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Bradley Sylvester

Bradley Sylvester is an English seam-bowling all-rounder, born on June 18, 2007. A highly regarded prospect on the Yorkshire Performance Pathway, he represents Yorkshire Second XI and Academy, and plays club cricket for Cleckheaton. In 2026, he earned his maiden international call-up to the England Under-19 Invitational XI.

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Full Name
Bradley Sylvester
Born
June 18, 2007
Place Of Birth
Huddersfield, England
Role
All-rounder
Batting Style
Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right Arm Medium
Country
England
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Major Teams Represented

  • Current: Yorkshire Academy (U18/U19s), Yorkshire Second XI, England Under-19 Invitational XI, Cleckheaton CC
  • Past & Overseas: St. Brigid's / St. Louis (Cricket Southern Bayside, Australia - 2025/26 season), Slaithwaite

Key Debuts

  • Yorkshire Academy: Made his Academy/Emerging Players Programme (EPP) breakthrough in 2023–2024, representing the U18s and earning responsibility as a new-ball bowler.
  • Yorkshire Second XI: Debuted and made multiple key appearances for the Second XI in 2024. 
  • International (England U19): Called up to the England Under-19 Invitational XI in June 2026 to play against the England and South Africa U19s. 

Awards & Honours

  • Bradford Premier League Young Player of the Year: Awarded following an outstanding 2024 domestic season.
  • Under-18s County One-Day Cup Champion: Won the 2024 National U18 title with the Yorkshire Academy, starring with the ball in the final against Middlesex. 

Career Statistics & Highlights

  • Domestic 2nd XI & Academy: Took 3-28 in six overs in the 2024 U18 County Cup final against Middlesex to help Yorkshire win by 36 runs. Received his Second XI senior team debut in 2024, taking the new ball for the squad. 
  • Bradford Premier League: Captured 42 wickets in the top division as a 16-year-old in 2024. Produced brilliant best figures of 5-54 against New Farnley, and maintained strong domestic bowling averages. 
  • Overseas Trophies (Australia): Played club cricket in Melbourne during the 2025/2026 winter down under, reinforcing his all-rounder capabilities.