Worcestershire Academy and Kings Worcester player Seth Essenhigh has been named England's most promising under-16 schoolboy cricketer. 

Essenhigh, who plays as a wicket keeper-batsman, was awarded the 2024 edition of the illustrious Sir Jack Hobbs Silver Memorial Prize which denotes the most promising player nationwide. 

The trophy is named after Jack Hobbs, a cricketer who played for Surrey from 1905-1934 and was nicknamed 'The Master'. During the time he played, many judged him to be the best batsman in the world, with cricket commentator E.W. Swanton describing him as 'a supreme master of his craft, and the undisputed head of his profession', in 1963. 

The prestigious award has been won previously by former internationals such as Mike Atherton, Mike Gatting and Mark Ramprakash. 

Essenhigh has achieved great success thus far in his cricket career, often scoring in high volumes for both Worcestershire and King's School Worcester - most notably grabbing 98 for Worcestershire Seconds against Middlesex. 

Essenhigh was also picked for an England Under-19 Tri-Series against Scotland and Ireland. 

The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 7 at the Union Jack Club in London. 

Worcestershire Academy Coach, Elliot Wilson, said: “Seth has had a really exciting summer in the way he has played the game which pricks your attention as a watcher, coach or a supporter.

“To have that at a very early age is quite exciting. I’m not surprised he has been identified within this award category.”