16 - Alumni Spotlight: Kira Chathli
Kira Chathli, Class of 2017 Kira Chathli (Class of 2017) is a professional cricketer and wicketkeeper batter who made her county debut for Surrey at just 14. A Chemistry graduate from UCL, she now plays for South East Stars and was part of the Oval Invincibles squad that won The Hundred. Passionate about growing the women’s game, Kira continues to balance elite sport with her wider ambitions in education and cricket development.
What are your fondest memories of your time at Trinity School? Playing football during lunchtimes with my friends in Summer.
When did your passion for cricket first begin, and was there a particular moment or person who inspired you to take the sport seriously? When I was very young I used to watch my dad play club cricket and started off playing catch with him after his games.
Were there any teachers or coaches at Trinity who played a significant role in supporting your cricketing ambitions?
I think they have all left the school now, but the three sports teachers Mr Schofield, Mr Risebro and Mr Salisbury were hugely encouraging and helped me develop my skills.
You made your county debut for Surrey at just 14 years old—how did you balance school, training, and competitive cricket at such a young age? I think inevitably school work and cricket were prioritised over socialising and seeing friends, but I definitely made time for everything! Getting to run around a cricket pitch at the weekend in between revising for my A levels, I think, was actually helpful to me as it gave me a much needed physical and mental break.