Not everyone can be a cricketer, or even a coach. If your skills lie in other areas, you can still work in the world of cricket and make a difference.

Here are five roles that might work for you, even if you will never play for your country.

Accountant

Cricket is big business, so if you are good with numbers then cricket will always need people like you report the numbers.

Naturally, this is a skill that takes many years to master, so you’ll have plenty of qualifications and experience in the field before you look at a job in cricket. That said, you’ll feel like you are a little closer to your cricket passion if you work in the game making sure the books run smoothly.

Content Production

With social media, cricket no longer relies on TV and radio alone to get out there. There are huge opportunities for talented videographers, podcasters, writers and designers to bring insights to fans.

IPL, BBL, County, International and many other teams churn out high quality content like interviews, behind the scenes footage, podcasts, articles, infographics and much more at an ever-increasing rate. If you have the skills you can surround yourself with the stars every day.

Groundsman/Curator

This is another skill that is in high demand; the ability to create good quality cricket wickets and outfields.

If you take the time to learn and master groundsmanship, you will be able to see your work at the highest stage in cricket. It takes time and you might need to even work for free for a while to give yourself time to learn.

When your reputation for great wickets spreads, you can be sure you have a lifetime in the game ahead.

Business Development/Sales

Are you a natural salesman more than a natural away swing bowler? Then the offices of professional cricket outfits are crying out for your skills.

Sponsorship, for example, is a huge source of income for cricket. If you can win potential sponsors round to the benefits of putting their name to a cricket team, you are making cash for your team that can be used to improve the game.

How about that for a lofty cause that also makes you a good living!

Strength and Conditioning Coach

It seems that every other S&C Coach in the professional game has come from another sport, especially rugby. Why should those guys get the gig?

It’s mainly because other sports are miles ahead of cricket when it comes to fitness work. Cricket is catching up fast, and so it’s a great time to use your passion for training to get the qualifications to work as an S&C Coach in cricket.

Get your skills up, train the pros to be the fittest an strongest and contribute your bit to developing the game.

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