We understand how important it is to find the right player for your club but also understand the importance of finding the right club for players. We provide the bridge that helps connect UK clubs and overseas players from around the world. Limitless has expert knowledge of the processes, including immigration regulations, required to secure the services of an overseas player for your club. Whether your club has previous experience hosting an overseas player or it's your club's first time, you can rely on us to make the process as easy as possible for you and get your club the right player.
If you're a player wanting to play in the UK, whether or not you have previous overseas experience, we will work closely with you and guide you throughout the process and ensure that you get the best possible deal. Limitless is a modern day agency and therefore we understand the ever-increasing importance of your online profile. Social media plays a vital part in any athletes success. It is crucial for an athlete's achievements to be seen by the public as it can lead to new opportunities in the future. We work hard behind the scenes to grow your personal brand and ensure that you are visible online in the most positive way. Our contracted players have access to discounts on all of our commercial partner's products and services. In addition to this, we source a commercial sponsor for all our contracted players in order to provide additional financial support for them.
To get started, fill out the player registration form in as much detail as possible and once we have that we will contact you to discuss it in more detail.
Packages vary based on the club and the player. Professional players can usually expect to receive flights, accommodation, and payment of between £200 and £500 per week throughout the season. Some clubs also provide a car, a gym membership, coaching opportunities, and performance based incentives.
Amateur players can usually expect flights, accommodation, and a part time job. Some clubs also offer performance based incentives.
Anyone who is 18 and older is welcome to apply. However, clubs usually seek out professional players or amateurs currently playing at the top club level.
Professional cricketers need to apply for an International Sportsperson Visa. To view the requirements click on the link below.
International Sportsperson Visa
Amateurs can apply for a Standard Visitors visa, UK Ancestry visa, Student visa, or Youth Mobility Scheme visa. To view the different visa requirements click on the links below.
We have provided a document on the criteria needed to meet to be classed as an overseas professional according to ECB and UK immigration regulations. See below for details.
Different leagues start at slighty different times in the year but the cricket season in the UK is usually from mid-April until mid-September.
We also offer Australian and New Zealand club placements. Those seasons take place between October and March.
For professionals, we charge a 10% management fee of the gross salary offered to the player by the club for which the placement fee is included.
For amateurs, we charge a placement fee of £300.
For clubs, we charge a placement fee of £300.
You will only be charged once you are placed with a club and the contract between you and the club has been signed.
These are just our fees, the visa costs are separate and the cost varies based on which visa you are eligible for. To view the visa costs visit the links provided in the previous question regarding visa types.
It is not necessary but we do recommend that you have a coaching qualification from a recognised governing body as most clubs prefer to sign a player that has coaching qualifications.
If you are an overseas professional and you don't hold an ECB or ECB equivalent coaching qualification. You will be required, as part of your International Sportsperson Visa regulations, to complete a course during your time in the UK. This will either be organised by your club or Limitless.
