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3 years ago
Joe Maiorana
Joe Maiorana
Sydney, Australia
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To many West Indians, Alvin Kallicharran was a protege of Rohan Kanhai, and so, in the early part of his career, although left-handed, Kallicharran was known as "Little Kanhai". But while Kanhai was sometimes flashy in his stroke play, Kallicharran was reserved. He was a tough competitor, a man who, if the necessity arose, would lock away his attacking strokes in a determined effort to protect his wicket. He scored centuries in his first two Tests, but two of his best came in 1974: 158 v England at the Queen's Park Oval, and 124 in Bangalore on a rain-affected pitch against Chandrasekhar, Prasanna and Venkataraghavan. In 66 Tests, he scored 4339 runs with 12 centuries at an average of 44.43.

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CricConnect Stories
CricConnect Stories
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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On the 12 August 1991 Viv Richards, Jeffrey Dujon and Malcolm Marshall played their last day of test cricket. It was the 5th test West Indies v England at The Oval.

Viv Richards played 121 test matches and scored 8,540 runs at an average of 50.23 including 24 centuries. His highest score was 291 and in 2000, Richards was named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century.

Jeffrey Dujon played 81 test matches and as a wicket keeper took 272 dismissals, 267 catches and 5 stumps. He scored 3,322 runs at an average of 31.894 including 5 centuries. His highest score was 139.

Malcolm Marshall played 81 test matches and is regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He took 376 wickets at an average of 20.94 and his best figures were 7 for 22. He took 5 wickets in an innings on 22 occasions and 10 wickets in a match four times. He scored 1,810 runs at an average of 18.85 with a highest score of 92.

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3 years ago
Peter Procopis
Peter Procopis
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
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A pre-season letter to a young batter

Season’s greetings young willow wielder,

I imagine you’ve begun some early preparations for Season 2023/24. You may have had a couple of hits with your mates; Club training is now morphing from fitness to nets; and you may even have had your first fielding session- usually quite a shock for those phalanges and their soft tissue surrounds.

No doubt there are a few things that will occur over the next month as the countdown continues. In no particular order you can expect to experience the following:

1. There’ll be a bunch of new players at the Club’s pre-season sessions. This will typically excite coaching staff and selectors who are, of course, vulnerable to the all-too-human bias towards the new and novel over the old and familiar. This will be compounded if the newcomers demonstrate ball machine prowess and net mastery. Of course, as sure as night follows day, some will turn out to be performers in the middle; others will not.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/946/peter-procopis/blog/1401/a-pre-season-letter-to-a-young-batter
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3 years ago
Luki Soeradinata
Luki Soeradinata
Business Development Manager
Singapore, Singapore
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Embracing the Future of Fundraising in Sports Clubs.

As we navigate the digital age, sports clubs must evolve with the changing times. Traditional fundraising methods, while they have their merits, often fall short in the face of the convenience, accessibility, and broad appeal that digital fundraising tools offer. It's time to break away from the constraints of old-school techniques and embrace the modern, tech-driven approach that can bring about a significant positive change in your club's fundraising endeavours.

So, what's stopping you? Start today by exploring the myriad digital fundraising tools available, selecting one that fits your needs, and integrating it into your club's operations. Remember, the journey towards successful digital fundraising does not end with the selection of an app. Promote your cause, engage your audience, track your progress, and continually refine your strategy based on the insights gained. The future of fundraising is already here, and it's digital!

Every step forward, every dollar raised, makes a difference in enhancing the experiences of the athletes in your club. So, take the plunge into the digital world of fundraising. After all, a sports club is not just a team, it's a community, and leveraging technology allows this community to grow stronger, together.

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3 years ago
Luki Soeradinata
Luki Soeradinata
Business Development Manager
Singapore, Singapore
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Utilising Technology and Apps to Streamline Fundraising in Your Sports Club

Fundraising plays a pivotal role in the operation of sports clubs. It provides the necessary financial support for equipment purchases, facility upgrades, travel expenses, and other essential costs that keep the club running smoothly. Without successful fundraising, many clubs would struggle to meet their operational needs and achieve their objectives.

However, traditional fundraising methods have their fair share of challenges. These may include time-intensive planning and execution, limited reach, difficulties in tracking donations, and challenges in engaging potential donors. Furthermore, traditional methods such as sponsorship drives, bake sales, and charity matches often require significant manpower and resources to manage.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/803/luki-soeradinata/blog/1400/utilising-technology-and-apps-to-streamline-fundraising-in-your-sports-club
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3 years ago
B3 Cricket
B3 Cricket
Cricket Coach
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Ben Trevor Jones feel in love with cricket playing and following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather in Bathurst 200 kilometers west of Sydney.

He played all his junior cricket in Bathurst before moving to Sydney to play grade cricket for Hawkesbury. Ben progressed through the grades at Hawkesbury to make his first grade debut at the age of 21.

In 2014/15 Ben transferred to Sydney University Cricket Club and became first grade player number 742 for Sydney University.

Now playing in the United Kingdon Ben continues to enjoy the game and has fond memories of playing grade cricket in Sydney.

Let’s find out more about Ben’s journey and insights into the game.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/472/b3-cricket/blog/523/ben-trevor-jones-focus-on-being-the-best-version-of-yourself
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3 years ago
Dean Tuckwell
Dean Tuckwell
Travel Agent
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Steve Magoffin Sheffield Shield record is also excellent - he is among Western Australia's top 10 leading wicket takers despite only playing 6 seasons with 190 wickets @27.08 and belatedly played one season for Queensland taking 23 wickets @ 16.6 from only 6 games. Perhaps he took more wickets in England because the cricket wasn't as intense or perhaps, like a fine wine Magoffin simply got better with age. Remembering how keen he was to learn and improve I'm going to say that there was a fair bit of the latter. In the history of Australian cricket there can't be many quick bowlers with better records who haven't played test cricket. There is always talk of the terrific batsmen like Law, Siddons, Love and Hodge who couldn't crack the Australian team, conceivably Mags is their fast bowling equivalent?

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/69/dean-tuckwell/blog/140/steve-magoffin-the-top-of-off-never-moves
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CricConnect Stories
CricConnect Stories
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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On the 11 August 1884 Billy Murdoch (211) and Tup Scott (102) scored the first double century partnership in Test cricket playing for Australia in the 3rd test v England in London.
Their partnership yielded 207 runs and Australia scored 551 runs in the first innings off 311 overs.
England were bowled out for 346 off 198 overs in their first innings and were 2 for 86 off 26 over and the match was drawn.
The test match was a 3-day test match from 11 -13 August 1884. Declarations were not permitted in test cricket until 1889.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-tour-of-england-1884-61343/england-vs-australia-3rd-test-62411/full-scorecard
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3 years ago
Stuart MacGill
Stuart MacGill
Cricket Coach
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Episode 4 - Wickets with Stuart MacGill, Shane Lee and Jack Sharp: Village Cricket, The Future of Test Cricket, Who Got The Bonus Cash for the 6's, Lee Leaves

Uncle Stu (for this week), Shane, and Sharpy are back to move around the crease for 4 mins a rant.

With the Ashes over, the boys turn their attention to village cricket, but can't help but reflect on the series. 4 years from now, the team reflect on the fact that nearly everyone is going to be... too old for another series. So, with that, the guys debate the future of Test Cricket. 4-day test matches? Not our our watch.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/988/stuart-macgill/blog/1398/episode-4-wickets-with-stuart-macgill-shane-lee-and-jack-sharp-village-cricket-the-future-of-test-cricket-who-got-the-bonus-cash-for-the-6s-lee-leaves
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