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3 years ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Why is this not out?

When a bowler bowls the ball, they become a fielder and when Stobo throws the ball Chis Green is out of his crease.

The batter is not allowed to obstruct a bowler or fielder attempting a run out.

What if Chris Green played the ball to short cover and the cover fielder picked the ball up and threw it towards the stumps. If Chris Green attempted to stop the ball with the bat or any part of his body, he would’ve been given out obstructing the field.

What’s the difference?

Source - Foxsports

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/domestic-cricket/sheffield-shield/dont-stoop-to-this-wa-wants-answers-amid-shield-drama-as-nsw-star-plays-ball-twice/news-story/3bcecbbcbb05ba5adf6ae7d344ca4565?fbclid=IwAR24-N4PF-HGlyYbpqpFieH83XqTMLD3DBg9en4PgwSw9O5OShidiATxhJg

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3 years ago

Joe Maiorana

Sydney, Australia

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2 Followers

The Australian players celebrate with some beers on the dressing room balcony at the end of the 6th Test match between England and Australia at The Oval, London, England, 29th of August 1989. The match ended in a draw and Australia regained the Ashes, winning the six-match series 4-0.

Identified are (front row, left-right): Dean Jones, Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor, Carl Rackemann. Back row, Tim Zoehrer, Mike Walsh (scorer) and Allan Border.

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3 years ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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44 Followers

Marrickville District Cricket Club First Grade team 1921-22

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3 years ago

Armidale District Cricket Association

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8 Followers

Armidale Cricket 1850-1898

Armidale has always been prominent, from a cricketing point of view, and for a town of its size has taken a leading position.

1. In the early days, as back as the fifties, several of the pioneers were cricket enthusiasts, notably the Marsh family of Salisbury Court and the Taylors of Terrible Vale. These stations each had a cricket team and matches between these country teams and the town team were frequent, and in later years these contests still went on. Salisbury Court and Terrible Vale were the first to use the matting wicket, which was the means of materially improving the game, as good cricket was impossible on the old chipped, bumpy wicket which did duty before the introduction of the mat.

2. Some time after the gold discovery at Bakers Creek Gold Mine in 1887, Hillgrove took an active part in cricket, and Mr George Smith offered a valuable cup, to be played for between teams in Armidale, Hillgrove, Uralla and country teams. This competition, which was extended over 3 years, was the means of giving the game a fillip, and ultimately the Armidale team won the Cup, which was presented to the club at Hillgrove, at a dance given by Mr Smith and the Hillgrove cricketers.

From The Jubilee Souvenir of the Municipality of Armidale 1863-1913 (p.64)
• The Armidale Cricketers Association was formally birthed on the 1-Sep-1899. The first competition was organised in two divisions:
1. Town: Armidale, Orientals, Hillgrove, Dumaresq, Uralla, T.A.S., West End
2. Country: Black Mountain, Ollera, Guyra, Wandsworth, Booralong

For 1911-12 the Junior Competition included a Hillgrove side. As well as sides from Brick Villa, De La Salle College and T.A.S.

• In the 1947-48 midsummer competition, additional teams were entered by Armidale Timber Co. And Hillgrove.
(Association Records)

Pictured - T.A.S First XI cricket team 1895

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3 years ago

Joe Maiorana

Sydney, Australia

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2 Followers

Martin Crowe

Batting average after 10 Tests: 20.68

Career average: 45.36

It took Crowe 5 Tests for his career average to cross 10, and 21 Tests to go past 30. With one Test century in 3 years, the pressure was on a young Crowe, but things turned around on the 1985 tour of the West Indies when he smashed 188 v an attack comprising Michael Holding, Malcolm Marshall, and Joel Garner.

By his 34th Test, his average had crossed 40, and he ended his career as New Zealand’s leading run-getter, eventually averaging in excess of 45 from 77 Tests.

