Parnell Club

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Update No. 211 – Cricket’s “Club of the Year” Again

Auckland Cricket’s Club of the Year Award – The Simmonds and Osborne Trophy

At our Awards Dinner – Nick Albrect, Chairman of Auckland Cricket Association congratulating Parnell and presenting the Simmonds and Osborne Trophy to Craig Presland, our Chairman

Parnell CC has been awarded “Club of the Year” for just the 8th time since its inauguration in 1905 and, for the very the first time, the Club has received the Trophy in consecutive seasons, 2019/20 and 2020/2 The Awards Dinner

There has been much to celebrate this season just ended and the Club has held several Prizegivings – 3 sessions of Juniors, 1 of Seniors. Then, a marvellous finale, the Awards Dinner held in the Terry Jarvis Centre on 9 April. Some photos follow but fuller details of actual prizewinners will be included in the Annual Report.

Excellent food and Trophies for presentation to those who excelled

The Shelby Bros from Peaky Blinders - did a great job as MCs for the night

Junior Chairman Jeremy Boucher presented caps and trophies to Juniors, And Women’s Chairman Gemma Lord and Coach Henry Cameron did likewise to the Women

Nathan Robinson receiving the TG McIntosh Cup from Chairman Craig for the Most Outstanding School Cricketer (as one can see, Nathan has now left King’s College and is now attending Victoria University) And, right, The WJ Dinnison Cup is being presented by Phil Horne to Renee Macmillan, The Player Under 21 showing Most Prowess, Sportsmanship and Club Spirit. Note that, in 63 years, Renee is the first woman recipient of this trophy. Many notable names are on the Cup, note that in several years no presentation was made – a very high standard of recipient is demanded in honour of Bill Dinnison, a tireless worker for the Club over many decades. Congratulations Renee – very well deserved!

Head Coach Ian West received a standind ovation The Men’s Premier Grade Team having won the Cup – One Day Champions And, as runner up in the Two Day Championship, winning the Allan Thompson Memorial Trophy

And Parnell CC’s Player of the Year for 2020/21

ANDY LANE • CB Smith Cup for Highest Score: Andy, seen above on his way to 191 vs Takapuna, and Jocelyn Goodger’s Wagon Wheel of that innings • PA Badley Award for highest Senior Average: Andy – 62.11 • WM Wallace Salver for Highest Runs Aggregate: Andy’s 1,180 run aggregate for the Season is 2nd only to Tim McIntosh’s 1,256 in 2015/16 • The MJ Simpson Cup for Parnell CC’s “Player of the Year”: was awarded to Andy for his outstanding performance throughout the Season Andy had a truly outstanding 2020/21 Season. A Zimbabwean by birth, educated at Rangitoto College, Andy came to Parnell 4 sea sons ago to further his cricket. He has had the odd game for Auckland A but continuance of this form will surely gain Andy higher h onours in seasons to come! Congratulations Andy, an outstanding season!!

Auckland Cricket’s announcement – Parnell - Club of the Year for the 2nd year in succession - A recognition of excellence right through the Grades Juniors – Boys and Girls, Seniors – Men an Women of all Ages. And, very special, Jeff Crowe, for the very first time, Presenting, in person, the Jeff Crowe Cup to our Skipper Brad Rodden.

News From Overseas After what has been described as an “Arctic Spring”, club games are now under way. And some outstanding results from players well known to us:

JOSH FISHER pictured above, Josh has only just arrived in England and immediately turned out last weekend for Acton CC – the club he played so well for in 2019. Josh was meant to have returned last year but Covid prevented him. This time, with travel opening up, Acton, a 2nd division side and wanting promotion, sent him an SOS just 2 weeks ago. Met on arrival, played golf (losing a heap of balls) and, on Saturday, batting at 8 scored 30 and then took 3/29 off 7 overs. Sunday, in the Cup knockout, Josh opened the batting and hit 107. No success with the ball – 0/27 off 9 overs – but 2 wins to Acton and his Club is very happy!

ALEX GRIMES and HUGH TEESDALE On Saturday, in the South Yorkshire Premier League, Alex hit 104 for Appleby Frodingham against Tickhill. For Tickhill, the leading bowler was Hugh who took 3/76 off 14 overs including Alex who he had caught. Hugh has left North Middlesex and gone north.

ED BARTLETT and HARRY PRINCE are both playing for Wimborne and Colehill CC in Dorset and taking .

JOE KINGHORN-GRAY is 1st XI Senior Coach at Heriot CC, Edinburgh, for whom he bats 5 and opens the bowling.

