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Vishek ‘Vishi’ Chawla – A Passionate Leg-spinner

In 2023/24 Vishi arrived unheralded from the Wenty Leagues Cricket Club to try his fortunes in the NSW Premier Cricket competition with the Parramatta District Cricket Club.

This engaging, enthusiastic cricketer quickly made an impression at Parramatta for his love of the game and his passion for his craft of leg-spin bowling, and the way he has attacked his bowling challenges with spirit and determination.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/3838/vishek-lsquovishirsquo-chawla-ndash-a-passionate-leg-spinner

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Claude Tozer: What might have been

One of the most tragic figures of the First World War period was Dr. Claude Tozer, whose meteoric rise and shocking end became one of cricket's most heartbreaking stories. Born September 27, 1890, Tozer had been a recognised University player before the war, twice heading the First Grade batting aggregate lists with averages above 70.

His path to cricket stardom was interrupted by the Great War, where he served with extraordinary distinction. Enlisting in the Australian Army Medical Corps in May 1915, Tozer quickly rose to the rank of captain

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3836/claude-tozer-what-might-have-been

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St George Cricket Club

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

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Ten classic St George District Cricket Club pictures from 10 different seasons

Introducing our St George 10 Out Of 10 where we talk you though 10 classic St George pictures from 10 different years. We’ll use our various resources such as our Social Media platforms, Annual Reports, Books or our amazing digital library to find these images and we’ll include commentary or extracts to tell you a little more about these images.
In our first series we look at the first 5 pictures from the 2011-2012 and 2021 seasons

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/3837/ten-classic-st-george-district-cricket-club-pictures-from-10-different-seasons

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Sutherland District Cricket Club

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Western Suburbs 4th Grade Grand Finalists 2017-18
Western Suburbs v Manly Warringah at Manly Oval 2017-18.

Back (L-R): Dan Mullen, Ben Gorham, Callum Hotham, Lachlan Swan, James Winder, Emmanuel Parmakellis, Albert Brooks, Sam Cullen, Chadd Porter (coach)

Front (L-R): Zain Shamsi, Billy Gaunt (wk), Darren Cox (c), Toby Hynes, Rowan Carthey, Alex Cheung

Full scorecard -
https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/3835/western-suburbs-4th-grade-grand-finalists-2017-18

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Sylvania, Australia

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Evan Atkins made his first grade debut in 1985 as a wicket keeper and has had a long and distinguished association with cricket in Sydney.

Always a very popular team mate, Evan’s significant and valuable contribution to the game extends to many years without the gloves as an administrator and selector.

Let’s find out more about Evan’s journey in the game

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/237/evan-atkins-keep-the-game-moving-forward

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Fairfield Liverpool Cricket Club

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

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Russell Wilcoxon - never back down, always move forward

Russell Wilcoxon is the most capped Fairfield Liverpool Cricketer having played over 450 grade games for the club.

He made his first grade debut on 1 October 1998 against Campbelltown Camden to become Fairfield Liverpool player number 83.

Prior to the start of the 2020/21 season Russell as a wicket keeper batsman has taken 625 dismissals and scored 6,816 runs across all grades.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/397/fairfield-liverpool-cricket-club/blog/275/russell-wilcoxon-never-back-down-always-move-forward

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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Adrian Tucker - hold your nerve

Adrian Tucker made his first class debut for NSW during the 1989/90 season and went on to take 4 wickets in the 1989/90 Sheffield Shield Final won by NSW. Memorably he took the wicket of Allan Border the Australian captain in both innings.

In 17 first class games Adrian took 45 wickets at 40.13 with best figures of 5 for 38.

In NSW Premier Cricket Adrian played for Balmain and Waverley/Eastern Suburbs from 1985 to 2006. He took 424 first grade wickets at 23.54 with best figures of 7 for 64 and took 5 wickets or more on 11 occasions

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/301/adrian-tucker-hold-your-nerve

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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

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UTS North Sydney First Grade 2020/21

The UTS North Sydney First Grade team finished 8th in 2020/21, completing the season with a 9-wicket rout of Sutherland at Bon Andrews Oval. Captain, Tom Jagot, finished the season with exactly 1,000 runs and was later named the joint winner of the prestigious O'Reilly Medal for the First-Grade competition player of the year. James Campbell was top wicket-taker with 33.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3834/uts-north-sydney-first-grade-202021

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6 days ago

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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Photo of the 1976-77 Waverley District Cricket Club (Eastern Suburbs) Green Shield Premiership winning team

Back Row - G. Besomo (Treasurer), R. Fetherston, P. Day, D. Bavin, J. Boyd, J. Chapman (Secretary)
Front Row - L. McTavish (Scorer, M. Coleman, A. Ipkendanz, R. Foord (Captain), G. Black, K. McKay, M. Bell (Manager)
Absent - C. Walton (President), M. Solomon, G. Reynolds, J. Rowles, M. Walton

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All the North Sydney Bears' Bevyn White Cricketers of the Year

This season, the UTS North Sydney Bears instituted a perpetual trophy for the Bevyn White Cricketer of the Year, engraved with the names of all winners since it became named after Bevyn, who was Club President for 25 years from 1990 to 2015.

