Rochdale Cricket Club’s Australian pro providing youth coaching through sponsorship from Recruitment Solutions NW

Gavin Reynolds from Recruitment Solutions NW with Henry Hunt and Ian Gilbertson from Rochdale Cricket Club

A 12-year sponsorship between Rochdale Cricket Club and local finance and accountancy recruiter, Recruitment Solutions NW, will continue, allowing the club to increase support and youth coaching.

The club - one of the oldest organisations in the Rochdale borough - is determined to demonstrate its status as a pillar of the community by nurturing young sporting talent in the region through giving them access to the club’s pro player, 26-year-old Australian batsman Henry Hunt.

Hunt is currently spending time at the Lancashire League club in the lead-up to the new season starting for his home South Australia club, where he opens the batting with a record of 2,400 runs in first class cricket, at an average of 34 with a top score of 134.

Hunt boasts an impressive one-day game record too, averaging 41 with a highest score of 101. 2023 marks Hunt’s second spell in England, with this being his first time in the north as he turns out for Rochdale Cricket Club whilst also assisting with junior coaching too.

Hunt’s role with Rochdale has been made possible through sponsorship from local accounting and finance recruitment agency, Recruitment Solutions NW, with the business holding a longstanding relationship with the club.

Sponsorship from another business has seen the provision of a car to the club through a collaboration with Premier Kia Rochdale.

Of the importance in continuing the sponsorship for the club, director at Recruitment Solutions (NW), Gavin Reynolds, said: "We’re really proud to support Rochdale Cricket Club again. This sponsorship should allow them to continue the great work they already do in promoting grassroots sport for our region, as well as contribute to the infrastructure the club already has.

“It’s this infrastructure that has made attracting a player like Henry possible, so the club should be very proud of that and excited for what he can bring to both the team and in attracting young aspiring cricketers to the sport.”

Club chairman at Rochdale, Ian Gilbertson, added: “It’s a privilege to have Recruitment Solutions as our main sponsor. Without their kindness, Rochdale Cricket Club would not be able to invest the time and effort in producing local Rochdale cricketers.

"I'd also like to say a very special thank you to Premier Kia for providing Henry with a car for the upcoming season."