FIXTURES 2011 First Eleven Home Fixtures in Bold Type

FIXTURES 2011

First Eleven

Home Fixtures in bold type

May

Saturday 1 Highgate 1.30pm

Sunday 2

Monday 3 1.00pm

Saturday 8 =West Harrow 1.00pm Sunday 9

PH North London Muslims 1.00pm

Saturday 15 =Perivale Phoenicians 1.00pm

Sunday 16

PH Brondesbury 1.00pm

Saturday 22 =Old Actonians 1.00pm

Sunday 23

PH North London Muslims 1.00pm

Monday 24 1.00pm

Saturday 29 =Alexandra Park 1.00pm

Sunday 30 Family Day 10.30pm

June

Saturday 5 =Southall 1.00pm

Saturday 12 =Hanwell 1.00pm

Sunday 13 +Amersham 1.30pm Saturday 19 =S.K.L.P. 1.00pm

Sunday 20 +Highgate 1.30pm

PH North London Muslims 1.00pm

Saturday 26 =Sri Lankan Cavaliers 1.00pm

July Saturday 3 =Turnham Green 1.00pm Sunday 4 + Alexandra Park 1.30pm Saturday 10 =West Harrow 1.00pm Sunday 11 Saturday 17 =Perivale Phoenicians 1.00pm Sunday 18 +Winchmore Hill 1.30pm PH North London Muslims 1.00pm Friday 23 Paddington (Ron Bunning Memorial) 5.30pm Saturday 24 =Old Actonians 1.00pm Sunday 25 Saturday 31 = Alexandra Park 1.30pm

August Sunday 1 +Harefield 1.00pm PH North London Muslims 1.00pm Saturday 7 =Southall 1.00pm Sunday 8 +Berkhamsted 1.00pm Saturday 14 =Hanwell 1.00pm Sunday 15 +Chipperfield & Clarendon 1.00pm Saturday 21 =S.K.L.P, 12.30pm Sunday 22 +Crouch End 12.30pm Saturday 28 =Sri Lankan Cavaliers 12.30pm Sunday 29 Area Colts Finals 9.30am Monday 30 Presidents Day 10.30am

September Saturday 4 =Turnham Green 12.00pm Sunday 5 +Hertford 12.30pm Saturday 11 6 A Side Comp 10.00am Sunday 12 Work Party Saturday 18 Sunday 19

= Middlesex Championship (Division Two) Matches + Slazenger Chess Valley League (Division Four) Matches

CAN YOU HELP

Any parent or players who can assist with coaching our many Colts on a Friday evening, or would be happy to help transport the team to away matches please contact the appropriate team coach. It would be very much appreciated.

There are recognized coaching courses available to suit all levels from helpers through to senior coaches – if you are interested in attending a course please contact Ted or Sue for details.

FIXTURES 2011

Second Eleven

Home Fixtures In Bold Type

May

Saturday 8 =West Harrow 1.00pm

Saturday 15 = Perivale Phoenicians 1.00pm Saturday 22 = Old Lyonains 1.00pm Saturday 29 = Alexandra Park 1.00pm Sunday 30 Family Day 10.30am

June

Saturday 5 = Glaxo 1.00pm

Saturday 12 = Hanwell 1.00pm Saturday 19 = Crouch End 1.00pm Saturday 26 = Sri Lankan Cavaliers 1.00pm July

Saturday 3 = Pinner 1.00pm

Saturday 10 = West Harrow 1.00pm Saturday 17 = Perivale Phoenicians 1.00pm Saturday 24 = Old Lyonians 1.00pm Saturday 31 - Alexandra Park 1.00pm

August

Saturday 7 = Glaxo 1.00pm Saturday 14 = Hanwell 1.00pm Saturday 21 = Crouch End 12.30pm Saturday 28 =Sri Lankan Cavaliers 12.30pm Sunday 29 Area Colts Final 9.30am Monday 30 Presidents Day 10.30am

September Saturday 4 = Pinner 12.00pm Saturday 11 6-A-Side-Comp 10.00pm Sunday 12 Work Party Saturday 18 Sunday 19

