Pocket Profile - Nygel Shah - Hawkesbury Cricket Club
Hawkesbury Cricket Club | July 15, 2025
Nygel Shah is a very promising young leg spinner allrounder.
In round 15 of the 2024-25 NSW Premier Cricket season Nygel made his first-grade debut for Hawkesbury Cricket Club against Campbelltown.
Let’s find out about Nygel’s journey in the game so far.
What year were you born?
2008
Tell us about your cricket journey.
I began playing cricket at the age of 10 with Schofields Cricket Club, where I completed all my junior years before progressing into the senior teams. I started my senior cricket journey with Auburn Shires Cricket Club, where I learned valuable lessons through tough experiences playing alongside and against men. In my final year of juniors, I also represented Hoxton Park Cricket Club and played representative cricket for the Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Association.
At 14, I made my Premier Cricket debut for Hawkesbury Cricket Club, starting in Fifth Grade and earning selection in the Green Shield side, which I captained the following year. I quickly moved through the grades, playing Third Grade full-time, and in my most recent season, I had the privilege of debuting in First Grade—a truly special milestone in my cricketing journey.
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Bowling Allrounder
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Hanging out with my mates and having a really good time outdoors, playing a sport, I truly love.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
My first grade debut for Hawkesbury and being selected in the U15 All Australian team after finishing as the top wicket taker in the national championships.
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Jeremy Nunan
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
James Barwise
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Dale Mckay, 121 off 162 in First Grade
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Josh Bawcombe
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Aarush Shah
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Dale Mckay and Taj Brar
?Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Virat Kohli and Shane Warne
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Patience and Faith
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Nemzz and Central Cee together
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Aditya Krishna (Timmy)
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Bali
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
The biggest influence on my cricketing journey has definitely been my dad. His deep passion for the game has always inspired me, and that passion quickly rubbed off on me from a young age. He’s been my first coach, my mentor, and my biggest supporter—never missing a game, always taking me to training, and constantly pushing me to reach my full potential. His belief in me and his dream of seeing me play at the highest level has shaped not only my love for cricket but also the discipline, commitment, and drive that define the cricketer I am today.
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
I watch famous people who have struggled in their lives, and I watch their stories which really motivates me to push my limits and get through challenging time. Examples include David Goggins and Virat Kohli.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Virat Kohli, Shane Warne, Cristiano Ronaldo
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Watch TV, sleep, and go on a holiday whenever I can
Do you have a favourite quote?
“Prove them Wrong”
What are your cricketing goals?
To play for Australia in all 3 formats of the game and hopefully captain the side in a successful campaign
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