Pocket Profile - Luke Rowing - Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club
Wynnum Manly District Cricket Club | August 13, 2024
Luke Rowing is a budding young leg spinner who is part of Wynnum Manly's Lord's Taverners U17 Squad this season, alongside continuing his Grade cricket career having debuted at just 14 years of age.
Luke comes from a family with a rich history of cricket - his dad Ashley being a previous premiership winner at Wynnum Manly - whilst his grandad Ron holds a storied cricket career. In more recent seasons, Luke has had the opportunity to compete alongside his uncle, former 1st Grade player Mitchell Rowing.
Having dealt with more life challenges than most young men his age, Luke's inner strength and resilience is well suited to the art of leg spin bowling as he continues to chase his dream of playing 1st Grade.
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What year were you born?
2008
Tell us about your cricket journey. Where did you start junior cricket and the clubs you’ve played for in senior cricket
I started back in 2020 at Jimboomba cricket club then moved to Wynnum Manly later that year and have played grade cricket since 2022
If you can share with our fanss how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
I’m a leg spin bowler
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
Spending time with mates and having fun
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Making my debut for Wynnum in grade cricket
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Shane Warne
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Callum Smith
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Cameron Sinfield who I played against when playing for Wanderers
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Jordan Kingdon in A grade 2 seasons ago
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Preston Wells- good energy and good keeper
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Aden Biddle
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Skills would be Ali Nasar, I think he is a very good player, and Jed Wilson his determination to win
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Easy to talk to and a winning spirit
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Ken Carson
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Hayden Hamilton
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Fiji
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My Dad
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Thinking of ways to be better
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
Steve Smith, Joe Root and I would've loved to have met Shane Warne
Steve Smith
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Hanging out with friends and going out
What do you do for work?
I do some work for the family pool business Reliable Pool Care
Do you have a favourite quote?
Spin to win
What are your cricketing goals?
To play first grade for Wynnum
