3 years ago

Matt Ellis

Cricket Coach

Dubbo, NSW, Australia

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Tatenda Taibu had a meteoric rise in the cricket world, making his First Class debut as a 16-year-old and taking on the Zimbabwean captaincy at just 20 years of age.

In this edition of the Cricket Library Podcast, Tatenda takes us back to the origins of his passion for the game, the influence of Andy Flower, Zimbabwe’s memorable T20 win against a star-studded Australian side, some of his individual achievements, leaving the game to pursue his Christian faith, playing in the IPL and what he is up to now.

We of course make sure we ask him who he would invite to his dream cricket net session.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/182/matt-ellis/blog/1956/tatenda-taibu-keeping-the-faith

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3 years ago

Mosman Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Photo of the Mosman Cricket Club 3rd Grade team 1986-87

Back Row - Ken Lidden, David Jebb, Dave Pilkington, Shaun Skinner, Dominic Corrigan, Jeff Ewing, Tom Felton (Scorer)
Front Row - Ken Colin, Jason Gallian, Warwick Long, Don Felton (Captain), Richard Jones

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3 years ago

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Vale Troy Crosland

Troy Crosland, a former 1st Grade captain of the former Petersham-Marrickville club. Troy passed away from meningitis on Wednesday 24 January in Italy, where he had been living for the past 23 years. He was just 52.

Troy joined Petersham-Marrickville in 1995 from the Campbelltown club. He played for five seasons in 1st Grade captaining the side in 1997-98. He also captained the 2nd Grade team in 2000-01, the final year before the merger to become Randwick Petersham. A left-arm orthodox spinning all-rounder, he was also a brilliant fielder, being the leading catcher in four of his five seasons with the club in 1st Grade.

Troy remained a Petersham-Marrickville 1st Grade record-holder at the time of the merger, having put on 76 for the 10th wicket against Mosman in 1998-99 with Andrew Harrison.

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3 years ago

Steve Crews

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Cricket team - 1991

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3 years ago

Splinters - The Bench Podcast Podcast

sydney, Australia

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Special Australia Day Live Sport Coverage!

It's finals time in the Cricket NSW Women's Premier Cricket Kingsgrove Sports Centre T20 Cup!

At Midday, it's Northern District Cricket Club taking on Sydney Cricket Club for a place in the Grand Final!

And at 3.30pm, it will be the winner of NDs & Sydney taking on the winner of the St George-Sutherland Women's Cricket Club and Campbelltown Camden Ghosts Cricket Club morning semi final.

Both games will be live on 100.1fm, sports.triplehfm.com.au, iHeartRadio and the TuneIn and Community Radio Plus apps! Plus coverage will be available with vision via the Cricket NSW youtube channel.

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3 years ago

Joe Maiorana

Sydney, Australia

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Born in Deniliquin NSW Simon O Donnell was a multi-talented athlete who ended a promising Australian rules football career to focus on his cricket. He played a major role in Australia s resurgence as a dominating side and was a member of their World Cup winning side in 1987.

12 interesting facts about the Australian all-rounder, who like Yuvraj Singh, battled cancer and made a strong comeback to the national side.

1. Born on Australia Day

January 26 is the Australia Day, which is the official national day of the country. The day is of utmost significance to Australians as it marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet of British ships in New South Wales in 1788. O Donnell was born on this day, which was the 175th anniversary. Not a bad day to be born on, it s a national holiday.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/325/joe-maiorana/blog/1955/simon-odonnell-was-born-on-this-day-in-1963

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3 years ago

Alex Patel

Teacher

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

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Why do captains or spinners in the modern game tend to bowl with a deep point.

When I bowling there were many times, I beat the batsman in flight and bounce they were caught at point driving or cutting. I always thought the deep point was setting a field for bad bowling.

Why have things changed?

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3 years ago

Jody Martins

Cricket Coach

Western Cape, South Africa

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Over the past fifty years, Dr.Jacques Dallaire has enjoyed the opportunity to work directly with thousands of individuals from the high-performance sports world and beyond including law enforcement, the entertainment world, and the business community.

Dr. Dallaire splits his time delivering sports team, occupational group, and corporate team performance programs and individual one-on-one programs with high-performance competitors.

He is a Founding Member of the International Council of Motorsport Sciences, a Board Member of the Stand 21 ‘Racing Goes Safer’ Foundation, and in 2007 was inducted into the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/696/jody-martins/blog/1952/jacques-dallaire-the-cure-for-fear-and-self-doubt

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3 years ago

University of Queensland Cricket Club

Brisbane, Australia

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UQ Cricket Club players to face toughest test on tour of India

For University of Queensland Cricket Club (UQCC) batsman Finn Churchward, the memory of Maxwell’s heroics against Afghanistan – and the 106 runs he plundered off just 44 balls against the Netherlands earlier in the tournament – will stay with him forever.

