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Update No.170 – Almost Spring!!!!!

TEST SERIES ABOUT TO BEGIN vs SRI LANKA

No , no , no Jimmy Neesham – but the Black Caps do have Will Somerville who could play and who took 7/127 in his previous Test, vs Pakistan, last December

Will – for Parnell last season vs Howick Pakuranga when he took 6/10 off 7 overs

Will is no stranger to the conditions he will find in Sri Lanka – hot and extremely humid, very difficult to grip the ball in the tropics. But Will succeeded brilliantly in his debut Test vs Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in the U.A.E. – 4/72 & 3/52, 7/127 in the match which NZ won by 123 runs.

The pace bowlers who performed so will at the ICC CWC – Ferguson, Henry and Neesham have been omitted and, instead, the Black Caps have taken four spinners – Will (offies), Santner and Patel (left arm orthodox) and Astle (right arm leggies). Sodhi, not chosen, has just had great success in the Canadian T20s.

BEST WISHES TO WILL AND TO ALL THE BLACK CAPS!!!

New Zealand Cricket Has Come a Long Way Since This As Reported in the NZ Herald of Monday, 14 January 2013

New Zealand dismissed for 47 in Test vs South Africa, hard on the heels of being replaced as NZ by Brendan McCullum.

Since then in Tests – • Brendan McCullum – scored a triple and a double and hit the fastest century ever in his final Test • Ross Taylor has now scored 6727 runs average 46.71 with highest score 290 • totals 6139 runs at 53.38 with a highest score of 242* Plus the bowling feats of and ! So, in addition to the Black Caps’ stunning performance in the ICC CWC19, New Zealand is now Number 2. in Test Match Standings!

Annual General Meeting

Annual Report booklets are available for collection from the TJC It can be posted on request or a copy emailed – contact Manager Steve Hurdley on 520 5933 or

The Club’s AGM was held on Wedneday evening, 31 July and 42 members attended plus Nick Albrecht, the newly elected Chairman of Cricket who has replaced Rex Smith and Iain Laxon, the CEO of Auckland Cricket.

Of particular note, three additional Hon. Vice Presidents were elected – long standing Junior Grade Co-ordinators Nicki Hall and Victoria Wilkes-and retiring Board Member, Dominic Drumm. Such election recognising the truly excellent work that Nicki and Victoria had done over a very long period of time. In Dominic’s case, we thank him for resurrecting Women’s Premier Grade cricket – an outstanding effort!

Your Board is now extended to seven to specifically include a Women’s Representative, Simon Wood resigned last February and, as mentioned, Domininic Drumm did not stand for re-election. The elected Officers for 2019/20 are therefore:

Patron: Mike Simpson President Rod Smith Chairman Craig Presland Hon. Secretary: Craig Speakman Hon. Treasurer: Greg James Jeremy Boucher Board Mambers: Kelly Baxter, Jeremy Boucher (Juniors’ Chair), Peter Hickman (Seniors’ Chair), Gemma Lord (Women’s Chair)

The new faces on the Board are:

Kelly Baxter Peter Hickman Gemma Lord KELLY BAXTER is a solicitor working for Spark and is the fiancee of Ben Rae, the Men’s Premier Grade player and former Canterbury rep. Kelly’s legal knowledge, IT and marketing skills will be invaluable to the Board

PETER HICKMAN has been Club Captain since 2016/17 and his exceptional administrative skills are very well known to the Senior Grades and, to some extent, to the Juniors. Pete is studying Sports Administration, works part time at Players Sports and has done internships at Counties Manukau Cricket, the Warriors and Bowls NZ. Pete plays for our Thirds.

GEMMA LORD the new Women’s Chair, plays for our Women’s Premier Grade XI. Gemma’s presence on the Board as a player is very timely and gives a much needed voice for the women, and girl, players. Gemma is an Insurance Executive working for the insurance broking firm of Long Burroughs.