Vintage Cricket

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3 years ago

Ken Jacobs

Business Advisor

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4 Followers

A special day at the Citi Power Centre today attending the 20-year reunion of Victoria's Pura Cup (Sheffield Shield) winning team of 2003/04. It was unfortunate that some players and assistant coach at the time Greg Shipperd (on coaching duties at present with NSW) couldn't be present but wonderful to see so many of the players again and a special call out to Jonathan Moss who made the trip down from Sydney especially for the occasion .

Also in attendance were two of the selectors ( often the unsung heroes in sport) from that wonderful period in Ray Bright and John MacWhirter along with other key off field personnel in Craig White and of course Elaine Parish and Shaun Graf as well as Greg Harris (Fosters) who was a wonderful sponsor of Victorian cricket through that golden era .

A wonderful bond exists between everyone from that era which of course was tragically impacted by the unnecessary loss of our State Coach in David Hookes and there were some wonderful tributes paid to Hooksey today about his impact on the group and Victorian cricket.

The reunion was held during the first days play of the Victoria v South Australia Sheffield Shield match and at stumps a number of the current player and coaching staff joined the 2003/04 group and again it was terrific to see the interaction between players and staff past and present.

Special thanks to the captain of the 2003/04 team Darren Berry and Bobby Quiney along with Tarryn Griffiths from CV for the organisation of today's function- it was great to be involved and to be able to contribute to the day’s activities.

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3 years ago

Bipin Dani

Mumbai, India

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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s parents celebrate their son’s feat

The parents of Team India's 22-year-old opener Yashshvi Jaiswal glued in front of their TV set on Saturday morning. They didn't want to miss a single ball on Saturday when the 2nd day's play resumed.

The reason was understandable. The left-hand batter was unbeaten on 179 runs at the end of the first day's play against England in the second Test match.

"We were certain about his double hundred", the father, Bhupendra Jaiswal, running a hardware store in Suriyawan, Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh said.

"We have not travelled to Vishakhapatnam to watch the match from the ground. We did not go to Hyderabad either. The reason is: my son feels if we are at the ground, he comes under pressure and is unable to perform

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/994/bipin-dani/blog/1981/yashasvi-jaiswalrsquos-parents-celebrate-their-sonrsquos-feat

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3 years ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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22 Followers

Sutherland District Cricket Club 2nd Grade Premiers 1996-97

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3 years ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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22 Followers

Matthew Bradley - Sutherland District Cricket Club Cap No 172 and Life Member

On 12 July 2015 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club Annual General meeting for the 2014-15 season Matthew Bradley was nominated for Life Membership of the club.

Here is Matthew Bradley Nomination for Life Membership as presented by Mathew Duff.

Matthew Bradley joined Sutherland in 1991-92, when he played five matches in AW Green Shield. The following season, he was captain of the AW Green Shield team that won the premiership. He also played a full season of grade cricket, split between 4th and 5th Grades, scoring 558 runs. Combined with his 320 runs in AW Green Shield, his overall season aggregate was 878 runs - at the time, the fourth highest in the Club's history

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/1980/matthew-bradley-sutherland-district-cricket-club-cap-no-172-and-life-member

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3 years ago

Parramatta District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Greg Davidson played first grade cricket for Parramatta from 1989 to 2008. Highly respected by his team mates and those in opposition Greg took 333 wickets at an average of 27.45. His best figures in first grade was 6 for 57.

Upon retirement Greg ventured into umpiring and is now a first-class umpire and one of 12 that form part of Cricket Australia National Panel.

Who’s been the biggest influence in your cricket career?

Apart from my parents, I had 3 coaches in Ron Dunn, Eric Myatt and Max Crittenden growing up who taught me the fundamentals of the game and how to win and lose gracefully. Later in life Bob Simpson, Ron Wright, Michael Hair, Darren Goodger and Simon Taufel have been instrumental in my development and progress as player, umpire and human being.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/406/parramatta-district-cricket-club/blog/420/greg-davidson-no-short-cuts-be-true

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3 years ago

Shane Lee

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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10 Followers

As the years wear on, some stories become folklore. The original version of the tale is enhanced and embellished into a legendary yarn. Sometimes, the story itself takes on its own life and becomes bigger than Ben Hur!

