for 2026, our sixth consecutive year in the guide. This recognition reflects the strength, depth, and ambition of cricket across the whole KES community.

Cricket continues to be a defining sport at King Edward’s, with nearly thirty teams across boys’ and girls’ cricket, competitive fixtures across all age groups, and year-round player development supported by outstanding facilities at Wellington Sports Ground, Hill Lane, our indoor Sports Hall, and across our Preparatory settings at KES Prep (Romsey) and Prince’s Mead (Winchester).

Celebrating Success Across the School

This year also marks a standout achievement for two of our students, Ben & Adam. Ben has signed his first professional contract with Hampshire Cricket, and Adam has been added into the Hampshire Cricket Academy off the back of their excellent 2025 Summer performances. They follow in the footsteps of previous KES players who have progressed to professional and representative honours.

Sanya Khurana OE 2023 – Worcestershire County Cricket and Netherlands International

Kamran Dhariwal OE 2023 – Gloucestershire County Cricket

A Year-Round Cricketing Programme - KES offers a high-quality, comprehensive cricket programme designed to support players of all levels:

  • Year-round coaching with a full winter programme led by Chris Wheeler (Hampshire CCC) and Head of Cricket, Alex Penn.
  • Extensive Summer Term provision, with pupils able to take part in multiple cricket sessions each week: Games lessons, after-school training, and optional daily lunchtime sessions.
  • Indoor development, including use of a Bola Bowling machine with automatic feeder.
  • A busy and varied fixture card, supported by entry into National Competitions and a full programme of Saturday inter-school matches.
  • High-quality playing environments, including multiple grass cricket squares across our sites.
  • Strong pathway progression, supported by our excellent relationship with Hampshire Cricket. As the club’s Official Education Partner for six years, KES has seen a significant number of boys and girls progress into county pathways, academies, and beyond.
  • Touring and pre-season opportunities, including an extensive programme and a senior tour to Sri Lanka planned for 2027.

 

Written by King Edward VI School
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