Helping Hollie – A Message From Phil, Our Director of Cricket

HELP HOLLIE GRIP Please see a wonderful initiative from our friends at PLAYERS SPORTS. You will be able to read Hollie’s story on the link below. I would personally encourage you to support Hollie. I have known the family for many years, and I consider John (Hollie’s Dad) a close friend. John and the family have been incredibly strong during this very difficult time and from my perspective have been inspirational and an amazing example of what being a family is all about. If you can help Hollie by purchasing the Hollie batting grip, I would urge you to do so, it is a small request which will make big difference. https://www.playerssports.co.nz/cricket/product/14417/kookaburra-helping-hollie-chevron-grip Thanks Phil Phil Horne Director of Cricket

HOLLIE BEATTIE BATTING GRIPS ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR SPONSOR PLAYERS SPORTS

And Mike Wood from Players Sports advises that “New stock is arriving every week so perhaps mention for members to follow our social media for updates (or pop in each weekend to see what’s new!)”

Players Sports – Gearing up for the the Season?

As Mike Wood, at Players Sports says “New stock is arriving every week so perhaps mention for members to follow our social media for updates (or pop in each weekend to see what’s new!) – Just look at our GM wall below! And batsmen, how about you all having maroon helmets with the Parnell Rose on it!” Easily arranged by our staff at 14 Melrose Street, Newmarket.”

2nd Ashes Test at Lord’s is About to Start – Memories for Your Editor –“Massie’s Match” and ’ Debut, June 1972

What an incredible start to the Series! Just the build up - after the CWC win England played a Test at Lord’s against Ireland and was bowled out for 85, recovered superbly after Ireland lead by 122 on the first innings and then cleaned Ireland out for just 38! Then the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston – England had in real trouble at the start but gained a 90 run first innings lead only to lose, eventually by a massive 251 runs ……………!!!! Lord’s hasn’t always been a happiest ground for England – the only Ashes Tests your Editor has been present at were in 1972. The game at Lord’s was particularly memorable. First, Ross Edwards and made their Test debuts. Both from West Australia, Ross was a good friend – he played 3 seasons for Parnell (Eastern Seconds cf Premier Reserves) in the early 1960s when qualifying as an accountant. Massie was a 2nd cousin to Annie, one of my London flatmates.

Ross Edwards Bob Massie photos per EPNScricinfo The Test started in gloomy conditions and remained heavily overcast throughout with rain threatening but never arriving. England won the toss and batted – Geoff Boycott and John Edrich facing Denis Lillee and Massie. Boycott was bowled by Massie for 11 and, from then fell regularly - 3/28 wit 2 to Lillee. Then Massie had Basil D’Oliveiva lbw and bowled Mike Smith - 5/97. Massie was moving the ball prodigiously, in and outswing Tony Greig (54) and Alan Knott (43) held out for a while and Ray Illingworth and both scored 30s. But no stopping Massie – 8 for 84 off 32.5 overs 7 maidens on debut. Lillee took 2/98 off 28. England all out for 272. John Snow and John Price dismissed both Australian openers in no time but Ian (56) and rescued the innings until the former was lbw to Snow who removed Walters just 2 runs later 4/84. Ross Edwards to the crease and he batted confidently and saw off the pace attack only to be caught off Illingworth for 28. Greig Chappell carried on, helped by (50) hitting 131. The Australians totalled 308 – their run rate being 2.52 to England’s 2.92. England, batting again, had no answer to the Aussies’ pace and swing – Boycott bowled by Lillee who then removed Luckhurst caught behind. Then Massie took over – Edrich, D’Oliveira fell to him, Mike Smith battled on but the rest tumbled. Smith was finally 9th out for 30 at 81 leaving the last pair, Gifford and Price, to add 35. Massie finally cleaned up having Price caught for 19 – taking 8 for 53 and England dismissed for 116. A Bob Massie’s astonishing figures: 32.5 7 84 8 27.2 9 53 8 Match figures 60.1 overs 16 maidens 137 runs` 16 wickets Needing 81 for victory, Keith Stackpole didn’t mess around – he hit 57* off 79 balls to give Australia an 8 win.

