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Baxter Cricket Club

Mornington, Victoria, Australia

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Adrian Gallagher is a 2nd generation player at Baxter Cricket Club after his father played for the club during the 1980s.

Adrian has won premierships at Baxter, he captained many teams and has a long association with Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association. He continues to contribute to cricket in the region as an umpire in the Association.

Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?

Darren Uccello - Baxter - An absolutely fierce competitor who set really high standards when he came to Baxter from Frankston. Wished I played more games with him.

Most young blokes always look up to their old man and I was no different. I always wanted to be as good as he was.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1253/baxter-cricket-club/blog/1613/adrian-gallagher-to-be-a-good-cricketer-look-like-a-cricketer

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Kershler Cricket Academy

Cricket Coach

Kingscliff, New South Wales, Australia

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Kershler Cricket is excited to announce its inaugural cricket tour to India, set to take place in April 2024. In affiliation with ICAL (International Cricket Academy League), this tour is designed for Under 17 male players, promising an extraordinary cricketing experience on the Indian subcontinent. Beyond the cricketing arena, it offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the vibrant and captivating culture of India. We invite all interested parties to express their interest in this remarkable journey by emailing Anthony Kershler - anthony@kershlercricket.com.au or calling on 0400225535. Please see the information pack through the link provided below.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1252/kershler-cricket/blog/1612/kershler-cricket-academy-inaugural-cricket-tour-to-india-in-april-2024

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Western Suburbs 4th grade traveled to Fairfield oval to take on Fairfield-Liverpool in the 3rd round of the 2023/24 season.

For the third week in a row Wests lost the toss and were invited to bat first. The first over of the innings set the tone for Western Suburbs with Damien Guild hitting a 4 and 6 through and over mid-wicket. The first 2 rounds Wests struggled to build a strong platform in the top order, with the top 3 being challenged this week. Damien and Flynn Nicholls must have taken this personally with a magnificent opening stand of 205 at close to a run a ball. Flynn the first to fall caught behind for 81 (including 8 fours and 1 six) his first grade 50. The onslaught continued with Abhinav Kamsali joining Damien at the crease. Damien was dismissed a short while later with the score 241 for a better than run a ball 130 (including 13 fours and 2 sixes) his first ever hundred.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1611/western-suburbs-v-fairfield-liverpool-4th-grade-round-3-nsw-premier-cricket-2023-24

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Cricket NSW

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Congratulations to all players selected in the NSW Second Xl team to face Tasmania in Kangaroo Bay in a four-day match. Monday 16 October to Thursday 19 October 2023.

Follow the action.

PlayHQ scorecard –
https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/org/cricket-australia-state-competitions/toyota-second-xi-summer-202324/toyota-second-xi/game-centre/9b65406d

Live Stream through YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/live/nTfQ7YSJflo?si=7j1sPGnpXldGmRGs

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Bruce Wood

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I was pleased to partner with Paul Chambiras in his CAS 1st XI umpiring debut in Round 1 between St Aloysius and Cranbrook at Willoughby on 7-14 October 2023. Paul is an experienced, former NSW Premier Cricket umpire, and is a welcome addition to our panel.
The match went well with Cranbrook recording a comfortable victory. It was another high standard schoolboy contest featuring centuries by Sam (Cranbrook) and Tommy (Aloys), plus a 5/for by Riley (Cranbrook).
I have umpired in the CAS 1st XI cricket competition since 2009-10 and have been the Convenor of the CAS Umpires’ Panel since 2016-17. On special occasions, we get a photo of the Captains, Umpires & Coaches, and the first photo is this sequence is from the recent Aloys v. Cranbrook match.
I would welcome enquiries from experienced umpires who may wish to join our panel, as we have room for two more umpires.
If you have an interest to know more, please email bgwood27b@gmail.com

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Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Another brilliant win last Saturday for Randwick Petersham taking on Hawkesbury in a 1st Grade limited overs match at Benson’s Lane, Richmond. The side won by 58 runs bowling out the Hawks for 168 in reply to its 9-226 off 50 overs. The Hawks’ bowling subdued the visitors’ batting to some extent, with top-score coming from number 7 bat Angus McTaggart, making 55 off 66 balls while hitting 6 fours. Earlier, skipper Riley Ayre had set the scene with a solid 50 off 87 balls with just 2 boundaries. Alex Ross, in his second Belvidere Cup match, made a valuable 41 off 56 balls. Former Australian left-arm spinner, Steve O’Keeffe ensured runs were hard to come by, taking 4-34 off 10 overs.

In the run chase, the locals made a reasonable start to be 2-61 off 15 overs before losing 3-19. From 5-102, the Randy Petes bowlers really hit their straps taking the last 5 wickets for only 66 runs to pocket the points

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/1609/randwick-petersham-v-hawkesbury-round-3-of-the-2023-24-nsw-premier-cricket-season

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Western Suburbs 5th Grade hosted Fairfield Liverpool at Punchbowl Oval in Round 3 of the 2023-24 NSW Premier Cricket season.