IAN HARPER is playing for his old club in Surrey, Maori Oxshott CC, and batting no. 4. No news of his brother, Guy, who previously turned out for Ashtead CC nor Luke Trimming who was with Dorking CC.

ZAC ESSENHIGH turned 16 last month and opens the bowling for Newport CC’s 1st XI in the South Wales Premier League. Zac is in Glamorgan’s 2nd XI squad.

SIMON ROBERTS here for the full season in 2010/11, is now opening the batting and top scored with 63* for Leatherhead CC’s 1st XI in the Surrey Championship – Divison 1. Having graduated from Loughborough University a couple of years back, Simon is teaching at St Paul’s School, Barnes.

In Memoriam H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh

It was sad to record the death of the Duke who was a keen cricketer – another exit at 99. He was twice President of the - first in 1949 and again in 1974. In 1949 Parnell’s 3 players in the NZ Team, , and Johnny Hayes plus Baggage Master and Scorer, Warwick Watts , met him several times – first at East Molesey CC during a “friendly” and a week later at the 2nd Test at Lord’s. where, as MCC President, he was presented to the players during the game. Note that , another member of the ‘49ers, joined Parnell in 1950 when he moved up from . There have been many tributes to the Duke including the one below from the Barmy Army:

And Alan Graham, Parnell player of the 1950s/early 60s, later a noted journalist and Life Member of Karori CC, recalls “In 1974 I reported a visit of Prince Philip to the NZ soil research outfit in the Hutt Valley. A boffin told the visitor: One of our staff has fixed the soil on Athletic Park and since then the All Blacks have won every match there. Prince Philip with his usual dry humour replied: “Pity he doesn’t work on the Basin Reserve.” Four years later NZ beat England for the first time at, you guessed it, the Basin.”

Iain Gallaway

Iain (photo ODT files) Iain batting for IW Gallaway’s XI vs Ducks and Drakes, of Timaru, Easter 1967 (photo Editor)

Iain Gallaway, the “Voice of Carisbook” died recently in his 99th year. A lawyer and wonderful cricket and rugby radio commentator, Iain gave huge joy to his multitude of listeners. I remember his earliest reports from Pakistan and India back in 1955 – he travelled with ’s NZ Team and informed us of Bert Sutcliffe’s 230* and the deeds of JR Reid. In later years the commentary team of Gallaway, Coney, Waddell and Parker was legendary. Iain’s wife, Virginia, was a cousin of mine and, in 1967, I had the good fortune to be invited to join his team that gathered annually to play 2 or 3 games over Easter in the Maniatoto. I was able to bring a mate from Invercargill, Wayne Stephenson, and it was quite a formidable side – 4 Hadlee brothers, Barry, Martin, Dayle and 15 year old Richard, plus Keith Campbell who was performing well for Otago. We beat Patearoa (Iain and Virginia had a crib there) but lost to the Ducks and Drakes at Gimmerburn – Canterbury all rounder Murray Jack took the long handle to our pace attack and made hay. Matting on concrete, Dayle bowled rather too short, was hammered and bowled quicker, quicker and quicker – and Jack hit him further, further and further! Iain, ‘keeping was half way back

to the , Keith, the sole slip was, really, at Third Man, We lost and had to console ourselves after the game at the Patearoa Pub. We had more success on Easter Monday against Ranfurly on their home patch when Merv Brookes, a very talented leggie, won the day. Very sadly I had to decline further invitations to play – I was transferred to Nelson, Central Otago was too far away and any leave had to be spent in Auckland. But the memories of that Easter are still vivid – a brilliant experience even if I was the passenger in the side. Iain was most hospitable and I kept contact with him and the family intermittently over the years. And Iain was always “present” on Sports Roundup during those “lazy, hazy days of Summer” and his radio, ball by ball, commentaries are now very sadly missed.

IW Gallaway’s XI --Easter 1967, Maniatoto, Central Otago Back: Dayle Hadlee, Wayne Stephenson, Iain Gallaway, Merv Brookes, Martin Hadlee, not known, Richard Hadlee Front: Bryan Haggitt, Keith Campbell, Barry Hadlee, not known (photo Editor)

The Hundred

English Cricket is introducing a new T20 competition starting from 12 July – for Men and Women: Eight new teams have been created. Those teams will be:

• Birmingham Phoenix (Edgbaston) • London Spirit (Lord's) • Manchester Originals (Emirates Old Trafford) • Northern Superchargers (Emerald Headingley) • Oval Invincibles (Kia Oval) • Southern Brave (Ageas Bowl) • Trent Rockets () • Welsh Fire (Sophia Gardens) Each squad will be made up of 15 players with a maximum of three overseas stars.

