Keya Patel

Club: Wanstead & Snaresbrook

County / State / Province: Essex

Location: Essex

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 4

Team position/Preferred position: Bowling all rounder

Cricket Journey: Keya Patel is a bowling all-rounder whose rapid rise in just four years has taken her to the EPP Sunrisers setup — a major milestone for any young cricketer. Representing Essex and balancing her club and county commitments, she’s already making her presence known on the field. Her goal is to play professionally and pass on her love for the game by coaching the next generation of girls.

Why Maiden: Keya became a Maiden ambassador because she wants to be part of growing the game — not just playing it. She’s passionate about showing girls that cricket is for them too, and believes that visibility, encouragement, and access to proper gear can make all the difference. Through Maiden, Keya hopes to inspire more girls to pick up a bat or ball and fall in love with cricket, just like she did.