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Gordon District Cricket Club

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Craig McGregor was a hard working wicket keeper batter and is the proud owner of Gordon District Cricket Club player number 449.

Let's find out more about Craig's journey in the game.

I was a wicketkeeper who Adam Gilchrist ruined. Before Gilly came along you could average 20 with the bat at 8 or 9 as a keeper as long as you could keep well. That was me, could keep OK and would like to think I could contribute with the bat even though I only had about 3 shots :). Thanks Gilly……

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3 months ago

Esmatullah Habibi

Cricket Coach

Afghanistan, Afghanistan

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As a left-arm orthodox spinner and a left-hand middle-order batter, my journey in the world of cricket has been filled with exciting moments and invaluable lessons. Left-arm spin bowling is an art that requires precision, exceptional control, and the ability to outthink the batter. It has taught me the importance of patience and how strategic planning can help take crucial wickets.

In my role as a middle-order batter, I play a vital part in maintaining the team’s balance in challenging situations

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1768/esmatullah-habibi/blog/2691/journey-of-a-versatile-cricketer-challenges-and-triumphs-as-a-left-arm-orthodox-spinner-and-left-hand-middle-order-batter

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3 months ago

Gordon District Cricket Club

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The widely respected Green Shield Competition has just commenced, where high standard Cricket can again be expected from a competition that has been played for well over a century.

Once again a very young Stags team has been assembled under the leadership of outstanding coaches, Nick Miller and Matt Wright.

Playing his fourth year of Greenies for the Stags, Vivaan Gandhi (pictured) captains the team and is a key player.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/297/gordon-district-cricket-club/blog/2693/gordon-district-cricket-club-green-shield-team-2024-25

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3 months ago

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Stags Record Partnership

Newspaper article attached - photo source - North Shore Times, Round 1, 1998

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3 months ago

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Sam Konstas became Australian Test player #468 on Boxing Day – the second Australian Test player with Greek heritage after Jason Gillespie. He is the fourth youngest Test player for Australia.

Sam was dismissed for 60 off 65 balls in 90 minutes, hitting 6 fours & 2 sixes. He brought up his 50 off 52 balls (5 fours & 2 sixes)

Full innings:

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 6 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 L 0 2 0 0 4 1 4 0 2 6 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 W

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2695/sam-konstas-test-debut-thursday-26-december-2024

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3 months ago

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Today, Sam Konstas will become the 15th player who has played for Sutherland to play in a Boxing Day Test match, either for Australia or the opposition. The following Boxing Day Test matches have featured at least one player who has been either a current Sutherland player or a previous or future Sutherland player:

1975 – 26-29 December…

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3 months ago

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

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In 2013-14, pace bowler Pat Burns split his season between 2nds & 3rds. In 2nds, he played 8 matches and took 7 wickets at 41.1. However, he also played 8 matches in 3rds, where his figures were much more respectable – 8 matches for 29 wickets at an average of 11.8. This included two remarkable bowling performances:

Round 4 vs Randwick Petersham at Sutherland Oval

Randwick Petersham won the toss and batted. Pat Burns opened the bowling and took 1-2 off the first over, which also included a leg-bye. After the second over from skipper Josh Zywietz, the score was 1/7. The first ball of Pat’s second over went for four byes (1/11), followed by a dot ball. Then the fireworks started:

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2689/pat-burns-takes-a-double-hat-trick-and-a-hat-trick-in-the-same-season

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3 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

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Not long after Simpson's retirement, the club also lost Peter Toohey and Steve Rixon, both of whom switched to new clubs after changing addresses. Rixon's departure should have created more opportunities for the gifted Dyer, but he had already moved to the Sydney club in search of a regular First Grade place. So Greg Bowden, Ray's son, became First Grade's wicket-keeper, and impressed with his agile work behind the stumps and some dogged lower-order batting.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/161/western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-sydney/blog/2688/western-suburbs-people-a-western-suburbs-district-cricket-club-story

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3 months ago

St George Cricket Club

Sydney, Australia

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We continue our St George First Grade Player Series with one of the greatest glovemen.

St George 1st Grade Player No.213 - Ray Tozer

A high quality wicket keeper and handy right handed batsman, Ray debuted for the club in 1961-62 and made his First Grade debut in the season of 1964-65. He would become an integral part of one of the most successful grade teams in the history of the competition.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/275/st-george-cricket-club/blog/2687/ray-tozer-a-real-keeper

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3 months ago

Manly Warringah District Cricket Club

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The 1988-89 season was a special one for the Manly Warringah Waratahs. We won the 1st Grade Premiership under the Captaincy of Greg Bush, as well as winning the prestigious Club Championship.

Our 1st Grade win was the first since the 1973/74 season when Mick Pawley led the team to victory, while the Club Championship was only our 2nd win ever, and was the first since the 1976/77 season.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/2686/1988-89-1st-grade-premiers-and-club-champions

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3 months ago

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Ryan Bonnor will go down as one of the most talented all-round cricketers ever to play for Manly.

A leg-spinning all-rounder, the man affectionately known as "Doochy" could do it all.