Wayne ‘Cracker’ Holdsworth stormed onto the domestic cricket scene in 1989, taking six wickets on debut for NSW in a performance even Ben Hur would have been proud of!

Wayne’s nickname ‘Cracker’ according to his mother is derived from hitting numerous batsmen on the head with his fast bowling feats. Smashing helmets and intimidating batsmen with raw pace and aggression his superpower in the game of cricket. His team mates having a different version of the chosen nickname

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/538/shane-lee/blog/1979/absolute-cracker

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3 years ago

Mosman Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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28 Followers

Vale Bob Guthrie.

One of Mosman Cricket Club’s great men sadly passed away during the week. Bob had been involved with MCC for nearly 50 years.

Many of those spent on the sidelines watching his son Cameron play U9s and all the way through to 1st Grade.

Bob joined our Committee in the late 1980s and would remain there for over 30 years. Always prepared to help wherever he could, Bob was heavily involved in the club’s fight to save itself from relegation in the mid 90s. A fight every player is now grateful for.

Bob was also a decorated SCA umpire and spent many years driving around Sydney helping games of cricket run smoothly. In his later years, Bob spent every Saturday sitting on the hill at Allan Border Oval watching our current youngsters do their thing.

Bob was a life member along with his son Cameron. The only father and son Life Members of our club. Both will be remembered this Saturday afternoon at AB Oval. Rest in peace Bob.

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3 years ago

Andrew Walton

Cricket Coach

Clifton Hill, Australia

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5 Followers

Improvised, spontaneous leadership.

For the role of a cricket captain in the U10 team, the responsibility is handed over to a new player each week chosen by the previous captain.

The players work out a sense of fairness between themselves (most are in Grade 2 to 4).

As captain, they handle the batting and bowling order and who gets to be wicketkeeper.

Sometimes, the team list gets a little special, like this one from Tom 😀

Why sport is good, beyond the obvious, in building confidence and social skills.

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3 years ago

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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25 Followers

Waverley - Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club team of 125 Years

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club celebrated 125 years in the Sydney Grade/NSW Premier Cricket competition at an Anniversary Lunch at Doltone House on 12 March 2020.

The celebration culminated in the announcement of the Waverley/ Eastern Suburbs Team of 125 Years.

As part of the announcement Easts Dolphins shared the 50 contenders up for selection

The criteria for selection is arduous and reflects the community spirit in which the history and foundation of the Waverley/ Eastern Suburbs Cricket Clubs history has been built.

Alan Kippax pictured.

The team – congratulations to all

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1975/waverley-eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-team-of-125-years

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3 years ago

Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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On 15th September 1813 thirty-eight-year-old Henrietta Gregory was found guilty in the Old Bailey of forging a one-pound note and was sentenced to transportation and 14 years servitude in the colony. She was just one of 162,000 so dispatched. However, this sentence and subsequent transportation, routine at the time, was to change the course of both Australian men’s and women’s cricket because accompanying Henrietta was her nine-year-old son Edward William Gregory.

Edward William, reported to be somewhat of a cricket tragic, was to marry Mary Ann Smith in 1832 and they had six children, two of whom, Dave, born 15 April 1845 and Ned, 29 May 1839, were to become pioneers of Australian cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/319/eastern-suburbs-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1974/the-gregory-family-crickets-first-dynasty

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3 years ago

Clarence District Cricket Club

Hobart, Australia

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Join us on Saturday 17th February to celebrate a remarkable chapter in our history.

We're hosting the 35 Year Premiership Reunion, honouring the unforgettable years from 1987 to 1991, which includes the memorable 1988-89 season, when Clarence clinched victories across all four grades – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th – alongside the Kookaburra Cup and Club Championship.

