Rising Star Ralphie Albert Earns England U19 Call-Up, Carrying On Family Legacy — But on a Different Turf
While Jimmy White carved out a legendary career on the green baize, it appears the next chapter in his family’s sporting story will be written not in a snooker hall, but on a cricket field. His grandson, Ralphie Albert, has received his first call-up to the England Under-19 cricket squad, earning selection for a prestigious Test match against India in Beckenham.
Although Ralphie may not be pocketing reds like his grandfather famously did, he’s making a name for himself by showcasing similar finesse — only this time with bat and ball. The 19-year-old’s inclusion marks a proud moment for the White family, and Jimmy didn’t hesitate to share the milestone with his 156,000 followers on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Before the match, Ralphie and his teammates were treated to a visit from none other than former England spinner Graeme Swann, who shared valuable insights and advice. It’s an early brush with greatness for Ralphie, but if his trajectory continues, it may become a regular occurrence.
Meanwhile, Jimmy White, now 63, is still chasing his snooker dreams, despite missing out on qualification for the World Championship for the 19th consecutive year this past April. Remarkably, if things align, both Jimmy and Ralphie could be active in their respective professional sports at the same time — an extraordinary feat for a grandfather-grandson duo.
While they may be excelling in very different arenas, the shared spirit of competition and dedication runs strong through the White bloodline.
