Cundall Manor School Welcomes T20 Cricket King – Dawid Malan...

Cundall Manor School celebrated its end-of-year Speech Day and Prize Giving on Saturday, 28 June 2025, with a special guest appearance from England and Yorkshire cricketer Dawid Malan.

Malan, once ranked the world’s number one white-ball batsman and one of the few England players to have scored centuries in all formats of international cricket, addressed pupils, parents, and staff in a marquee on the school’s historic grounds.

In his inspiring speech, Malan shared personal stories from his professional cricket journey, which began in 2006 when, at just 19, he was offered the opportunity to play at Lord’s and signed his first contract with Middlesex. He candidly described a difficult start to his career - laden with pressure and high expectations - but highlighted how perseverance and hard work enabled him to succeed.

He left pupils with a powerful message:

“There’s always a journey-it’s never plain sailing. But with hardwork, perseverance, and, most importantly, enjoyment, you can succeed in anything you pursue. Good luck with all your journeys.”

Malan has a personal connection to the school - he lives locally with his family, and his father once played cricket with Headmaster Simon Weale. In fact, Malan and Weale even shared the pitch during the early stages of Dawid’s career.














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