= Middlesex Championship (Division Two) Matches

FIXTURES 2011

Third Eleven

Home Fixtures in bold type

May

Saturday 1 Highgate 1.30pm Saturday 8 *Winchmore Hill IV 1.30pm

Saturday 15 *Barnet B’s IV 1.30pm

PH *Brondesbury IV 1.30pm

Saturday 22 *Kenton IV 1.30pm

Saturday 29 *Ealing V 1.30pm

PH *Brondesbury IV 1.30pm

Sunday 30 Family Day 10.30am

June

Saturday 5 *North Middlesex IV 1.30pm Saturday 12 *Uxbridge IV 1.30pm

PH *Brondesbury IV 1.30pm

Saturday 19 *Hanwell III 1.30pm

Saturday 26 *Highgate IV 1.30pm

July Saturday 3 *Shepherds Bush IV 1.30pm

PH *Brondesbury IV 1.30pm

Saturday 10 *Winchmore Hill IV 1.30pm

PH *Brondesbury IV 1.30pm

Saturday 17 *Barnet B’s IV 1.30pm

Saturday 24 *Kenton IV 1.30pm

PH *Brondsbury IV 1.30pm

Saturday 31 *Ealing V 1.30pm

August Saturday 7 *North Middlesex IV 1.30pm PH *Brondesbury IV 1.30pm Saturday 14 *Uxbridge IV 1.30pm Saturday 21 *Hanwell III 1.30pm PH *Brondesbury IV 1.30pm Saturday 28 *Highgate IV 12.30pm PH *Brondesbury IV 12.30pm Sunday 29 Area Colts Final 9.30am Monday 30 Presidents Day 10.30am

September Saturday 4 *Shepherds Bush IV 12.30pm Saturday 11 6 – A – Side Comp 10.00am Sunday 12 Cricket Work Party Saturday 18 Season Closed Sunday 19 Cricket Work Party

*THE 1987 CRICKET LEAGUE MATCHES

MILL HILL VILLAGE COLTS REPORT FOR 2009

Last season for the first time we started an U7’s section. This went well considering this was the first season for the group, boys and girls alike enjoyed their first venture into youth cricket. Next season we hope to have more numbers and if possible form a team to play some friendly matches.

It was a season of up and downs for all squads. Due to lack of numbers for the U11’s they were unable to fulfill their League matches.

The U13’s under their new Manager Imran, had a better season and were runners up in their League. They also had a good Cup run, unfortunately losing to Southgate Adelaide in the Semi Finals. Imran has once again agreed to run the U13 this season and is looking forward to better success in 2010.

Due to exams etc the U15’s under the management of Chris Gallagher once again had a mixed season. Lack of availability took it toll on the squad with never having the same squad of players from one match to another this of course did not help towards their team performance.

This season as before we will have Level One Coaches and Level Two Coaches, (all CRB checked by the ECB) training the boys and girls and are looking forward to better performances and in turn further success.

Ted Kelly

MILL HILL VILLAGE CRICKET COMMITTEE

Chairman: Edward Kelly 01 438 817650 27 Gun Lane, Knebworth, Hertforshire, SG3 6BJ (m) 07802 410485 (m) Hon. Secretary: Sue Gallagher 020 8349 9648 106 Devonshire Road, Mill Hill, London NW7 1DL (m) 07939 501607 e-mail: [email protected]

Hon. Fixture Secretary: Mrs. Sue Gallagher As Above

Colts Secretary: Mrs. Sue Gallagher As Above

CLUB UMPIRES PANEL Vince Holohan Tom Gallagher Ian Sutherland* Donald Macleod*

CLUBS SCORERS PANEL

*Sue Gallagher

* Full Member MCB ACO

COLTS SECTION

TEAM OFFICIALS

Colts Secretary: Mrs. Sue Gallagher 106 Devonshire Road, Mill Hill, NW7 1DL (H) 020 8349 9648 (M) 07939 501607 e-mail: [email protected]

This season we will be running U11’s, U13’s and U15’s

Coaches: Imran Azam Marcus Cara

07951 214663 07807 654973

Dipesh Jadav Sumit Jadav

07876 220211 07950 509780

Dave Overton Ted Kelly

07951 369227 07802 410485

Graeme Burton Lawrence Bird

If you have any problems getting in touch with your coach, please contact Sue right away.

