CricX is the brainchild of our Managing Director, Steven Hirst. He founded it in 2004 to give cricket players in his native New Zealand the opportunity to play league cricket in the UK.
From this inspired but modest start, the agency has grown significantly, first establishing itself as a leading UK cricket agency, and then expanding its operations to become leaders in the global cricket market.
High profile signings in the early years, including Chris Cairns and Tatenda Taibu, helped this rise to put CricX firmly on the map. Check out a few of the international players we have placed here.
Record Breaking Placements
Since the start of our journey, we have placed well over 5,000 cricketers, including no less than 1,000 first-class, 200 international, and 25 national captains. We have placed some of the biggest names in the game from yesteryear to date, including recent Test skippers Faf du Plessis and Tim Paine.
We continue to set the standard for placements with over 500 cricketers placed in 2023 alone.
Whilst the majority of placements have been in the UK, Europe, and Australasia, we have expanded our operations to cover territories including Africa, Southeast Asia, and the booming American market.
Why CricX
What Makes Us Different?
No other agency can rival the sheer number of cricketers we have placed, with a global tally of over 5,000 to date. While this figure continues to grow on a daily basis, it is also important to note that it comprises an incredible roll call of over 200 international cricketers. A few of these can be seen above.
Through our extensive networks in the UK and overseas, we have unmatched access to cricketers on a worldwide basis. We’ve been able to do this by demonstrating our close, personal commitment to individuals, clubs, and the game itself.
Fully Compliant
We comply with all the regulations set out by various cricket boards around the world, including the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association (NZCPA).
We follow a strict code of ethics and the rules governing agents set out by the ECB, providing our clients with the reassurance that they will only receive the best possible advice.
CricX also has suitable professional indemnity insurance to ensure maximum security for all parties.
For more information about how we can help you, please contact us.
CricX In Numbers
Over 5000 Placements
Over 15m Web & Social Media Impressions
* data between 1 September 2022 and 1 September 2023
Meet Our Team
Founder and Managing Director of CricX, Steven has over 20 years of experience in the industry. His passion and commitment to the company and its clients, not to mention his unrivaled knowledge and global access to clubs and cricketers alike, make him one of the most respected and diligent agents in the market. A former overseas player himself, Steven deals with our professional placements in all territories of the world from UK club and county cricket to the ever-growing global Franchise market.
James joined the CricX team in 2017 following 5 years’ running his own agency, Scorpion Cricket. James is now a Director and heads up our club placements in Australia and amateur placements in England. James has captained Northern Cricket Club for 14 seasons, guiding them to several Liverpool League and Lancashire Cup titles, and most recently the National T20 title (August 2024). A former Minor County player, James also enjoyed 5 seasons playing in Australia. He is an integral cog in the CricX machine given his experience and wide-reaching contacts, both home and abroad.
Tyler joined the CricX team in 2022 following his successful trip to New Zealand playing for Geyser City in the Bay of Plenty. Tyler heads our New Zealand and European placements and assists James with the British amateur market. An active, and accomplished cricketer himself, Tyler has been a stand-out batter in Premier, NCCA, and County 2nd XI cricket. With his domestic, and overseas experience (including stints in Australia), Tyler is a valuable member of our CricX team.
Matthew joined the CricX team in June 2024 and instantly impacted our Social Media platforms. Matt creates and implements our social strategy and has become the first contact for both players and clubs here at CricX. An accomplished Premier League cricketer in his own right, Matt also has experience playing in Australia. Matt is key to our day-to-day process here at CricX.
Daniel joined the CricX team in October 2024 following 5-years heading up the Club Vitae agency. He brings not only a wealth of industry knowledge to the agency, but as a former Premier League skipper, and active committee member, he has a deep understanding of the recruitment process. Daniel and Steven work in parallel to place professional cricketers both in the UK and other territories.