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Petition · past parliament

Allow individuals on tier 5 C+S visas (Coach only) to play in amateur leagues.

Closed 453 signatures

What the petition asks

Ayr CC employ a former West Indies Test player as a coach/pro. His effect in the last 2 years on junior participation has been huge. This year thanks to a Home Office ruling he cannot play league or cup cricket. If this situation persists we risk losing coaches and young players.
Many clubs throughout UK will be impacted by this- development plans and junior participation is at risk if clubs are forced to choose between employing a coach or a player. A wealth of international talent (and the traditional club pro position) is at risk of being lost.

Timeline

19 Jul 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 453
Status Closed
Opened 19 Jul 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.