Callum Stow is fast becoming one of Australia’s most exciting young spin prospects. A left-arm wrist spinner with a sharp cricketing mind and a fierce competitive spirit, Stow also brings value with the bat as a right-hander, making him a dynamic package in the modern game. At just 22, he's already turning heads with a journey that reflects both talent and tireless dedication.

Hailing from Geelong, Callum’s cricketing roots are grounded in his performances for the Geelong Cricket Club, where he consistently impressed in Premier Cricket. His rise was nurtured under the guidance of former Australian cricketer Cameron White, who saw in him the rare combination of raw potential and game awareness. Stow’s steady progress and standout domestic performances earned him a spot in Cricket Victoria’s elite Targeted Rookie Program in July 2024—an initiative that identifies the state’s most promising young players.

That same year, Stow’s career trajectory took a significant leap. After shining in the Top End T20 tournament in Darwin as part of the Renegades Academy, he was selected to represent Cricket Victoria in the Global Super League held in Guyana. He seized the opportunity with both hands, finishing with nine wickets in just five matches, which helped his side reach the finals and showcased his ability to perform on international soil against quality opposition.

His performances did not go unnoticed. In December 2024, Callum signed with Big Bash League side Melbourne Renegades, officially entering Australia’s premier T20 competition. Just a month later, on January 14, 2025, he made his BBL debut against the Hobart Hurricanes, marking the beginning of what promises to be an exciting chapter in his career.

Stow’s skill set, especially as a left-arm wrist spinner—a rare and highly valued art in modern cricket—adds a strategic edge to any team he plays for. His variations, accuracy, and cool temperament under pressure have quickly made him a bowler to watch. But his ambitions extend beyond Australia. In 2025, Callum was drafted by the San Francisco Unicorns for Major League Cricket (MLC), marking his entry into the international franchise arena and expanding his cricketing horizons in the United States.

What makes Callum’s story compelling is not just the rise, but the quiet determination behind it. From local grounds in Geelong to some of cricket’s biggest stages, he has climbed through the ranks with discipline, hunger, and a willingness to learn. Whether it’s spinning through middle overs or holding up an end under pressure, Callum Stow is proving that the future of spin bowling in Australia is in safe, spinning hands.

With youth on his side and experience growing with every game, Stow is poised to leave a lasting mark—not just as a bowler, but as a cricketer who embraced every opportunity and turned promise into performance.

(As of September 2025)