Fittingly, Bevyn was at the club’s Presentation Night to present the trophy to Justin Avendano.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/3833/all-the-north-sydney-bears-bevyn-white-cricketers-of-the-year

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Penrith Cricket Club

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

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Aarna Parwal - Penrith Cricket Club Women's Rookie of the Year, 2025-26

I started playing cricket in 2020 with the Baulkham Hills Cricket Club in Stage 2 competitions. As I was younger at the time and needed to play in a team more suitable for my age group, I then moved to Kellyville Cricket Club to play Stage 1 cricket. I played for Kellyville Supersonics for four years, and in 2022, I began playing representative cricket for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai District Cricket Club. During my time in representative cricket, I progressed from Mollie Dive through to Margaret Peden for Hornsby. During my last year of representative cricket, I moved to premier cricket and was fortunate enough to represent Penrith Cricket Club in Brewer Shield.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3832/aarna-parwal-penrith-cricket-club-womens-rookie-of-the-year-2025-26

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Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Third Grade Grand Final team 2005-06.

Eastern Suburbs were defeated by St George in the Grand Final by 247 runs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/3831/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-third-grade-grand-final-team-2005-06

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Mosman Cricket Club

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Vale Sam Roberts

Mosman Cricket Club is deeply saddened by the passing of one of our great club favourites, Sam Roberts.

Sam arrived at the Whales from Tasmania in 1995 and made an immediate impact quickly becoming a much-loved figure around the club. He made his 1st grade debut in the 1996-97 season as cap number 396 and went on to build an outstanding record, finishing with 243 1st Grade wickets and 3,420 1st Grade runs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/340/mosman-cricket-club/blog/3830/vale-sam-roberts

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Rod Tucker and Gordon District Cricket Club

First Grade Cap #499

While Rod Tucker is globally recognized in 2026 as one of cricket's most elite officials—having recently become only the fourth umpire in history to officiate in 100 Test matches—his brief stint with the Gordon District Cricket Club holds a uniquely poetic significance.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3829/rod-tucker-and-gordon-district-cricket-club

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Gordon District Cricket Club First Grade Premiers1947-48

STANDING: C Harrison (Hon Secretary), J Minter, S Lewis, R Lowing, S Carroll, J Potter, B Sheidow, AH. J. Bales (President)

SITTING: K Ryan, R Giddey, J Pettiford, J.C. Lush (Captain), D Mendl (Vice Captain), G Sheppard, W Wilson

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Penrith Cricket Club

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Mithula Venkatesh Penrith Cricket Club Women's Cricketer of the Year 2025/26

I began my cricket journey when I was 11 with Rouse Hill Rams and got the opportunity to play with Hornsby Mollie Dive (U13) representative cricket in my first year. I progressed to playing in the mixed (boys and girls) competition with Hills Barbarians and played Mollie Dive (U13), Margaret Peden (U15) and Brewer Shield (U18) for Parramatta.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/3826/mithula-venkatesh-penrith-cricket-club-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-202526

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NSW Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association

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Career Report: Cameron Eccles - Gordon District Cricket Club

Cameron Eccles enjoyed a distinguished 12-season career with the Stags, establishing himself as a foundational top-order batsman and a widely respected clubman. Joining the club's Academy as an 18-year-old, Eccles steadily rose through the ranks to become a mainstay of Gordon's First Grade side. He retired from Grade cricket at the conclusion of the 2019/20 season, leaving an indelible mark on the club's history books and culture.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/3824/career-report-cameron-eccles-gordon-district-cricket-club

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Congratulations Rodney Tucker - the first Australian to umpire 100 Test Matches

A significant day for New South Wales and Australian Umpiring as Rodney Tucker becomes the first Australian, and fourth overall, to umpire 100 Test Matches.

Rod will stand in the opening match of the Test series between England and New Zealand which commences at 8:00PM (AEST) at Lord’s - 4 June 2026.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/329/nsw-cricket-umpires-and-scorers-association/blog/3825/congratulations-rodney-tucker-the-first-australian-to-umpire-100-test-matches

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St George Cricket Club

UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

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Jeremy Bray – St George 1st Grade Player No. 337 inducted into the Irish Cricket Writers Hall of Fame.

In 1996-97 Jeremy broke a 25 year record held by the great Warren Saunders (1024 runs in 1971-72) for the most runs in a First Grade season when he scored 1061 in a single season. This included two scores of 159 including the now legendary 159* in the 2nd innings of the Grand Final against Mosman at Hurstville Oval to bring home an unforgettable premiership.

Jeremy then made the huge decision to move to Ireland where he launched a wonderful cricketing career and was recently included in the Irish Cricket Writers Hall Of Fame.

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