Postscript: Bob Massie never hit the headlines again, he lost the ability to bowl his outswinger and soon faded from . During the last day’s play, he bowed from the Nursery End and then fielded at either deep third man of fine leg – on the boundary. I was sitting at that end and there were many Aussies and, as the wickets started to tumble, as Massie, having completed his over, returned to his position on the boundardy the crowd would give him a rousing welcome back. So much so that coins were being flung to him, then notes – the outfield was being littered with money. Massie ignored it at first but commonsense took over and he filled his pockets! And Ross Edwards – he took over from Bruce Francis as opener and, at Trent Bridge, hit 170. He played in 20 Tests, hit 1171 runs at 40.37, joined ’ team and came back to Parnell at Easter 1984 for our Jubilee, was Guest Speaker at our Dinner and played in the social game on the Sunday.

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NOTES FROM YOUR EDITOR - ICC CWC 2019 ETC.

What a magnificent Tournament - New Zealand, in particular, took part in some superb games culminationg in that unbelievable Final. Which led your Editor to reflect on this very recent trend of administrators to reduce competition in junior sports. Talk of North Harbour Rugby no longer selecting rep. teams for those of primary/intermediate school age, and mention of axing of Hockey’s Hatch Cup and Rugby’s Roller Mills Tournament. To prevent burn out ………..!!! Some years back NZ Cricket shelved the North Island Primary School Tournament – much to the dismay of Parnell’s President Rod Smith who twice took part in it for Auckland. Rod was selected for the North Island team of ‘65/66– burnt out, no way – though, rather than carry on with the game here, he travelled and has played cricket in Africa, SE Asia and England. Rod is now organiser of the Auckland and NZ Over 60s teams – now a rapidly growing part of the game. Recently Auckland stopped selecting U14 teams – “too young” it was said … really? Your Editor was never good enough even to trial even for Eastern’s U14 side – but did it put me off cricket? No – it inspired me to learn more of the game and, at least to improve sufficiently to participate with the rising stars of the day – Ross Morgan and Peter McGregor of my age and brilliant youngsters coming through – , Terry Jarvis, Ross Edwards and Johnny Carson. And looking back at another Auckland U14 side, that of 1963/64: Auckland Boys (U14) – 1963-64 Season

Back - B Gemmell, M Richards, P Ferguson, D Winstone Middle -D Simmonds (Manager) G Howarth, W McCormick, R Crowe, JD Scott (Coach) Front - G Wallace, R Lewis, P Stitchbury (Captain), S Warren, J Batty, J Parker Note that Parnell players were the captain, Peter Stitchbury plus Richard Crowe and Greg Wallace. Peter Stichbury tells me that Mr Scott, the coach, was excellent and he was helped considerably by and his own father. and John Parker both went on to play for, and captain, New Zealand. Bruce Gemmell became an All Black, owns a thriving tyre business and is immediate Past President of Auckland Rugby Union. David Simmonds, the Manager, a stalwart of Suburbs NL was awarded the Carson Cup this year by Auckland Cricket. Peter Stitchbury says he was most grateful for the opportunity and experience the captaincy gave him and commented that over the 30 odd years that he had managing a company, he always chose staff that had participated in team sport. After college, he didn’t continue long in cricket but went on to play a lot of tennis. David Winstone, likewise, was a tennis player and Richard Crowe became a senior executive with Shell in Taranaki Did being selected and playing for Auckland at U14 burn these lads out? NO, of course not – utter nonsense, and to think so is just a figment of this PC age! Youngsters just love competition and to be given the opportunity to achieve to their full potential. To deprive them of that opportunity is both retrograde and shameful. Back to the ICC CWC19 – quite noticeable that the top run scorers in the Tournament – Rohit Sharma, Yakib, Kane Williamson, , and Jason Roy were those who relied very much on playing straight and with sound basic technique. Sure, Jos Buttler and did well at times with ramps and reverse sweeps but their successes were limited and few others resorted regularly to the unorthodox. Which makes the coaching of our juniors in the basic fundamentals of the game so essential. Get the basics right in the beginning and then, but only then, allow the gimmicks and extravagant shots advocated today. Remember always no one ever makes runs once they are back in the hutch! And just a few relections from an old timer: • what a magnificent Tournament the ICC CWC was and the Black Caps were certainly the moral victors • the standard of umpiring was astonishingly good but it is time to do away with the “umpire’s call”. Technology is now so good it is either out or . And why restrict the number of referrals? CORRECT decisions are wanted. • number of wickets taken/lost should be the decider not boundaries.

