Indian-origin cricketer Nygel Shah has had a prolific bowling record so far in NSW. The 16-year-old leg spinner was the highest wicket taker in U15 All School National Championships (15 wickets in 5 matches) – 2024, U15 Weblin Shield (Reps) (17 wickets) – 2023/24, Hawkesbury Men’s Premier Grade Club (37 Wickets) – 2023/24 and Hawkesbury 3rd Grade (19 Wickets) – 2023/24.
Shah was selected in the Sydney West Open Boys Team – 2024 and Hawkesbury PGs team – 2024. He also part of the AW Green Shield ( 7 wickets) – 2023/24 and was selected in the U16 NSW Academy – 2023/24.
Last but not the least Nygel was selected for the All Australian Cricket 15 years and under boys team of 2024.

Speaking exclusively to The Australia Today he credited his dad for his love for the game.
“I started playing Milo Cricket at around 6 years old and first started playing club cricket for Schofields at age 10. My dad is the most passionate person when it comes to cricket, and I think that’s what got me into the sport. I soon made my way to my first representative team (U12) and continued on playing representative cricket which took me to the U15 State Challenge.”


Nygel told us about his journey so far which wasn’t without setbacks.
“Despite my efforts, I didn’t make the U15 NSW squad but I worked very hard from that day and took 67 wickets in the next season, making my way into the U16 NSW Academy. From there, I decided to trial for the U15 All Schools NSW team. Despite a great trial tournament, at first I wasn’t picked in the team.”
“However, luckily an email came through a few months later on news that a second team was made. This opened my gates to the U15 All Schools National Championships which were held in Mackay, QLD. The tournament went great for me as I finished top wicket taker with 15 wickets in 5 matches including a 5 wicket haul.”

“This led to my selection in the U15 All Australian Team, a great achievement for myself, my family and everyone else who helped me in my journey so far. Still a long way to go but I will continue to work hard and hopefully play for Australia on the world stage,” added Nygel.

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