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Cricket NSW

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The cricket family and wider community is saddened by the passing overnight of former Cricket NSW chairman and Life Member Dr Gorur ‘Harry’ Harinath OAM.

Dr Harinath came to Australia from Hyderabad in 1971 and began work at the Mercy Hospital in Tasmania with barely a dollar to his name, before forging a highly successful medical career and making a seismic contribution to cricket.

After a year in the Apple Isle, Harinath built a friendship with former Pakistani batsman Sadiq Mohammad and was recruited to play for his cricket team, thus beginning a five-decade long connection to the game in this country.

In 1977, Dr Harinath joined Balmain Cricket Club (now Sydney Cricket Club) as their team doctor at the invitation of then Australian Cricket Board chairman Fred Bennett. It wasn’t long before Dr Harinath's passion and administrative skills led to him to the club’s presidency - a role he held for more than 30 years.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/154/cricket-nsw/blog/1748/vale-dr-gorur-lsquoharryrsquo-harinath-oam

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UTS North Sydney District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Neil Evans became UTS North Sydney first grade cap number 508 when he made his first grade debut against Petersham Marrickville back in 1987/88.

Neil is a well-known sports media presenter having worked for Fox Sports, Radio 2GB, Centrebet and is now primarily involved in Horse Racing.

An avid all-rounder sports fan, Neil loves the masterful art of cricket, especially when the players are in whites.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/380/uts-north-sydney-district-cricket-club/blog/1746/neil-evans-tomorrowrsquos-another-day

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Prahran Cricket Club

Melbourne, Australia

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Vale Patrick Hugh Smith OAM

It is with sadness that we report the sudden passing of former club captain and Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Smith on 12 November 2023 at the age of 71.

Born on January 20, 1952, Pat will be remembered for his outstanding career as one of Australia’s greatest sports journalists. Winner of three Walkley Awards, he was a former football, cricket and athletics writer and columnist for The Sun, and sports editor for The Age and The Australian newspapers in a career spanning almost 50 years.

He was also a longtime contributor to 1116 SEN where he worked alongside Richmond icon Kevin Bartlett for two decades.

Smith’s Walkley Awards came in 1997, 2002 and 2004 when he was recognised for his sharp commentary and cold analysis.

He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021 for his services to print media as a journalist.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/441/prahran-cricket-club/blog/1744/vale-patrick-hugh-smith-oam

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CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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In the 1997 Ashes series in England, Australia retained the Ashes by winning 3 tests, England won 2 tests and a test was drawn.

In the 6 tests Australia only used 7 batters in their top 6.

5 batters played all 6 tests whilst 2 batters played 3 tests each.

Can you name the 7 batters?

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Gold Coast District Cricket Club

Gold Coast, Australia

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Photo of the 1993-94 Gold Coast District Cricket Club first grade team

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Bankstown District Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Congratulations to Tony Clark who will play his 700th Grade Game this weekend when he plays for 4s at Kelso North. Tony debuted in 1981/82 for Sutherland District Cricket Club (this weeks opponents), and has also played for Campbelltown and Blacktown over the past 43 seasons, and is a life member of Sutherland and the SCA.
Tony also took his 1100th grade wicket last season and is set to represent NSW at the Over 50s championship next month having captained Australia at the World Cup last March.

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Hawkesbury Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Congratulations Dale Mckay on reaching your 300th game for Hawkesbury Cricket Club.
From a young boy dreaming of big things, to playing first grade and achieving higher cricketing honors you should be really proud to hit this milestone.
We wish you all the best tomorrow in becoming the 8th player to reach 300 games . KTFH 🦅🦅🦅

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Cricket NSW

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The Cricket NSW Foundation will host its second annual Charity Golf Day at Bonnie Doon Golf Club on Thursday April 4, providing an awesome opportunity for golfers to line up alongside a host of cricket stars.

This year, superstars Alyssa Healy, Mitchell Starc, Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques and Sydney Thunder skipper Chris Green were amongst many NSW cricketers who teed off to support the foundation.

Along with the current NSW stars and dozens of other golfers who took on the four-person Ambrose format, the crowd was treated to a post round function with MCs Brendan Julian and Jay Lenton, alongside NSW and Australian cricket legends, Michael Bevan and Geoff Lawson.

https://www.cricketnsw.com.au/news/3788167/tee-it-up-with-cricket-stars

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CricConnect Stories

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Bestselling cricket author and historian Roland Perry shines a light on the game’s biggest players and dramas through the ages in Great Australian Cricket Achievers and Characters.

The Inspiration for Scott Boland

Exactly 150 years after Charles Lawrence and his Aboriginal team toured England, Scott Boland, who had been plying his bowling for a few years with Victoria, discovered his family link to the Gulidjan tribe near Colac in Victoria’s Western District. His maternal grandfather was Aboriginal and had been adopted into a white family.

Boland and his brother Nick made their way to the tiny town of Harrow, from where they were driven fifteen minutes away to a bush water-hole area where the star of that 1868 tour, Johnny Mullagh, had spent much time in his final days. A large, hollowed-out tree is where he is said to have sought shade on his visits there. Mullagh’s reputation among locals, and those who know his story, places him at the top of legendary Indigenous Australian sportspeople. The trip meant much to the Boland brothers, whose pride in their recently discovered heritage and culture was growing.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/56/cricconnect-fans/blog/1742/the-inspiration-for-scott-boland-great-achievers-and-characters-in-australian-cricket

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South Australia Cricket Association

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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South Australian Under 17 cricket team 1999-2000

Back Row – Matthew Weeks, John Corbett, Shaun Tait, Matthew Burr

Middle Row – Callum Ferguson, Matthew Wake, Damien Gawler (Physiotherapist), Dylan Thomson, Tom Plant

Front Row – Cameron Borges, Peter Muggleton (Coach), Chris Delaney (Vice-Captain), Mark Cosgrove (captain), Steven Crook, Dean Sayers (Assistant Coach/Manager), Tim Angel

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Wade Lenthall

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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South Australian Under 17 Cricket team 1992-93

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Penrith Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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Celebrating 50 years - Penrith Cricket Club team of the first half century

Saturday 8 October 2022 - What a brilliant night we had celebrating 50 years of our club!

