Alice Capsey

Alice Capsey (Manor 2017–2020)

Alice Capsey’s cricketing journey began at our U11 Prep School Tournament, where she first caught the eye playing for Belmont Prep at just 10 years old. That winter, she was invited to attend an assessment for our Prep School Academy programme. Out of the 12 players selected, Alice stood out – not just for her talent, but also as the only girl in the group. She remained in the programme for three years before being awarded a prestigious Peter Robinson Cricket Scholarship.

Alice made her 1st XI debut for Lancing at the age of 14, while still in the Third Form, in a match against Tiffin School. In a remarkable all-round performance, she kept wicket for the first hour, bowled off-spin to take 3 wickets for 24 runs, and top-scored with 34 batting at number 4 – helping secure a victory for Lancing. She continued to represent the 1st XI regularly whenever her schedule allowed.

Her talent quickly gained wider recognition. Alice was the only girl selected for our Development Squad’s tour to South Africa, where she impressed with both bat and ball, showing maturity well beyond her years. She became an integral part of the Lancing cricket community and a role model for younger players.

In 2019, Alice made her county debut for Surrey in a County Championship match against Hampshire, taking 3 for 65. That same season, she featured in five Twenty20 Cup matches. Her performances continued to gain national attention.

By December 2022, Alice had been shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award, a testament to her rising profile. She had already been named in the England Academy for the 2019/20 intake and, in December 2021, was selected for England As tour of Australia, playing alongside the Women’s Ashes.

In 2022, Alice earned her place in England’s squad for the Women’s T20I series against South Africa and the cricket tournament at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Later that year, she was awarded her first central contract with England.

In December 2022, she joined the England squad for their tour of the West Indies, but a broken collarbone in the first ODI sadly ruled her out of the remainder of the series. Despite the setback, she was named in England’s squad for the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with the hope she would recover in time – and she did.

That summer, Alice played six matches in the 2023 Women’s Ashes, including a standout Player of the Match performance in the 3rd T20I, where she smashed 46 from just 23 balls. She went on to be named in England’s squad for the series against Sri Lanka, further cementing her place on the international stage.

Alice has since been named in England’s squad for both the 2024 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and the 2025 Women’s Ashes series in Australia – a remarkable rise for a player whose journey began at a school tournament aged just ten.