Professional Cricketer
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STARTING PAY£15,000 - £25,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE →
Professional Cricketer
Imagine living your dream, playing cricket for a living while inspiring fans across the globe! As a professional cricketer, you’ll not only showcase your skills on the pitch but also become a role model for aspiring athletes. Get ready to hit sixes and take wickets in a career filled with excitement and passion!
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior CricketerAs a junior cricketer, you’ll be part of a local club or academy, training hard and playing in youth leagues to develop your skills and gain exposure.£15,000 - £25,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEProfessional CricketerIn this stage, you’ll play for a county team, participating in domestic competitions and working on your game to secure a place in higher leagues or national teams.£30,000 - £100,000
3PEAK CAREERInternational CricketerAt the peak of your career, you’ll represent your country on the international stage, compete in prestigious tournaments, and enjoy a life filled with fame and success.£100,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.