Meet The Coaches Behind ICM
A coaching team built around experience, expertise and player development — bringing former international cricketers, experienced professionals and qualified pathway coaches together to help players progress.
Experience That Develops Players
At ICM, coaching is about more than a session. The team brings professional playing experience, recognised coaching qualifications and a development mindset designed to support players at different stages of their cricket journey.
- Support for players targeting county cricket and higher levels.
- Guidance for players looking to strengthen their club game.
- Technical, tactical, physical and mental development.
- Personalised support around each player's goals.
- Opportunities to showcase talent through ICM programmes and fixtures.
Director Of Cricket
Usman Afzaal leads the ICM Cricket Academy coaching team. A former England international cricketer and ECB Level 4 coach, he heads the Mentorship Programme with a focus on helping cricketers reach their full potential.
Learn From People Who Have Been There
ICM's coaching network combines former international players with experienced coaches and pathway specialists. That gives players access to a broad range of cricket knowledge — from elite playing environments to structured player development.
The wider Mentorship Programme is designed to create a supportive and challenging environment across the year, including structured training and competitive opportunities.
Meet The Team
A wide coaching network with international playing experience, ECB qualifications and county pathway expertise.
Usman Afzaal
Usman Afzaal leads the ICM Cricket Academy coaching team. A former England international cricketer and ECB Level 4 coach, he heads the Mentorship Programme with a focus on helping cricketers reach their full potential.
- Experience Former England International
- Qualification ECB Level 4 Coach
- Role Director of Cricket · ICM Cricket Academy
- Focus Mentorship, high-performance development & player progression
Built Around Player Development
The coaching network supports the areas that matter when a player is trying to move forward — from fundamentals and technique to performance mindset and competitive experience.
Technical
Build stronger cricket fundamentals and more repeatable skills.
Tactical
Develop decision-making and awareness for real match situations.
Physical
Support the physical side of becoming a more complete cricketer.
Mental
Build confidence, resilience and a stronger performance mindset.
Pathway
Help players understand progression and prepare for higher-level opportunities.
Competition
Use competitive opportunities to turn training into match-day performance.
Train With ICM
Want to understand how the ICM Mentorship Programme could support your cricket? Speak to our team and find the right next step for your development.
Usman Afzaal
As a former England international cricketer and ECB Level 4 coach, I am proud to lead the coaching team at the ICM Cricket Academy Mentorship Programme.
Our mission is to support and develop cricketers of all levels helping them reach their full potential, whether you’re aiming for county cricket, looking to improve your club game or simply wanting to take your skills to the next level.
Our coaching staff has the right level of experienced professionals and former international players, that bring a wealth of knowledge to every session.
We’ve had fantastic success stories with players progressing from recreational cricket to county level.
We actively represent our players in trial nominations and work closely with county pathway coaches to provide personalised support tailored to each individual’s goals.
The Mentorship Programme is designed to offer a supportive and challenging environment all year round from our structured winter training to our competitive summer sessions.
Our goal is to create the perfect setting for cricketers to develop their technical, tactical, physical and mental skills.
One of the standout features of the programme is the opportunity for players to be scouted by county pathway coaches and to showcase their talent during our ICM summer fixtures.
We’re excited to work with the next generation of cricketers and are committed to helping each player progress in their journey, regardless of where they are starting from.
With the ICM Cricket Academy Mentorship Programme, we are confident that every player has the opportunity to achieve their personal goals and fulfil their potential.
Usman Afzaal
Director of Cricket
ICM Cricket Academy
Meet the coaches