When he was on with the ball, it was amazing to see. He had a click of his fingers that was a pleasure to listen to, and showed that the ball was spinning big. You could almost pick his variations just from listening to how loud his "click" was.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/338/manly-warringah-district-cricket-club/blog/2685/the-enigmatic-ryan-bonnor

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3 months ago

Stuart Maurice

Sydney, Australia

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Looking through my old memorabilia today I came across a prized trophy from 1974. By the end of that day I had thoughts I could be joining Lillee and Thommo scattering pom's stumps at the SCG in the next few months. I was a dreamer though.

It all came about when I was attending Matraville High, the home of Russell Fairfax, the Ella brothers, Llyod Walker, Eddie Jones, David Knox and on a non-sporting note, Bob Carr.

To say this place was a sporting icon is selling it short, it was sport, sport and more sport and a few people actually thought we were there to learn academically. They were kidding themselves.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/101/stuart-maurice/blog/2684/my-greatest-cricket-season

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3 months ago

James Knight

Founder

Canberra, ACT, Australia

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The greatest moment in Australia-India cricket relations.

Thankfully fate played a helping hand and Australia won so easily the next day that we finished our work early, and when we arrived back at our hotel there were the original six boys, with bats and balls in hands, loitering nearby.

So back we went to the dusty field for more handshakes, scribbles of our names, and long run-offs that pushed in through the gloom while tuk-tuks, cars, trucks, and tractors farted the background score to spasmodic bursts of ‘Good shot, sah’; ‘Oh very well bowled sah;’ and ‘You are very fine player, sah.’

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/311/james-knight/blog/167/the-greatest-moment-in-australia-india-cricket-relations

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3 months ago

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At the end of the 1987-88 season, Steve Rixon announced his retirement from first class cricket, meaning that he would be available for a full season of first grade in 1988-89. At the end of the season, John Dyson wrote in his captain’s report for the annual report:

Our other allrounder, Steve Rixon, had a great final year. He remained the premier gloveman in NSW and thankfully his tenacity with the bat returned, so that we were treated to some vintage Rixon strokeplay, including the world-renowned “woop” through mid-wicket from outside off stump. On top of this, he captained the team during my State duty absence and performed the Club Coach’s role with distinction. I know that I’ll miss playing cricket with Steve in the future

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/294/sutherland-district-cricket-club/blog/2683/steve-rixons-final-1st-grade-season

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3 months ago

Cricket Conversations

Randwick Petersham Cricket Club

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Today, we engage in an important conversation about a topic that has impacted, can impact, and could continue to impact everyone in the cricket community.

You would no doubt be aware when watching Test Cricket this summer, that the Cancer Council and The Australian Government have partnered with Cricket Australia to deliver the sun smart message to TV and live audiences at games.

But the big question is what has been done at a local level in community cricket.

Last year, the Hunter Melanoma Foundation (HMF) in Newcastle entered a partnership with the Cardiff District Boolaroo (CB’s) Cricket Club. The partnership is unique and the first of its kind in the Hunter and Newcastle Region.

Together they’re working on educating the players and members about sun safety and early detection of melanoma using various means.

Let’s introduce our guest Claudia Tolhurst – Executive Officer of the Hunter Melanoma Foundation and Paul Hillier the Vice President of the Cardiff Boolaroo District Cricket Club

This conversation was proudly sponsored by Zown

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/1684/echo-cricket/blog/2682/cricconnect-conversation-with-hunter-melanoma-foundation-and-cardiff-boolaroo-district-cricket-club

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3 months ago

Claudia Tolhurst

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Hi Paul, Claudia here from the Hunter Melanoma Foundation. I'm interested in doing some research amongst your followers/members on how many cricket clubs out there are wearing shirts made with UPF50+ fabric?

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3 months ago

Sydney, Australia

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Randwick Petersham Cricket - Round 11 Limited Overs v Mosman at Petersham Oval - 21 December 2024

Had any one of the famous radio cricket commentators, such as Alan McGilvray, John Arlott or Jim Maxwell, been broadcasting the limited overs 1st Grade match between Randwick Petersham and Mosman at Petersham Oval today, here’s how the last ball may have been described: “Pace bowler Daya Singh is back at his mark ready to deliver the last ball to Mosman’s no. 11, Cooper Johnston, who may be feeling a little nervous as they need one run to tie and two to win.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/258/randwick-petersham-cricket-club/blog/2681/randwick-petersham-cricket-round-11-limited-overs-v-mosman-at-petersham-oval-21-december-2024

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3 months ago

Belmont District Cricket Club

Newcastle, Australia

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Pocket Profile - James Burke - Belmont District Cricket Club

Started juniors for valentine then moved to lake mac. Played a season with the city lightsabres under Ben Allen’s ruthless captaincy. I’ve played all my seniors at Belmont, maybe 6 years, and have played seasons in each grade.

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3 months ago

Sydney University Cricket Club

Western Suburbs District Cricket Club Sydney

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Mark Faraday played NSW Premier Cricket from 2001 to 2016 and in first grade scored 5,383 runs at an average of 24.46.

In this Q&A Mark shares many of his experiences and as you’ll see he continues to make a valuable contribution to the game and his club.

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/260/sydney-university-cricket-club/blog/130/mark-faraday-success-thrives-on-teamwork

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3 months ago