LOCAL cricketer Noah White has certainly had a breakout season with the Ovens Valley United Cricket Club in 2024/25, which punctuates a promising future ahead in the sport.

Just days after he turned 14, he made his debut in the club's A grade squad.

And the 16-year-old league champion player scored a century in under 16s this season.

Noah's interest to get involved in cricket was ingrained in him from a young age.

"My older brother and sister played it when they were younger I always came along," he said.

"My dad always had some form of cricket or sport on at home, so I just grew up with it."

Noah plays top order batting all-rounder - proficient in both batting and bowling.

He recently changed to off-spin from bowling pace at the beginning of the year - a technique which involves spinning the ball with the fingers rather than utilising pace as with fast bowling.

Noah's affinity for cricket was only bolstered through his "decent hand-eye coordination" and his ability to detect the pitch of the ball quickly.

He also said that playing footy through the off-season has improved his overall fitness levels, setting him up well for the cricket season.

On the field, he said that he strives to perform to the best of his ability.

He thanked his dad for driving him the extra distance to all his commitments.

"My dad has been good to me, driving me all around the place even though he's busy with work," he said.

Looking forward, he said he hopes to improve his running form with the bat, as well as improve his performance consistency.

Noah said there is still "plenty to work on" with his spin and he hopes to gain new bowling variations over the winter season.