Aryan records first cricketing century
Not content with being Fairfield Preparatory School’s youngest half-centurion, Year 6 cricketer Aryan Patel has written a new page in his school’s sporting record books by becoming its first ever centurion.
His impressive 102 not out came off just 66 balls in a victory over Ratcliffe College for the school’s 1st XI.
The First Team captain already has five fifties against his name for the Under 11s, his first achieved when he was just nine years old. In addition to his school team, Aryan plays for Loughborough Town and has been part of the County squad for the past four years.
Cricketing talent runs in Aryan’s family. His cousin is the Derbyshire all-rounder and former England Under 19 captain, Shiv Thakor, who is also a former Fairfield pupil.
“As my total approached 100 I was excited but really concentrating,” said Aryan. “I was happy and very relieved when I finally got my century and our team won. I love following and playing cricket and would really like to play for England one day.”