Opening Up Cricket

That first step of speaking to someone when you're finding things difficult can be very challenging. But, as @GlamCricket's Kiran Carlson knows well, taking that action is often hugely beneficial in the long term. Watch our #MHAW2026 video 👉 bit.ly/MHAW26Video

Taking action for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🧠 In a powerful piece, Kiran Carlson, Brett D'Oliveira, Miles Hammond & Chris Wood discuss how they protect their mental wellbeing & give key tips to help others 🙏 Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/MHAW26 #MHAW2026

🧠 Your mind MATTERS! Mental health awareness week is a timely reminder for our cricketing community to use 🏏 as a vehicle for +ve mental health! ⬇️ Some amazing organisations below if you/your club need some expert help: 🎗️ @MindCharity 🏏 @OpeningUpCC 🧠 @SamaritansCymru

🏏 "It's become such a tight-knit community that it feels very personal. If I was to talk about the messages, I'd probably get quite emotional." Liv Bythell, whose partner Tyler McGladdery captains @NelsonCricket, set up a social media page to support, offer friendship and share stories with partners of other cricketers #bbccricket

Nice to be with @StandCricket this evening 🧠 🏏

Introducing: Fifty Up! Come and help us lead the discussion on Suicide Prevention. We’re aiming for 50 of our members to complete the Zero Suicide Alliance Training Course! Let’s get Fifty Up! If you are 16 or over, log on to zerosuicidealliance.com @OpeningUpCC @Zer0Suicide

🤝 Opening Up Cricket Club Reps 🤝 In your club 👇 📌 Display posters/flyers 💻 Encourage members to complete @Zer0Suicide training 🧠 Create your plan to promote mental wellbeing in your setting Register your interest here form.jotform.com/252382498040054

🤝 Opening Up Cricket Club Reps 🤝 In your club 👇 📌 Display posters/flyers 💻 Encourage members to complete @Zer0Suicide training 🧠 Create your plan to promote mental wellbeing in your setting Register your interest here form.jotform.com/252382498040054

🤝 Opening Up Cricket Club Reps 🤝 In your club 👇 📌 Display posters/flyers 💻 Encourage members to complete @Zer0Suicide training 🧠 Create your plan to promote mental wellbeing in your setting Register your interest here form.jotform.com/252382498040054

You can join our Century Club for £2 per month, with a chance to win cash and kit prizes as you help us promote mental wellbeing & suicide prevention in cricket Here’s the link openingupcricket.com/product/centur…

Honoured to be an ambassador and help raise awareness for such an important issue within our sport. Please follow and watch this space to help such a worthy cause. @EssexCricket @PCA

As the season begins we are glad to have @Westley21 & Noah Thain of @EssexCricket join our team to promote mental wellbeing & suicide prevention 🧠 🏏

It's been five years since James Bracey's England caps, the aftermath of which affected him for a while. But in the last two seasons, only seven players have scored more Champo runs. He'd love another go, knows it's unlikely and cherishes county cricket: thecricketer.com/Topics/county-…

🧠 🤝 🏏 Join us for a thirty minute session showing how mindfulness techniques can aid your cricket brain 👀 We’ll look at concentration, letting go of worry and perspective 🕙 10am Sunday (5th) 💻 Zoom 🔗 Sign up for free here form.jotform.com/243572897495072

Wrote something about Alex and the gap he leaves here openingupcricket.com/2026/03/26/hap…

Happy 38th birthday, Alex. The season is nearly here & you’d have been itching to get the gloves on 😊 After Alex died by suicide, Opening Up Cricket was set up to promote mental wellbeing & suicide prevention The best way we can all try is to let our mates know we care ❤️

Keen to get out and see as many clubs as possible this summer 🏏 ☀️ 📧 mark@openingupcricket.com or DM (If you’ve contacted in the last week we will catch up tomorrow 👍)

Glad to be with @HeywoodCC this morning 🧠 🏏

The Alex Miller Cup is on Sun 30th Aug @seftonparkcc 🏏 We’re looking for teams to join us 🤝 If you’re interested in entering a 6-a-side tournament, helping raise money for @theCALMzone then this is for you! 🙌 Send us a DM or email mark@openingupcricket.com 📧 📷 2022

🧠 Mindfulness For Cricketers 🏏 Our first online session of the year covers focus and how this can be developed as a skill for cricket and wellbeing 🤝 Join us for 30 mins to try for yourself ⌚️ 8pm tomorrow (18th) 💻 Use this link to sign up form.jotform.com/243572897495072