Pocket profile - Cian Egerton - Sydney Cricket Club
Sydney Cricket Club | October 29, 2024
A dynamic young player at the Tigers who is well respected by his team mates and has a marvellous future ahead.
Enjoy his cricket journey
What year were you born?
2003
Tell us about your cricket journey.
I started playing backyard cricket with my family in Ireland. Joined my first team Waterford CC as an 8-year-old. Later played for Cork Harlequins CC and Rush CC. Then moved to Australia and played in Wollongong and now Sydney Cricket Club.
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Allrounder
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What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
The chatter that gets thrown around the dressing room or in the 90th over after a long day in the field. Winning games and celebrating team mates success
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Being presented with my 1st grade cap by Kain Anderson who also made a nice speech, and we also had a win.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Andrew Flintoff
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Connor O’Riordon
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Steven O’Keffe
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Neil Rocks scoring 140 off 50 balls
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Beau McClintock
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Joel Wright
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Tristan McDonald and Tyler Robertson
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Someone who backs their teammates.
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Pink Floyd
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
James Caprarelli
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Would love to go to Tokyo
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
The support of my family and my dad.
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Just try and enjoy the moment and reflect on the reasons I play.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Theo Von, Kevin Bridges and Carl Barron
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Spend time with my family and friends.
What do you do for work?
I’m a renderer and plasterer apprentice
Do you have a favourite quote?
The odds of existing is basically zero
