Shristi Patil Selected for England U19 Winter Training Squad
Berkshire Cricket is delighted to share that Shristi Patil has been selected for the England U19 Winter Training Squad.
Shristi joined the Berkshire pathway as an U11 and has progressed through every stage of our County Age Group programme. Now an U17, she continues to represent our U18 side as well as the Women’s 1st XI. Alongside this, she is part of the Southern Vipers Regional Academy programme delivered by Hampshire.
This selection recognises Shristi’s continued development and the hard work she has put in over a number of years. It also reflects the support of her club, coaches and the Berkshire pathway environment.
Richard Bedbrook, England Women’s Head of Performance Pathways, said:
“For the U19s squad, there are eight camps at the National Cricket Performance Centre across the winter as this programme builds towards a tri-series against Australia and Sri Lanka in March and April 2026. The final England Women U19 touring party for the tri-series will be determined in the New Year.”
We congratulate Shristi on this achievement and look forward to seeing her continue her progress on the international stage.
ECB Announcement:
https://www.ecb.co.uk/news/4401815/england-women-announce-pathway-squads
Berkshire Cricket’s Extra Provision Group
Berkshire Cricket’s Extra Provision Group (EPG) is a fully funded programme delivered by the county. It provides weekly additional coaching and development support for high-potential female players, helping bridge the gap from county cricket into regional EPP environments.
Now in its third year, the EPG has played a key role in the progress of several players recognised in this announcement. Nine players have now moved from the EPG into a Regional EPP, and this pathway continues to be an important part of how we support talented girls across Berkshire.
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