Games of 100 balls but what has created comment is the introduction of new terminology – the following article from the Telegraph explains:

IT'S JUST NOT CRICKET: WICKETS TO BE RENAMED 'OUTS' FOR THE HUNDRED Exclusive: Move inspired by focus groups which suggested cricket terminology was a major barrier to getting people into grounds ByNick Hoult, CHIEF CRICKET CORRESPONDENT12 April 2021 • 4:37pm Get ready for "outs" instead of wickets when the new Hundred format launches in July.

In an effort to make the sport more accessible to new supporters, English cricket chiefs are ready to overhaul some of the game's historic terminology.

Telegraph Sport understands that one of the biggest changes will be that wickets will be described as "outs", while batsmen will be called batters in the men’s form of the game. The introduction of "outs" is likely to be the most controversial for traditionalists, many of whom are already sceptical about the introduction of the Hundred, which starts in 100 days time on July 21 when the women’s competition kicks off at .

Scrapping the term "wickets" promises to completely overhaul the way in which scoring is described. It means a team could be described as having 75 runs off 32 balls for two outs instead of 75 for two wickets off 32 balls. A bowler can still be said to have taken a but could be described as claiming 15 "outs" off 120 balls in the competition so far.

It is one of a number of ideas being considered by the ECB and broadcasters and although nothing has been finalised. market research has revealed that one of the biggest barriers for new supporters is the complexity of cricket’s terminology.

"Outs" is used in baseball but is also a cricket word so it is viewed as being acceptable as change. The ECB will not be inventing a new vocabulary for the competition but want to find the easiest and simplest way to describe this new format to people who may be encountering cricket for the first time.

"Runs", "balls" and "outs" will be the currency of the competition and while no phrases will be banned, commentators will be encouraged to use the new terminology. Batsmen will be made gender neutral — the continuation of a trend which is already under way in the game — but other terms like third man could go the same way.

The competition is intended to establish an identity which is distinct from other ECB tournaments. Organisers are understood to be treating its launch as a blank piece of paper to redraw cricket as we know it now.

Scorecards will also have to be altered and updated to reflect a 100-ball competition. There will be a change of ends after 10 balls and bowlers can deliver either five or 10 balls consecutively. A countdown clock from 100 to zero balls has been suggested, too.

The ideas have been extensively tested with focus groups and met with favourable responses, encouraging the ECB to be brave, bold and go for change, even though such moves are likely to infuriate the game's traditional domestic fanbase.

A spokesperson for The Hundred said: “The Hundred is designed to make cricket accessible to everyone, and research shows that the language of the game can sometimes be a barrier. Along with our broadcast partners, we want the Hundred to open cricket up to more people, as well as entertaining existing fans, so we’re discussing the clearest ways of explaining the game, but nothing’s been finalised.”

In a recent survey of almost 800 Telegraph readers, only one in four said they would attend a Hundred match, while seven of 18 county chief executives said they feared the competition would have a negative impact on county cricket. , one of the rights holders for the tournament, revealed on Monday that it had signed to front their coverage of the competition.

The broadcaster has also hired and Stuart Broad to provide punditry alongside Sky regulars such as , Ebony Rainford-Brent, Rob Key, Ian Ward, , , Mike Atherton and .

About to be Launched – “Tails To Tell” Another Bill Francis Biography

Following on his biographies of , Syd Smith, Barry Sinclair, Bevan Congdon, Stewie Dempster and, most recently, , this book will be launched on 12 July at the NZ Cricket Museum. Basin Reserve. The earlier books were quite obviously labours of love, very readable and most enlightening. I am sure the Bruce Taylor story will be just as enjoyable – Bruce Taylor was an inspirational player, a real match winner with both bat and ball. With his talents, what a wonderful player he would be today in the shorter forms of the game. Anyone interested in obtaining a copy please let me know - [email protected] – and I will arrange through the author and/or the publisher.

Book launch Wellington Friday 12 July

Our Professional Coaches are Available To Coach

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IAN WEST (NZC High Performance Coach) 021 142 5142 [email protected] Our Head Coach, Ian has a strong history of coaching and developing high performing players and successful teams in England, Samoa, and New Zealand. Since 2017/18 he has been Head Coach for Auckland A team and the U19s and has been EDCA’s Director of Cricket. He also had stints at Gloucestershire CCC. Ian played Premier cricket in the North Yorkshire and Durham League plus in Victoria, Australia, and for several Auckland clubs..

HENRY CAMERON (Level 2. Australia) 027 605 1016 [email protected] Welcome to Henry, Parnell’s newly appointed Head Women’s Coach. Henry grew up in the Wairarapa but has spent the last four years in South Australia coaching premier cricket including women’s teams. Now living in Remuera, Henry also runs his own personal training business.

