2018DebutGrassroots
Starts cricket at 7 with Queens United Cricket Academy
Shawn began playing at 7 with Queens United Cricket Academy (QUCA) and worked through its early development coaching program.
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Shawn Ishmail’s story
New York opening bowler who made his senior debut at 15 and took his first five-wicket haul in the Saturday Premier league.
2018 — 2026 · in 3 chapters- 012018–2023Starting outStarted cricket at 7 with Queens United Cricket Academy and worked through its early development coaching program.
- 022024–2025Zone and regional cricketOpened the bowling for USA East Zone at Under-13, then for the New York Under-15 regional team, where he was a leading wicket-taker. Played NEPCL for QUCA and met Daryl Heerasingh, who opened the doors he walks through today.
- 032026Senior cricket at 15Winter sessions with Coach Steven Katwaroo on his bowling and batting, a spring tournament in Philadelphia, then a senior debut for Kingsmen XI in the New York National League and a first five-wicket haul.
01Chapter 1 · 2018–2023
Starting out
Started cricket at 7 with Queens United Cricket Academy and worked through its early development coaching program.
1 moment ▾- 2018
02Chapter 2 · 2024–2025
Zone and regional cricket
Opened the bowling for USA East Zone at Under-13, then for the New York Under-15 regional team, where he was a leading wicket-taker. Played NEPCL for QUCA and met Daryl Heerasingh, who opened the doors he walks through today.
3 moments ▾- 2024Aug 2024SelectionYouthBig moment
Opens the bowling for USA East Zone Under-13
Represented East Zone as an opening bowler at the Under-13 intra-zonal games, taking 4 wickets in 2 matches, including 2 for 8 from 4 overs against MA Under-13.
Shawn Ishmail (his own account) - 20252025AppearanceYouth
Wicket-taker for QUCA in the North East Premier Cricket League
At 14 he played the NEPCL for QUCA and became a consistent wicket-taker, building pressure with the ball.
Shawn Ishmail (his own account) - 2025RecordYouthBig moment
Leading wicket-taker for the New York Under-15 regional team
Just missed the USA East Zone squad but made the New York Under-15 regional team as an opening bowler and finished as one of its leading wicket-takers, with 3 for 26 from 4 overs in one match.
Shawn Ishmail (his own account)
03Chapter 3 · 2026
Senior cricket at 15
Winter sessions with Coach Steven Katwaroo on his bowling and batting, a spring tournament in Philadelphia, then a senior debut for Kingsmen XI in the New York National League and a first five-wicket haul.
4 moments ▾- 20262026FeatureYouth
Winter sessions with Coach Steven Katwaroo
In the winter he put in coaching sessions with Coach Steven Katwaroo for an analysis of his bowling mechanics and batting technique.
Shawn Ishmail (his own account)
- 2026MilestoneYouth
3 for 23 from six straight overs at the Philadelphia Warhawks spring tournament
Playing for New Milford CC, he bowled six overs in a row in brutal weather for 3 for 23 in a close game, and measured himself against the best players his age.
Shawn Ishmail (his own account)
- 2026DebutAmateurBig moment
Senior debut for Kingsmen XI at 15: 4 for 2
Made his senior debut at 15 in the New York National League with Kingsmen XI's Saturday morning team, taking 4 for 2 in 1.2 overs, including a double-wicket maiden, to win the game.
Shawn Ishmail (his own account)
- 2026RecordAmateurBig moment
Career-best 6 for 14 against Spartan Cricket Club
His first five-wicket haul: 6 for 14 in 4.2 overs against a Spartan side with former West Indies first-class players, as the youngest player in the premier league.
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