Cricket and community unite for Cameron Grant Memorial Trust in Solihull
By Emily Griffin 1st Sep 2026
Cricketers, councillors and community leaders came together for a charity cricket match in Solihull on Sunday to raise money and awareness for the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust.
The match, held at Dorridge Cricket Club, saw teams led by Meriden and Solihull East MP Saqib Bhatti and Solihull West and Shirley MP Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst face off in a closely contested game that came down to the final ball.
Dr Shastri-Hurst's side eventually emerged victorious, but the focus of the day remained firmly on supporting the work of the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust.
The charity was established by Cameron Grant's family after he died at the age of 21 during the final year of his university geology course.
Following his death, Cameron left a letter explaining he had been struggling with symptoms of depression since Year 9 at school.
Today, the trust works to encourage people to speak openly about their mental health and signposts those in need towards organisations and services that can provide support.
The event was attended by local councillors, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) Leader Karen Grinsell and the Mayor of Solihull, Cllr Sardul Marwa.
Alongside the cricket, visitors enjoyed a barbecue provided by Eric Lyons, an ice cream van, a raffle and an auction featuring prizes donated by local businesses and community figures.
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Dr Shastri-Hurst said: "It was just a brilliant event.
"It was for a really important cause.
"The Cameron Grant Memorial Trust does such important work across the borough and further afield.
"We had a really good game of cricket. It came down to the last ball - six off the final delivery.
"What more could you ask for?
"The weather held out, everybody's had a great time, they're raising fantastic funds for the charity and the cherry on top is that I walk off as a winning captain."
Mr Bhatti said: "It means a huge amount because we did it for a really important cause, the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust.
"I wanted to do something good for the community, bring everyone together and raise some money, and we've done all that.
"Despite the result not going my way, it was very close and everyone enjoyed themselves.
"Hopefully we'll do this again."
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