What was evident last night through our guest speakers was how much playing for Penrith has meant to them and their families. We heard former first grade captains reflect upon their time with the club and talk about the importance of playing with their mates! So many fun stories and conversations continued into the early hours of the morning.

Michael Wholohan did a great job as MC highlighting the history of the club.

Congratulations to our club legends selected for the Penrith Cricket Club Team of the First Half Century! Each member's phenomenal record, achievements and contribution to the Club are inspirational and proudly represents the essence of our Penrith Club.

Could you Imagine turning up to Howell Oval on Saturday morning to face this very formidable team?

Congratulations to these fine cricketers!

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/330/penrith-cricket-club/blog/944/celebrating-50-years-penrith-cricket-club-team-of-the-first-half-century

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Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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It was Archie Gray’s Day. A tribute cricket game between Archie’s much loved Western Suburbs Magpies and the Manly Warringah Waratahs.

The two clubs came together to play a charity game in honour of Archie and to raise much needed funds and awareness for the Mark Hughes Foundation and Brain Cancer research.

Archie Gray, a hugely talented leg spinner lost his battle with brain cancer on 8 November 2022 at just 17 years of age.

It was fitting, emotional and exciting to see Archie's two brothers Finn and Charlie be the stars of the show.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/1741/finn-and-charlie-gray-star-in-archies-charity-game

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Coaches Association HKHDCCA

Cricket Coach

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Registrations are now open for the following Coaches' Association (HKHDCCA) / Northern District Cricket Club school holiday junior cricket clinics (8.30am – 2.00pm each day).

* Wed. 10 & Thurs. 11 January 2024 – Mark Taylor Oval, Waitara

* Mon. 15 & Tues. 16 January 2024 – Greenway No. 2 Oval, Cherrybrook

* Tues. 23 & Wed. 24 January 2024 – Mark Taylor Oval, Waitara

Link to flyer and other information regarding these school holiday junior cricket clinics:

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1307/coaches-association-hkhdcca/blog/1739/coaches-association-cricket-clinics-in-january-2024

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Wallsend District Cricket Club

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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Nathan Price started his cricket journey in Newcastle and made his first grade debut for Wallsend when he was only 16. After a number of years Nathan made his way to the big smoke and joined the seasiders at Coogee Oval, the famous Randwick Petersham Cricket Club where he became first grade player number 67.

In his time at Randwick Petersham from 2009 to 2019 Nathan scored 5,263 runs at an average of 37.06 including 9 centuries and 27 half centuries

He was selected in the NSW Futures League teams and has been a very proud member of the NSW and National Indigenous squads for many years.

He’s back home in Newcastle and making a tremendous contribution to where it all began at Wallsend Cricket Club

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/848/wallsend-district-cricket-club/blog/757/nathan-price-time-is-a-valuable-asset

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Andrew Walton

Cricket Coach

Clifton Hill, Australia

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What's the batting order captain?

Add a little creativity and let it flow.

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Mark Prosser

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I’d like to get some advice about the wicket keeping crouch position.

I see keepers today with wide stances especially up the stumps and wonder how awkward they look and the pressure they have on their thighs to stay low and come up with the ball.

Growing up keepers generally had their feet shoulder width apart and looked more comfortable with their gloves coming up with the ball. Ian Healy for example.

With such a wide stance also does it affect the bigger edges off the spinners hitting their legs as opposed to travelling through to first slip?

Should we be advising young keepers to keep their feet shoulder width apart or is the wide stance ok?

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Pat Rodgers

Teacher

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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An interesting chat about two wicketkeepers that I was pleased to be a part of

Pat Rodgers and Rodney Ulyate talk about their recent articles in The Cricket Statistician, available here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/two-fine-wicketkeepers/id1659836998?i=1000634687983

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Country Cricket NSW

Newcastle, NSW, Australia

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Northern NSW Cricket team v India in January 1978

Back Row – Jack Pilgram (Umpire), Bill Peady (Treasure Newcastle District Cricket Association), Chris Williams, Chris Beatty, Tim Curran, Robert Wilkinson, Michael Ryan, James Hogg, Dennis Board (Assistant Secretary Newcastle District Cricket Association), Brian Warby (Umpire)

Front Row – Tom Lockyer (President Newcastle District Cricket Association), Bill O’Brien, Bob Holland, Kerry Thompson, Michael Hill (Captain), Rick Allen, Craig Evans, Merv Baker (Secretary Newcastle District Cricket Association)

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/284/country-cricket-nsw/blog/1736/northern-nsw-cricket-team-v-india-in-january-1978

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Skanderborg Cricket Club

Skanderborg, Denmark

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Have you ever wanted to play cricket in Europe?

Cricket Opportunity to play in Denmark - one of the world’s happiest countries.

Skanderborg Cricket Club is looking for an overseas professional for their season 2024.

As well as being a professional player, you will also be in charge coaching and development of the team and club. The club seeks a quality pace bowler with some batting qualities as well.

The club offers airfare, visa costs, accommodation and earnings depending on skill level and experience.

Skanderborg Cricket Club plays on artificial pitches.

For more details, contact chairman Chris: chris@chriskleis.dk

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