“I know there’s probably a bit of recency bias there, but I won't forget that World Cup in a hurry,” the second-year Bachelor of Mathematics / Bachelor of Sciences student said.

“It was an exciting tournament, and I watched all the games live on my computer. To come out on top in that final against India was amazing.”

Churchward will get a chance to follow in his heroes’ footsteps this year when he joins 14 of his clubmates on a UQCC tour of India – the club’s first international tour in 3 decades.

https://stories.uq.edu.au/contact-magazine/uq-cricket-club-players-to-face-toughest-test-on-tour-of-india/index.html

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3 years ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Ben Gorham, son of Wests’ legendary Scorer Mal ‘Pencil’ Gorham (First Grade Player #447), is currently celebrating his 200th game for the Magpies in the Fourth Grade two day match versus Penrith at Blick Oval.

Ben started with the black and whites in season 2009-2010 in the Metro Cup and has subsequently appeared in all grades, except Firsts, in his 200 appearances.

An ideal clubman, Gorham has, especially in the early days, played in two games on a weekend: grade on Saturday, backing up in Metro when played on a Sunday.

Ben co-coached Wests Green Shield squads for two seasons and still lends his support to the Club’s juniors both on and off the field. As captain of the very successful 2023-2024 Fourth Grade side (currently placed second,
one point behind Manly), Ben has the opportunity to guide the fortunes of his young proteges on field.

To see him lead the group in the club song after a Magpie victory is a sight to behold! During his 200 game career, Ben has scored 3,341 runs at an average of 20.25, accumulating 14 scores of 50 plus, with a highest tally of 94. As well, he has taken 206 wickets, at the economical average of 22.44. On top, he has taken 83 career catches.

The good news is that Ben Gorham, a young man who exemplifies the Magpie Mantra (“Better People Through Cricket”), shows no sign of slowing up and it would be a just reward for him to captain the Fourth Grade to a premiership.

Ben Gorham pictured with good friend and former Western Suburbs District Cricket Club player and President David O'Neil

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3 years ago

Armidale District Cricket Association

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8 Followers

The NSW Baggy Blues are coming to Armidale on the 20 and 21 March 2024 for a dinner, free junior coaching clinic and a T20 match featuring NSW cricketers playing alongside the best local talent.

Please share as far and wide as you can, and encourage your club to attend the dinner.

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3 years ago

Cricket NSW

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102 Followers

Week 16 – ‘The Opening Spell’

First ball – History made!

It took Ira Patel just five second-grade innings to score Sydney University’s first club century!

Opening for the Students’ second-grade side against Northern District, Patel carried her bat, adding 132 runs from 171 balls.

Sydney University would close their innings on 10/227 and restrict the Rangers to 9/187 from their 50 overs. A deserved victory for a momentous occasion.

Second ball – He’s a keeper!

Randwick Petersham were sent in to bat on day one of their first-grade clash against Manly, at Manly Oval.

Ryan Hadley removed Blake Weymouth, with the second ball of match, 1-1. Thomas Kaye removed the other opener, Camden Hawkins, 2-1, in the second over, and it was 3-6 in Hadley’s third over after he bowled fellow NSW Squad member Jason Sangha (2).

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3864445/week-16-the-opening-spell

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3 years ago

Sutherland District Cricket Club

Sylvania, Australia

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Sutherland District Cricket Club team of the first 50 years

6 March 2015 at the Sutherland District Cricket Club 50th Anniversary dinner Sutherland DCC announced their “Team of the first 50 years.”

From left to right:
Mark Chapman, Steve Smith, Phil Jaques, Steve Rixon, Stuart Clark, Tony Clark, John Dyson, Lisa Griffith (Ted Cottons daughter), Kristen Davidson (Norm O'Neills daughter), Rodney Davison
Absent: Andrew Hilditch, Glenn McGrath

The Sutherland team in batting order announced:
1. John Dyson
2. Andrew Hilditch
3. Norm O’Neill
4. Phil Jaques
5. Steven Smith
6. Rod Davison
7. Steve Rixon – wicket keeper
8. Ted Cotton
9. Mark Chapman
10. Stuart Clark
11. Glenn McGrath
Tony Clark (12th man).

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3 years ago

Ballina Bears Cricket Club

Ballina, New South Wales, Australia

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On Saturday 29 January 2022 Ben Carruthers played his final game for the Bears.