Western Suburbs won the toss and without hesitation batted first, however found themselves in some trouble being 2/39 after 10 overs with wickets to Talha Yaseen and Ryan Rajesh putting Fairfield Liverpool on the front foot.

A superb 82 run partnership between club debutant Kit Keey and Jack Clark got Wests back in it before Clark was dismissed by Alexander Gomez for 38. Keey fell quickly after for 60. Will Zakostelsky continued his run of super form adding 38 with the middle to lower order contributing to get Wests to 8/219 at the completion of their 50 overs. Fairfield skipper Gomez was the pick of the bowlers with 3/34.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1608/western-suburbs-v-fairfield-liverpool-5th-grade-round-3-nsw-premier-cricket-2023-24

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Western Suburbs 3rd Grade hosted Fairfield Liverpool at Blick Oval in Round 3 of the 2023/24 NSW Premier Cricket season.

Western Suburbs won the toss and batted and found themselves in early trouble at 2 for 24 off the first 12 overs.

Fairfield Liverpool opening bowler Will McNamara figures in his first spell of 4 overs was 0 for 4 including 3 maidens.

A 43-run 3rd wicket partnership between Zain Shamsi and Josh Low McMahon was broken when Jai Long had Shamsi stumped for 18 and the score was 3 for 67.

Josh Low McMahon top scored for Western Suburbs with 50 off 62 balls including 4 fours and a six. He was ably supported by an excellent innings from Will O’Donell scoring 46 off 46 balls including 5 fours.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1607/western-suburbs-v-fairfield-liverpool-3rd-grade-round-3-nsw-premier-cricket-2023-24

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Robert Radley

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Old Gordon Poidevin Gray team from the early to mid 90s and who all played 1st Grade and some much higher honours 🦘

(Back L-R) Matt Kelly, Craig McGregor, Rob Radley, Adam Gilchrist, Richard Dixon, Mark Taber, Ed Howitt and Paul McLean
(Front L-R) Stef Hutton and Warwick Adlam

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Victorian Country Cricket League

Victoria, Australia

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North East Victoria Country v West Indies - February 1985

Photo plus scorecard of the North East Victoria and West Indies cricket teams that played in Wangaratta on 24 February 1985. West Indies won by 17 runs.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/760/victorian-country-cricket-league/blog/703/north-east-victoria-country-v-west-indies-february-1985

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Cricket Australia Community

Melbourne, Australia

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Australian Schoolboys Cricket team tour to West Indies 1969-70

The first match of the tour commenced on 18 December 1969 and the Australians went through the tour undefeated winning 7 of the 11 games played

The games were played against Jamaica, Trinidad, Barbados, St Kitts Under 19s and also Under 20s teams.

Players from the West Indies Islands included Vanburn Holder, Brendan Julien, Collis King, David Murray, Inshan Ali, Andy Weekes (son of Sir Everton Weekes), Sheldon Gomes (brother of Larry Gomes) and perhaps a few others whose sons have gone on to play for the West Indies.

Paul Stephenson played for Manly in Sydney Grade Cricket from 1968 to 1981 and is a renowned historian, shared how lifelong friendships were forged on the tour and the teams 45 year anniversary catch up during the 3rd Test between Australia and West Indies at the SCG in January 2016.

“14 of the 16 players were able to make the celebrations. For the reunion I was able to collect a number of photos we didn’t really know existed plus the scorecards and presented each player with a 25 page booklet as a memento for the tour.” – Paul Stephenson

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/336/cricket-australia-community/blog/476/australian-schoolboys-cricket-team-tour-to-west-indies-1969-70

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NSW Premier Cricket

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Sydney Grade Cricket scores - Round 11 1990-91 season - 26 and 28 January 1991

Pictured - Richard Stobo who took 5 for 49 for Gordon off 26.4 overs in their fist innings loss to Western Suburbs

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1191/nsw-premier-cricket/blog/1604/sydney-grade-cricket-scores-round-11-1990-91-season-26-and-28-january-1991

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CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Talha Qadeer is from Punjab in Pakistan and has a deep love of cricket and supports many competitions around the world.

Tell us briefly about your journey in the game, where you’ve played, what clubs and how would you describe yourself as a cricketer?

I played at school level, college level, university level, and also playing for a local club. My strongest area is batting.

Who has been your favourite Pakistan captain and if you could add a few words to why?

Babar Azam because he is running the team at level best. He is boosting up the morale of team. He is playing with responsibility. He is even against the political lobby in the team and under his captaincy everyone is playing as single unit.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/56/cricconnect-fans/blog/1603/talha-qadeer-ms-dhoni-my-all-time-favourite-player

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Matt Ellis

Cricket Coach

Dubbo, NSW, Australia

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Since cricket was first played, people from all around the world have found a plethora of reasons to fall in love with the summer game.

