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Criced Press Kit

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Company snapshot

Criced helps talented young cricketers from South Asia and beyond win places at leading UK independent schools. Founded in Wales, the company combines deep knowledge of British independent education with a passion for cricket, guiding families through school selection, scholarship applications, entrance tests, visas and guardianship.

The name Criced is Welsh for Cricket. The company works with families in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and other cricket-loving markets, as well as with UK schools seeking internationally minded pupils who can contribute on the pitch and in the classroom.

Founded

Wales, UK

Meaning

Criced = Welsh for Cricket

Focus

UK independent school admissions + cricket pathways

Entry points

11+, 13+ and 16+ (Sixth Form)

Admissions success

Around 90% of supported pupils win places

Markets

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and beyond

Our story

Why Criced exists

British independent schools have educated some of the world’s finest cricketers — but the path into those schools is not always obvious for families outside the UK. Criced was built to bridge that gap.

We believe a young cricketer’s future should not depend on who their parents know or which school they have heard of. Our team works directly with families to understand each child’s academic level, cricketing ability and character, then matches them with schools where they will genuinely thrive.

From first enquiry to first day of term, we stay involved: school shortlists, scholarship trials, UKiset and entrance-exam preparation, visa paperwork, guardian arrangements and travel planning. We also advise UK independent schools on international recruitment, immersion programmes and cricket festivals.

Quotes you can use

“We started from Lahore with no idea which UK schools even took international boarders. CRICED narrowed it to three schools, prepared our son for UKiset, and he now has an offer from a school with a strong cricket programme.”
Aisha & Imran R.
Lahore, Pakistan

“My daughter wanted to keep playing serious cricket while studying for A Levels. CRICED found a school that respected both her academics and her sport, and guided us through the visa paperwork.”
Sana M.
Karachi, Pakistan

“Criced is the Welsh word for Cricket. As a proudly Welsh company, the name reflects our roots and our passion for connecting talented young cricketers with outstanding UK independent schools.”
Andrew Palmer
Founder, Criced