Ben has been an influential figure at the Ballina Bears for 20 years. He started as a junior and worked his way up to the top grade and hasn’t looked back since. He has scored 100’s, taken 5-fa’s, and taken two hat tricks during this time with us. Ben has been one of the most talented players to have ever played at our club.

Ben finished with 5,500 grade runs and 150 plus wickets. He played some match-winning innings one, and took some of the most incredible catches you’ll se.

As a parting gift, Ben was awarded his Life Membership at the Bears for all the work he has done throughout his time. He will also walk away at the leading run scorer in Bears history.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/925/ballina-bears-cricket-club/blog/895/ben-carruthers-play-straight

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3 years ago

John Rogers

Melbourne, Australia

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7 Followers

An epic final - St George v Cumberland at Sydney Cricket Ground 1965-66

Doug Walters aged 19 will play his last game for two years – his birthdate has meant conscription into the Army on National Service – and no amount of lobbying will get the new superstar of world cricket out of it.

He is in cracking form. He’s had a season every cricketer dreams about. It’s not just his two debut test centuries – he’s rung up another four for NSW – plus two in Sydney Grade – including one against St George where Cumberland had by far the best of drawn one-dayer.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/531/john-rogers/blog/655/an-epic-final-st-george-v-cumberland-at-sydney-cricket-ground-1965-66

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3 years ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Manly Warringah ISC SPORT Weekend Wrap cover all the action from Saturday and Sunday is now online. Read about the Men’s Week 1 against Randwick-Petersham and the Women’s 3 from 3 to move the top of the Club Champs.

Visit -

https://manlycricket.com/two-day-cricket-returns-for-men-as-women-go-3-3-weekend-wrap-20th-21st-january-2024

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3 years ago

Northern Territory Cricket

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

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Following the success of the Cricket Blast program, the Alice Springs Cricket Association (ASCA) is now preparing for their Under 10s cricket season to get underway with games starting from 16 February 2024.

All five Alice Springs Cricket Clubs will have teams participating in the competition, with registrations now open.

https://www.ntcricket.com.au/news/3861351/alice-springs-cricket-association-asca-is-to-launch-an-under-10s-cricket-program-starting-off-from-16-february-2024

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3 years ago

Dubbo District Cricket Association

Dubbo, NSW, Australia

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Photo of the Dubbo Rugby Cricket Club 1979-80 Whitney Cup Premiers

In the first innings of the final against Dubbo CYMS, Dubbo Rugby were bowled out for 134 with Greg O’Connor top scoring with 66.

In replay former NSW Schoolboys swing bowler John Watts cut a swathe through CYMS batting taking 7 for 24 off 23 overs to bowl CYMS out for 113.

Dubbo Rugby won the Whitney Cup by 21 runs.

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3 years ago

Paul Ryan

Founder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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513 Followers

John Dunk is a well-known and highly respected member of the cricket and business community across the regional and rural communities of New South Wales.

He’s a farmer, Insurance broker and continues to have a lifelong love of cricket. He’s travelled to just about every corner of NSW to play the game and played grade cricket in Sydney for Western Suburbs.

John made his debut for Western Suburbs in 4th grade during the 1969-70 season. It didn’t take long for John to impress when he took 8 for 44 in a game and for the two seasons 1969-70 and 1970-71 John played at Wests he played in 4th grade, 3rd Grade, and 2nd grade. He scored 349 runs and took 57 wickets at an incredible average of 10.09.

John opened the bowling in the Poidevin Gray Under 21 competition with Western Suburbs first grade opening bowler Gary Gilmour who went on to play first class cricket for NSW and Test Cricket for Australia.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/1950/john-dunk-have-fun-and-play-to-your-ability

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3 years ago

Nick Bracks

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Jamie Mitchell is a former Australian under-19s cricketer who now works at Autism Tasmania in a support coordination role.

Jamie courageously shared with me that he has been living with bottled up stress and PTSD for decades, after he was the victim of a traumatic incident that occurred while on a tour of India and Sri Lanka when he was 18. He has recently spoken out publicly about his sexual assault and the lack of support available for male survivors of sexual violence.

Jamie was open, vulnerable, and honest in discussing the impact it has had on himself and those around him. His story shines a light on the importance of creating an open conversation around Men’s mental health and male sexual abuse.

Former Under 19 Australian Cricket Jamie Mitchell speak with Nick Bracks – Dealing with Trauma

*Trigger warning* - content may be disturbing or upsetting.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1434/nick-bracks/blog/1949/jamie-mitchell-dealing-with-trauma-ndash-move-your-mind-with-nick-bracks

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