Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce the twelve player squad selected to play in the final Second Eleven (2nd XI) fixture of the season against Buckinghamshire on Thursday 21st August 2025 at High Wycombe Cricket Club.
Squad Announcement:
The squad includes five changes from the side that faced The ACE Programme in the previous set of Twenty20 2nd XI fixtures on the 5th August. Right hand Wicketkeeper-Batter – George Baines, left hand batter and leg spin bowler – Ethan Barksfield, left hand batter and left arm spinner – Arthur Hanson and right arm pace bowler, Sam Hicks all return to 2nd team duties having featured earlier in the season. One of many positive outcomes from the fixtures against The ACE programme will see pace bowler Mudasirul Mian in line to make his debut for Oxfordshire.
The first of two fixtures will commence at 11:00.
Forename | Surname/Initial | Playing Qualification | Age as of 1st April | Current Club in 2025 |
01/04/2025 | ||||
Tahmid | AHMED MA | N/A | 22 | Weston-Super-Mare CC |
George | BAINES GP | Birth | 20 | Knowle and Dorridge CC |
Ethan | BARKSFIELD EE | Age Group | 17 | High Wycombe CC |
Abdullah | EJAZ | N/A | 20 | Bromsgrove CC |
Arthur | HANSON ASL | Age Group | 16 | Bourton Vale CC |
Luke | HAYES LB | Age Group | 19 | Aston Rowant CC |
Sam | HICKS | Age Group | 15 | Witney Mills CC |
Amogh | KARPE AS | University | 19 | Hampstead CC |
Jay | MADAN JS | N/A | 19 | Loughborough Town CC |
Mudasirul | MIAN MMH | N/A | 24 | Sutton CC |
Nikhil | NAIR | Age Group | 17 | Ickenham CC |
Hayden | ROSSOUW HK | Club | 24 | Aston Rowant CC |
Total All Ages (full twelve player squad) | 232 | |||
Average Age of twelve player squad | 19.33 |
2nd XI summary – 2025:
The competitive match opportunities offered through the 2nd XI programme play a vital role in supporting and accelerating player development. They help bridge the gap between the player pathway and adult teams, while also providing a platform for those aspiring to represent the County. The 2025 fixture series has been particularly valuable, allowing us to offer additional game time to both under-18 players and adult players beyond their usual playing environments. These matches have also served as an important tool for talent identification, ongoing player development and skill-discipline depth.
By the conclusion of the fixture against Buckinghamshire, a total of 29 different players would have represented the Men’s 2nd XI. The average age of the squad across the five fixtures has been just 19.55, highlighting the potential and depth within the men’s squad. Oxfordshire is well positioned for the future if the potential correlates to performance outcomes.