Pocket profile - Cameron Hemp - Prahran Cricket Club
Prahran Cricket Club | April 09, 2024
Cameron Hemp made his first grade debut for Prahran Cricket Club on the 4 December 2021 against Camberwell Magpies and is the proud owner of first grade cap number 609.
Cameron’s father David is the owner of Prahran first grade cap number 579.
Cameron scored his first hundred in first grade opening the batting against St Kilda in round 3 of the 2023-24 season. 109 off 171 balls including 10 fours and 6 sixes.
In round 16 of the 2023-24 season Cameron scored 163 not out against Frankston Peninsula off 221 balls including 16 fours and 6 sixes.
In the 2023-24 season Cameron scored 619 runs at an average of 619.
Here’s our quick pocket profile with Cameron Hemp.
Chemist Warehouse is a proud sponsor of Prahran Cricket Club
What year were you born?
2002
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket
I was born in England, moved to Melbourne when I was 12. I played local cricket for Hampton Cricket Club, and then grade cricket for Prahran Cricket Club. Started at Prahran when I was 15 and played in all four grades. I made my first-grade debut when I was 19.
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
An aggressive opening and top order batter and bowl off spin.
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
I enjoy the friendships and companionships, working towards a team goal.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Scoring a hundred at the Junction Oval against St Kilda in 2023/24
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Faf Du Plessis
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Henry Thornton
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Todd Murphy
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Ethan Brooks 140 off 70 against Footscray T20
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
George Lavelle
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Jake Hancock and Matt Wilcox
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Someone who stays level headed when things get tough and keeps the boys motivated
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
ABBA
Who’s the king of selfies at your club?
George Delimitrou
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Capetown
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My old man, David Hemp
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Remembering why I play and the love for the game.
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Elon Musk, Adam Sandler, Margot Robbie
Adam Sandler and Margot Robbie
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Going to the beach and playing tennis
Are you working or studying?
I’m studying business and marketing at Monash University
Do you have a favourite quote?
Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.
Have you set yourself goals for the 2024-25 season?
Goals going forward are to keep scoring runs and contributing to team wins.
Can we ask, what would it mean to you to play first class cricket?
An absolute goal of mine, not just to play a game, but to have a career.
Cameron Hemp
