Otis, a Year 10 student at Fairfield High School, has been selected for two prestigious Gloucestershire County Cricket programmes.
Firstly, Otis received confirmation that he earned a place in the Gloucestershire County Under-15 Winter Squad. Just a day later came even bigger news — his selection for the Gloucestershire County Cricket Emerging Players Programme (EPP).
The EPP is reserved for only a small group of the county’s most promising young cricketers, with just three players chosen from Otis’ age group across Gloucestershire this year. Coaches have praised Otis for his commitment, talent and attitude, plus the real potential to progress into the Gloucestershire Academy. According to the official website, “The Gloucestershire Academy is one of 18 first-class cricket academies in the UK, consistently developing talented players who captivate and inspire Gloucestershire fans”.
Last season, Otis played youth cricket for Stapleton Under-15s and men’s cricket for Bristol West Indies 1st XI in the WEPL league. He was named Stapleton Under-15s Players’ Player of the Year Award at the club’s end of season presentation.
Otis is also a scholar with the ACE Programme, which has supported his cricketing journey over the past few years, including regular training sessions at the County Ground. The ACE Academy, established to champion and develop young players from African and Caribbean backgrounds who are under-represented in the sport, has provided an environment where Otis has been able to thrive.