And gender – in 1987/88 Emily Drumm was selected for Auckland Under 14 BOYS - ON MERIT – nothing wrong with that!!!

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RAY WHITE/MEGAN JAFFE REAL ESTATE

STEEN NIELSEN Licensee Salesman P (09) 520 9100 M 027 577 8336 E [email protected] • a cricketer at international level – represented Denmark for 10 years • worked 3 years in elite sports management with some of Denmark’s top athletes • played 3 season of Premier grade cricket in Wellington and Auckland in the 1990s before emigrating here in 2005 • from 2009 a top achiever for the Ray White Group receiving multiple awards incl. the Marketing Excellence Salesperson • has built a team of experts with drive, energy and commitment for sales campaigns

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Our Professional Coaches

Ian West Roy Goodyear Ian West (Level 2) 021 1425 142 Our Head Coach, Ian has a strong history of coaching and developing high performing players and successful teams in England, Samoa, Australia and New Zealand. In 2017/18 he was Head Coach for Auckland Aces A team and the U19s as well as being EDCA’s Director of Cricket. He also has stints at Gloucestershire CCC. Ian played Premier cricket in the North Yorkshire and Durham League plus in Victoria, Australia, and for several Auckland clubs.

Roy Goodyear (Level 3) 027 2223433 Roy has vast experience – a Level 3 coach accredited in NZ, India BCCI, Australia and ICC. Roy’s playing days were in Zimbabwe and for Natal – in the days of Barry Richards. Roy coached the King’s College 1st XI to great successes in the Gillette Cup and, in addition, he is an umpire of international standing.

And will shortly to join us to coach our Women’s Premier Grade Team.

AND OUR ASSOCIATED COACHES Ian Trott (Level 3) 021 02592441 Ian’s experience is legendary – South Africa, UK, Dubai, India &, of course NZ. Ian spent almost 11 seasons at Parnell as Head Coach. Under he mentorship he took our Premier side to wins in both the Cup and the Trophy.He has now moved to Auckland Grammar School as Head of Coaching and coaches the 1st XI. Ian is still be available to coach Parnell members “one on one” by appointment.

Simon Herbst (Level 2) 021 02364880 From Pretoria, South Africa, where he played Premier Grade cricket, Simon is a very experienced coach. With Parnell for several years, he has now moved to Auckland Grammar School where he is coaching their Colts Xi. Simon is still available for “one on one” coaching by appointment.

Jonathan McInroy (Level 3) 022 023 6496 is an exceptional coach for Parnell and for EDCA. Jonathan has had outstanding success with the EDCA U15 Girls in past years and also with EDCA Boys’ teams. Prior to emigrating to NZ, Jonathan coached at Port Shepstone High in Natal. He now does considerable coaching at Saint Kentigern Boys’ School where he is very highly regarded.

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Women's division to debut in Harrogate We've had numerous enquiries about setting up a women's grade. And we are now delighted to announce that Harrogate 2020 will see the introduction of a women's grade into Golden Oldies Cricket. With the growth of numbers in women's cricket over recent years, there are now teams who wish to be part of the world's best cricket party. We are all looking forward to seeing women's cricket played in the spirit of fun, friendship and fraternity. Who can play? The Women's Grade will be open to any player aged 30+ and teams will play the regular Golden Oldies laws. If you know individuals or a team that would love to be part of the festival, please spread the word by forwarding this email. And if anyone has questions please don't hesitate to contact myself or Ellie Bigsby. Best wishes for the festive season This will be our last communication for 2018. Very soon the Harrogate Festival will be “next year”. The team at Golden Oldies Cricket HQ wishes you all an enjoyable Festive Season and a happy New Year. For those of you in the Southern Hemisphere we hope your cricket season is going well and for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere we trust you are wintering well in the knowledge the cricket season is only a few months away.

Peter McDermott Festival Director [email protected] Visit our website for more info - www.gocricketharrogate.com

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