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11 months ago
Ken Jacobs
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In the lead up to the 1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup there were two "warm up " matches played in regional Victoria at Bendigo and Benalla.

The first match at Bendigo was a three-day fixture between Victoria and Pakistan and ended in a draw but there were some fine performances from players of both sides.

One of interest was that of Victorian wicketkeeper Darren Berry who made 49 in Victoria's second innings and snared eight victims behind the stumps including what I imagine to be quite unusual in stumping the great Wasim Akram in both innings off the same bowler left arm spinner Paul Jackson.

The second match at Benalla was a one day match between Victoria and India , won by Victoria by 33 runs.

This match also featured a number of big names in Australian and Indian cricket and two giants of the sport who were still in the relatively early stages of their careers in Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar.

Interestingly it was that man again Darren Berry who featured in the dismissal of Tendulkar with another beautiful stumping off his great friend in Warne but not before Tendulkar had top scored for India with 59.

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11 months ago

Ian Chappell tells a story about Garry Sobers and Geoff Boycott

They were playing in England and Geoff Boycott went to Garry Sobers and said, "Garry, you seem to get me out lbw a lot. I don't understand it."

Garry was quite good psychologically as well. He said to Boycott, "Unlike a lot of people, Geoffrey, I don't think your technique is that good."

That would have cut Boycott to the core because he prided himself on his technique. "Your front foot is too far across. You can't get your bat around your pad and my inswinger gets you lbw. That's what is happening."

They go out on the field next day and Boycott is batting. Sobers runs up, bowls the first ball, and angles it across Boycott and he edges it to slip.

As he is walking off, Sobey says to him, "Geoffrey, you didn't ask me about the other one."... 😂😂

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11 months ago



For over 50 years Stockton & Northern Districts Cricket club have welcomed a host of talent from coalfields of the Hunter Valley, and the history of cricketing coalminers at the seaside club might surprise you.

Over the years Stockton & Northern Districts Cricket Club has had a remarkable and famously close relationship with the Coalfields area of the Hunter Valley and that longstanding bond continues to thrive today.

Formed in 1888, the seaside club based at the iconic Lynn Oval in Stockton has been a home away from home for many a cricketer looking to forge a path and test their skill in the Newcastle Cricket competition.

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11 months ago



Josh Philippe – moving states and what’s it like to bat with Steve Smith

Josh Philippe is an absolute legend, on and off the field. He first came on our podcast back in December 2018 and has been a CM Ambassador, athlete and good friend ever since. In this episode, Josh tells us about his move from WA to NSW, his match day routine, an insight into Virat Kolhi, Steve Smith & ABD, the US Major League, Playing in the IPL and much more.

Instagram: @joshphilippe

We hope you enjoy this episode. This episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast is brought to you by, The Cricket Mentoring Community - /

We’re on a mission to help cricketers reach their potential by providing the mentoring I wish I had when I was a young pro. At Cricket Mentoring, we coach you on every aspect of your game - Technical, Tactical, Mental, Emotional, Physical and Lifestyle - the 6 Pillars of Success, so you can achieve the results you desperately desire.

Thanks to The Cricket Mentoring Community, we are now mentoring hundreds of serious and committed cricketers from 24 countries plus connecting them with an incredible network of specialist coaches, experts, professional players, and other like-minded cricketers.

If you're keen to become the best you can be, then join the Cricket Mentoring Community today.

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11 months ago



Neville Ray James Beath was born at Gooloogong in country NSW on 12 November 1921. No-one seems to know where the name “Bill” came from, but anyone who knew him says he was never known by anything else. And like many country lads, he went to school in Sydney, completing his education at St Joseph’s College before joining the Petersham club in 1941-42 where his reputation preceded him, playing his first match in 1st Grade. He took 1-20 against University on debut, a match where Sid Barnes made 165. The following round against Manly at Manly Oval he headed the bowling with 4-45, while top-scoring in the second innings, belting 54 when quick runs were required.

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11 months ago



Alan Turner was Randwick’s first home-grown Australian Test cricketer. Although Randwick had been around since 1900, it wasn’t until 1975 when Alan made his Test debut against England at Edgbaston, a couple of weeks before his 25th birthday that a local cricketer made the big-time. That was the first of 14 Tests Alan was to play for a return of 768 runs at an average of 29.53 including a top score of 136.