This book is an expression of that love of the game from two of the games most passionate followers, combining reflections from Matt Ellis with accompanying haiku poems from Matt Fiction.

A light and refreshing take on cricket which highlights some of the key moments that inspired a love of a game in the authors as well as the players who continue to ignite the flame that keeps burning brightly.

We trust cricket lovers will resonate with this offering and be inspired to reflect on the place of cricket in their own hearts and minds.

Who knows, you may even be encouraged to pen some haiku poems of your own as an expression of your enduring love of cricket.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/182/matt-ellis/blog/123/for-the-love-of-cricket-matt-ellis

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Toombul District Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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Dean Morrison started his cricket journey with Toombul District Cricket Club asa junior in the Under 10s and made his way into grade cricket in 6th grade.

During the 1996/97 season Dean made his first grade debut to become Toombul DCC first grade player number 515.

At the age of 24 Dean moved to the UK to play some cricket and has since also enjoyed a successful career in finance and accounting. Recently he launched an exciting new business venture called “LassWho”.

Dean also represented the Jersey national cricket team in numerous International Cricket Council tournaments, as well as for the Australian Indigenous XI in 2003.

Let’s find out more about Dean’s journey and his business.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/371/toombul-district-cricket-club/blog/457/dean-morrison-lasswho

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Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Another week, another episode of The Weekly Wicket. This week Sam Hole delves into the life and times of our W1s Captain, Saskia Horley.

Saskia takes us through her cricketing journey, how she has seen the Women’s pathway change over the last few years, the experiences with the Scottish national team and Middlesex county in England, and what is driving her for future success, both individually and with our W1s side.

Take a listen below. You can also search for the “The Weekly Wicket” on both Apple and Spotify Podcasts to get your weekly fix.

The Weekly Wicket is proudly sponsored by our friends at The Cachet Group. Visit them at
www.www.cachetgroup.com

https://manlycricket.com/the-weekly-wicket-waratahs-podcast-with-saskia-horley
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Queensland Cricket

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has been announced as the new Deputy Chair of Queensland Cricket and former Bulls paceman Joe Dawes appointed to a senior cricket role.

Queensland Cricket Chair Kirsten Pike, who replaced Chris Simpson in the role at last month’s Annual General Meeting, said the appointment of the Deputy Chair had been ratified at this week’s Board meeting with Healy accepting the nomination.

“As was the case when he was playing for Australia and captaining the Bulls, Queensland Cricket is in the best of hands with Ian stepping up to the role of Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors,” she said.

“His acumen in the cricketing and business world is first rate, and his passion for the game is well known and valued by all who know him.”

https://www.qldcricket.com.au/news/3735602/qc-roles-for-healy-dawes

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Brendan Lyon

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Lyon Cricket in conjunction with Sydney Cricket Coaching have 3 cricket tours coming up next year!

All are affiliated with ICAL (International Cricket Academy league) and are being held in Maroochydore (15s), India (17s) and the West Indies (19s).

Maroochydore and the Windies is in July 2024 and India is in April 2024.

We already have one team filled for India and are looking to fill a second.

We have witnessed how great it is for young players development to be playing games in addition to the training loads they have and want to offer these opportunities to aspiring players.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/646/brendan-lyon/blog/1602/lyon-cricket-development-tours-to-india-sunshine-coast-and-the-west-indies-in-2024

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The Unplayable Podcast

Melbourne, Australia

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Stoinis controversy explained; “We have to be better, “says Marnus

Glove on the bat? Glove off the bat? Glove touching the other glove... that's on the bat?
Marcus Stoinis' dismissal had everyone scratching their heads and Josh Schonafinger and Jack Paynter will break that down, plus everything else in Australia's humbling World Cup loss in Lucknow.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mCb0wdCK7AziJ9kzbv8Br?si=r2uIv6jtRJel2dij51JIYw

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Wayne Holt is Hawkesbury Cricket Club first grade player number 19 having made his debut at the age of 21.

For Hawkesbury Wayne scored 1,141 runs at an average of 25.93 including one century and 6 half centuries.

In Wayne’s NSW Premier Grade Cricket career playing for Penrith, Hawkesbury and Campbelltown across Green Shield, Poidevin Gray, First and lower grades Wayne scored 3,601 runs with 4 centuries and 21 half centuries.

Who are the two players you admired most in terms of skills and competitive spirit in the competitions you played?

Steve Small. A very competitive cricketer, with an abundance of skill to go with it. He trained hard, but also loved the teams he played for.

Steve Waugh. Always focussed and determined. Took fitness and preparation very seriously, and always looked to improve on his abundant natural talent.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/466/hawkesbury-cricket-club/blog/805/wayne-holt-always-play-with-the-right-spirit

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