The reunion kicks off at 12 pm, with lunch of chicken schnitzel, chips, and salad served at 12:30 pm for just $20 per head.

Please join many past players, coaches, and administrators in celebrating a golden era in the club’s history!

RSVP: Andrew Dykes - 0409 120 022.

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3 years ago

Cricket Without Borders

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Afghanistan Women’s Cricketer now settled in Australia with Benafsha Hashimi

A fascinating discussion with Benafsha Hashimi who is a young Afghani woman who fled her home country of Afghanistan along with other members of the Afghani women's cricket team in 2021 when the Taliban took control of the country.

Benafsha has now settled in Canberra with other members of her family who also fled Afghanistan with her and is now pursuing her new life with much enthusiasm which also includes playing cricket.

Benafsha was also a highly valued member of our CWOB team that toured Fiji in September 2022.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1274/cricket-without-borders/blog/1973/afghanistan-womenrsquos-cricketer-now-settled-in-australia-with-benafsha-hashimi

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3 years ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Stumps - summary of St George District Cricket Club from round 11 and 12 of the 2023-24 NSW Premier Cricket season

ROUNDS 11 & 12
FIRST GRADE (Belvidere Cup & Limited Overs Cup) Rd 11
St George Defeated UNSW by 139 runs
St George 5/365 (B Macdonald 182, N Stapleton 62, E Pollock 53, L Bartier 27no, M Rodgers 23, K Patterson 15) defeated UNSW 226 (J Craig-Dobson 3-33, N Stapleton 3-53, L Bartier 2-26)

First game after the 2-week Xmas/New Year break, and we welcomed 1st Grade Player 276 – Dayle Carew. It was a pleasure personally to see Dayle reach this milestone, knowing him and his family for a long time. Dayle certainly earned this chance with some outstanding bowling performances in the lower grades, starting the season in 4’s and working his way to 1’s in just 11 games. It is true reward for his dedication to his own game.

After being sent in by the UNSW Captain, it didn’t take long for our openers Matt and Ed to take control of the UNSW bowling! Ed continued where he left off before Xmas, smashing runs off the second over. Matt also was effective as they started to plunder the bowling scoring an opening partnership of 76 off 66 deliveries until Ed finally missed one and was bowled. Matt followed soon after trying to continue the run assault holing out to point. Blake Macdonald was joined by Kurtis as they started to steady the ship a little, starting slowly and ensuring we reached a respectable target. Losing Kurtis after a drink break saw Captain Stapo join BMac and they started to take advantage of the weakening UNSW bowling. They went blow for blow in their 151-run partnership off 127 balls, as we quickly re-established a commanding dominance with our total.

https://shorturl.at/dmBT5

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3 years ago

Sydney University Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Tuesday 10 June 1902.

The Fenners Ground, Cambridge University.

The Australians vs Cambridge University.

A bearded, greying batsman walks out to join wicket keeper Hanson Carter. Dr Roland James (Rowley) Pope is a former Test cricketer, playing his last 1st class game, more than seventeen years after appearing in his only Test Match.

A RETURN TO 1ST CLASS CRICKET.

It has been a diluted English summer filled with frequent rain showers interspersed with even heavier rain. The cold weather has seeped into the Australians' bones. Joe Darling and Bill Howell are in London, stricken with influenza. Monty Noble tries to recover in Brighton. Jack Saunders has quinsy and Dr Pope's instructions are that he be confined to bed.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/260/sydney-university-cricket-club/blog/1972/pope-helps-out

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3 years ago

Mosman Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Calling all past players of the Mosman Cricket Club – the Cam Guthrie past players day this Saturday 3 February at Allan Border while first grade takes on Penrith.

Starting at 12:30 and following the game we will head to the Buena Vista Hotel. Complimentary Food & Drinks available.

We look forward to seeing you all there and supporting our first graders.

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