Alan Turner was born at Camperdown on 23 July 1950. Having played A W Green Shield for Waverley, it was fortuitous for Randwick that Alan’s parents moved house to Little Bay where the Randwick Boys High pupil gravitated to the local cricketing ranks. His first season in 1966-67 was spent in 3rd Grade where the left-hand opener topped the batting with 470 runs including 116 against Manly in just his fourth game. His effort helped the side make the Grand Final that season. Soon after he toured South Africa with the Australian Schoolboys.

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11 months ago



Adam Voges, The Art of Coaching, the IPL and Building a Sustainable Winning Culture

Adam Voges had an exceptional career as a player and in a short time as a coach, has already achieved some remarkable things. His Western Australian team have won both the Sheffield Shield Title and One Day Cup for the past 3 seasons while the Perth Scorchers won back-to-back titles meaning his teams have won 8 of the last 9 domestic trophies. This success has inevitably meant 'Vogesy' is expected to be the next coach of Australia by many people in the know.

This was an awesome chat about Vogesy's coaching career, his coaching philosophies, coaching in the recent IPL, building a sustainable winning culture, the traits he looks for in young players, mindset, perfectionism, parenting athletes and a whole lot more.

We hope you enjoy this episode. This episode of the Cricket Mentoring Podcast is brought to you by, The Cricket Mentoring Community - /

We’re on a mission to help cricketers reach their potential by providing the mentoring I wish I had when I was a young pro. At Cricket Mentoring, we coach you on every aspect of your game - Technical, Tactical, Mental, Emotional, Physical and Lifestyle - the 6 Pillars of Success, so you can achieve the results you desperately desire.

Thanks to The Cricket Mentoring Community, we are now mentoring hundreds of serious and committed cricketers from 24 countries plus connecting them with an incredible network of specialist coaches, experts, professional players, and other like-minded cricketers.

If you're keen to become the best you can be, then join the Cricket Mentoring Community today.

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11 months ago



PLAI - Giving back to Cricket Clubs

For the next couple of months, I've been authorised to put AU $300 back into the club should you feel now is the right time to consider a partnership with PLAI.

As a quick revisit... PLAI is subscription free, enabling you to simplify your day to day running of the club by consolidating all key functions into one place. This includes the management of player availability, team selections, player communications, collecting of fees and so much more.

Growing up and playing country cricket in regional Victoria I understood the importance of building communities and having kids and parents be involved at the club level. As a community coach and volunteer in more recent years, I also recognise that clubs need to grow & generate new revenue to keep up with the rising costs.

Want to lock in a time to chat about next season? Pick a time that works for you here:

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11 months ago



Matthew O’Brien made his first grade debut for Sutherland District Cricket Club on 17 October 1993 to become first grade player number 162 for the club.

In 208 first grade games Matthew scored 6,050 runs at an average of 27.75 and hit 3 hundreds and 37 half centuries.

At the time of publication Matthew is not only the 6th highest first grade run scorer for Sutherland DCC he is also the 6th highest run scorer across all grades for the club. 9,181 runs at 29 with 6 hundreds and 54 half centuries

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11 months ago



Batting for Barbados

Lyon Cricket and The Hills Cricket Academy have united to create this fundraising lunch after the sudden collapse of their tour operator, devastating many dozens of young players, parents and coaches, and placing upcoming tours and clinics in jeopardy. With thanks to Canterbury Leagues Club, CUB, Tim Gilbert (MC), Tahir (Comedian), Mike Whitney, Steve O'Keefe, Dan Christian, Brett Lee, Moses Henriques, Gavin Robertson + many more, we invite you to join us in the beautiful Canterbury Leagues Showroom for a fantastic afternoon of entertainment, fine dining, a few drinks and a return to the stage of the legends themselves......SIX and OUT!!

*Ticket includes a premium 2 course lunch + Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
*Table bookings are a maximum of 8 people only.
A cash bar will be available, with ATM facilities on site.
Great Raffle Prizes + Silent & Live Auction items up for grabs!
Plenty of parking on site in the Leagues Club car park or Taxi/Uber Drop Off
Dress is smart casual.
DATE
Friday 28 June 2024 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10)
LOCATION
Canterbury Leagues Club
26 Bridge Rd, Belmore NSW 2192

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