11-year-old Arjun Agrawal from West Lodge Primary School, Pinner, Harrow is now a part of West London’s Cricket Champions team.
Arjun is currently in year 6 which is his last year at West Lodge Primary. During his time at school, he always took part in various activities. He has been a part of the school council in Year 1, Year 3 and now in Year 6.
During the current year, he has held the position of PAL where he acted passionately by supporting Key stage 2 children. Arjun also achieved 100% scores in mental maths (Abacus) certification and distinction in the UK Bebras computing challenge.
With his recent signing performance in the school’s live show, Arjun has got lots of appreciation from everyone. He loves playing cricket, football, chess, singing songs and being a content creator.
Speaking exclusively to Asian Voice, Arjun said, “This victory is extremely important for me and motivates me every day to work harder and harder and be an all-rounder – a good spin bowler, a good batsman and an excellent wicket-keeper. I want to be an excellent wicket-keeper as I feel being a wicketkeeper is very important for the match and the team. Being behind the wickets during the entire match, I feel associated with each ball of the match and deep involvement in the entire match and with team members.
“Wicket keeping has helped me to enhance my focus, be a good communicator, be a leader and work as a team member to achieve the desired results. I am extremely thankful to our Head Teacher Mr Dees, my class teacher Mr Beckwith and my school’s cricket team coach Mr Went for giving me this opportunity and be a part of the school cricket team and for a memorable journey towards being a cricket “Champions of West London”.
“I am also thankful to my teammates for the final match - Shrimukund, Neil, Nikhil, Shaurya, Aadi, Aarush, Sriharsha, Vraj, Thavindu, Armaan, Sam and Manav.”
Speaking to Asian Voice, his father, Ajay Agrawal said, “After many weeks of cricket training with his school cricket coach, Arjun got selected for the school’s cricket team. He loves to be a keeper whether it's football or cricket. Though he is developing himself as an all-rounder i.e. a spin bowler and a batsman.”
Arjun’s school cricket team participated in the final round of the “West London Cricket Final” after being crowned as “Champions of Harrow”.
“His school team batted first against Pinner Wood School in the final match and built up a defendable score. Pinner Wood required a 13 off their last over, however, a run out on the last ball due to quick thinking of Arjun secured the victory for the school. Due to this reason, West Lodge Primary School, Pinner, Harrow is now officially the “Champions of West London” – an accolade to be so proud of, an elated and proud father added.
In September this year, he will be starting with the “City of London” school in Year 7.
