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MC5: Masterclass Art of Batting 2026 (18th & 20th Aug 2026)
Learning the Art of Batting
The Art of Batting Master classes will be run by Shaftab Khalid and Faisal Shahid, Batting Specialists.
- Shaftab Khalid (ECB L4, Former England A & Worcestershire CCC Cricketer. Director of Cricket at Ealing CC, England U19s Spin Coach, former Worcestershire & Warwickshire Lead Spin and High Performance coach for boys and girls pathway). Shaftab has worked very closely with young aspiring cricketers who have gone on to obtain professional contracts whilst also playing for England Under 19s and beyond.
- Of the current crop of players Shaftab has worked closely with are Tazeem Ali, Theo Wylie, Hamza Sheikh (England U19s Captain), Farhan Ahmed and many more who have the potential to represent England.
- Faisal Shahid (ECB Level 4, Former Worcestershire CCC & YC’s Cricketer. High Performance Boys Pathway coach & Head of girl’s pathway at Warwickshire CCC).
- Faisal is a highly successful coach at Warwickshire CCC, having seen many of his players progressing through to obtaining professional contracts and representing England Under 19s.
In this session, we will focus on developing an understanding of how to build an innings and score big runs consistently. Our main areas of focus will be:
Mindset
* Developing the ability to absorb pressure and remain composed at the crease.
* Understanding when to attack and when to consolidate.
* Building resilience and concentration throughout an innings.
Rotating the Strike
* Learning how to manipulate the field against both seam and spin bowling.
* Identifying scoring opportunities and keeping the scoreboard moving.
* Reducing dot balls and maintaining pressure on the opposition.
Executing Plans
* Understanding match situations and adapting accordingly.
* Being able to find boundaries when required while maintaining good shot selection.
* Converting starts into meaningful contributions for the team.
Knowing Your Game
* Understanding your strengths and scoring zones.
* Developing awareness of which shots and areas of the field suit your game.
* Creating a clear batting identity and game plan against different types of bowlers.
The aim is to help players become smarter, more adaptable batters who can build innings, handle pressure, and make a significant impact on the game.
These sessions are no longer restricted to just those players in ‘A’ squads as we want to give all our Juniors, boys & girls, the chance to benefit from this specialist coaching if they’d like to do so. What we would ask you to bear in mind is that these sessions are aimed at skills progression and not best suited to those Juniors still very early in their cricketing development journey.
These sessions are for Juniors happy with Hard ball cricket. Please bring your cricket equipment with you and ensure you wear a helmet and, for boys, a box. If you have any questions about these sessions please do reach out to Shaftab Khalid our Director of Cricket.
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