CALLUM McCARTHY (ECB Level 2.) 027 297 0511 [email protected] In his second season at Parnell having come to us from the UK to play in 2019/20. Callum is an experienced coach – coaching in Warwickshire and he also had a season in Australia with the Trafalgar CC in Victoria. Callum presently Coach to our Men’s Premier Reserve team.

PLUS PARTIME PLAYER COACHES:

Ollie Pringle – Aniket Parikh OLLIE PRINGLE (Level 2. NZ) 022 303 2544 [email protected] Ollie is an outstanding player for our Prems – opening bowler and top order bat. On the fringe of greater playing honours for some seasons, Ollie is now contracted to Auckland Aces and made his 1st Class debut – long overdue recognition! He also coaches at Saint Kentigern College plus EDCA teams and has trained our Premier Women.

ANIKET PARIKH (Level 2. NZ) 021 112 7163 [email protected] Aniket is a spin bowling all-rounder in our Premier team. A great addition to the Club since his move here in 2018/19. He represented New Zealand U19s at the 2016 Junior World Cup and in 2017/18 had an Auckland Aces contract.Part of the EDCA/Parnell Pro Coaching Program & runs his own private sessions specialising in batting and spin bowling coaching.

OUR AFFILIATED COACHES: IAN TROTT (Level 3. ECB) 021 025 92441 [email protected] Ian, Parnell’s Head Coach for 11 seasons, is now Auckland Grammar’s Head Coach. Ian’s successes at Parnell, for EDCA and overseas – South Africa, England, Dubai – are legendary. Ian is still seen frequently at the TJC taking Grammar practices and taking ‘one on ones’ which can be arranged by appointment.

JONATHAN McINROY (Level 3. Sth Africa) 022 023 6496 [email protected] Jonathan came to Parnell from Port Shepstone High and had considerable success with Parnell youngsters and EDCA Girls in District Age Group Tournaments. Jonathan has moved on from full time coaching but is still available for ‘one on ones’.

ROY GOODYEAR (Level 3. Accredited NZ, BCCI, Aust.) 027 222 3433 [email protected] Roy played 1st Class cricket in Zimbabwe and for Natal. An of international standing, Roy has coached at St Kentigern and King’s Colleges. A wealth of experience – Roy is available for ‘one on ones’ and for mentoring.

THE TURKISH BREAD COMPANY:

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Message From Mike Wood, Player Sports Hi all, Things are getting real with Hollie’s fundraising drive. It’s off to a great start but we have a long way to go. Please see below and attached. • Please print off and throw them up in sports clubs, workplaces, schools, anywhere you think might be beneficial to the cause. • Obviously any digital sharing of these flyers is welcomed also. • Consistent high volume traffic to the Givealittle page over the next 6 weeks will be the key to success. • Hope for Hollie’ Givealittle: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/helping-hollie-fund • Hope for Hollie’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforhollie Thanks in advance, Mike. (For those not aware – Hollie’s Dad John works at Players Sports)

Mike Wood Managing Director 021 979 222 / 09 522 8170 14 Melrose Street, Newmarket, Auckland 1023

Brad Rodden asks that we all support his mate Paddy at The Corner! And you all know where The Corner is!

Dr Simon Kelly

Mt Eden Chiropractic www.mtedenchiro.co.nz 096388266 Personal recommendations from: PHIL HORNE: “Simon Kelly provided outstanding care for our Premier Men’s squad in 2018/19, and this season Simon has also worked with our Premier Women’s squad. I can personally recommend Simon’s expertise and his involvement played a very significant role in ensuring our players were in improved shape through the season.”

BRAD RODDEN PCC Premier concurs –“Simon and Mt Eden Chiropractic were a fantastic addition to Parnell Cricket Club last season and we very much appreciate their working with us again this summer. Simon and his team have given their time selflessly to us and provided an excellent service that gives our players every opportunity to stay fit and on the field all season. Simon gets a glowing review from every one of the players that goes in to see his team and his involvement again this season gives us an edge not many teams would be lucky enough to get. On behalf of PCC, thank you very much Simon. Brad” hil also adds that Simon hopes to play some matches for our Presidents team and his young son Riley, who plays for the Club

Players Sports

Players Sports Newmarket and Scarbro Tennis Centre stores are now open again to the public. You can shop in store, buy online or collect and collect. Visit www.playerssports.co.nz As you would assume extra health and safety measures are in place at both locations, however none of these measures will prevent the Players team providing you the best in store customer service they can as you seek to gear up for the sporting year ahead.

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