COLTS FIXTURES 2010

Under 11’s April Sunday 25 Southgate Compton 10.00am May Tuesday 4 Southgate Adelaide 6.00pm Thursday 6 Winchmore Hill (Cup) 6.00pm Sunday 9 Cockfosters 10.00am Thursday 20 Wilf Slack 6.00pm Monday 24 Holtwhites & Trinibis 6.00pm June Sunday 6 Southgate Compton 10.00am Wednesday 16 Southgate Adelaide 6.00pm Wednesday 23 Cockfosters 6.00pm Monday 28 Wilf Slack 6.00pm July Tuesday 6 Holtwhites & Trinibis 6.00pm

Under 13’s A April Sunday 18 Cockfosters (Cup) 10.00am Thursday 29 Edmonton 6.00pm May Sunday 2 Cockfosters 10.00am Tuesday 11 Southgate Compton 6.00pm Tuesday 18 Wilf Slack 6.00pm Sunday 23 Winchmore Hill 10.00am June Wednesday 9 Edmonton 6.00pm Tuesday 15 Cockfosters 6.00pm Tuesday 22 Southgate Compton 6.00pm Tuesday 29 Wilf Slack 6.00pm July Monday 5 Winchmore Hill 6.00pm

Under 15’s A April Thursday 22 Southgate (Cup) 6.00pm Monday 26 Holtwhites & Trinibis 6.00pm May Wednesday 5 Winchmore Hill 6.00pm Thursday 13 Enfield 6.00pm Monday 17 Edmonton 6.00pm Tuesday 25 Wilf Slack 6.00pm June Monday 7 Holtwhites & Trinibis 6.00pm Sunday 13 Winchmore Hill 10.00am Thursday 24 Enfield 6.00pm July Thursday 1 Edmonton 6.00pm Sunday 4 Wilf Slack 10.00am

TEAM OFFICIALS

Club Captain: David Overton 07951 369227 E-mail: [email protected] 2nd X1 Captain: Andrew Potter 07801 550245 E-mail: [email protected]

3rd XI Captain: Chalkie Cara 07973 669778 st Sunday 1 X1 League Captain: Chris Gallagher 07702 044504 E-mail: [email protected]

SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MATCH FEES £ Full Member: Annual subscriptions 120.00 st Annual subscriptions if paid by 31 May 90.00 Match Fees: 12.00 Colts: Annual Subscriptions : 75.00 Under 9’s and below: 30.00 Students: (Documentary evidence is required for Student 75.00 Status) Colts Match Fees: (in adult games) 6.00 Students: (Documentary evidence is required for Student Status) 9.00 Students: (With no Documentary evidence) 12.00

Non Playing Member: Annual Subscriptions 20.00

All Subscriptions are to be paid by the 31st May.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

April 2nd Presidents Day Football April 16th 6.30pm Colts Registration Night and Training May 30th Family Day Ron Bunning July 23rd 5.30pm Memorial Match July 26th – 30th Gloucester Cricket Tour August 31st Presidents Day Cricket September T.B.A. 7.30am Cricket Section AGM October T.B.A. 8.00pm Sports & Social Club AGM December 18th 7.30pm Christmas Supper

The Bar will be open from 6.30pm on Fridays during the Summer. During Winter, keep in touch about Nets and the Colts Indoor Fixtures. Watch the Notice Board for other events during the year.

Please support the Club at these events in any way you can!

PAST PRESIDENTS

G.A. Shankland – 1961-63 H.H. Mallatratt – 1964-66 F.G. Matthews – 1967-69 V.J. Lewis – 1969-72 G.A. Wildman – 1972-75 W. Carden – 1975-78 F.H. Jex – 1978-81 F.O. Matthews 1981-84 J.M. Williams – 1984-87 W.A.V. Odoni – 1987-90 W.J. Emery – 1991-94 A. Brittain – 1994-97 P.W.J. Mayles – 1997-2000 G. Hurd – 2000-03 T. Gallagher - 2003 – 06 R. Cowden – 2006 - 09

VICE PRESIDENTS

D. Bunning R. Bunning J. W. Butler A. Coates R. Cross J.D. David D. Dean D.S. English MBE J. Eve Mrs S.D. Gallagher A.D. Golding R.N. Golding J. Hardie E. Hawes J. Hazell V. Holohan S Hurd Mrs K. Kelly H.D. Leake M Levy D.J. Mead P.V. Mead E. Morcombe J. Muslin A.A.D. Nicholls G. Nicholls B. Palmer E. Palmer A.E. Pearce B .A. Pescod D. Pestell G.J. Pratt Mrs J.A. Ratcliff R. Rumble J.A Rylands B Simpson R.C. Stollery C.J. Tomkins G Topp J.H. Vivian G. Westmore P Watts E.A. Whytock M. Williamson P. Winser K. Withers P. Wooldridge

MILL HILL VILLAGE SPORTS CLUB Burton Hole Lane, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, NW7 1AS 07939 501607

CLUB OFFICERS

President: Edward Kelly 27 Gun Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6BJ 01 438 817650 07802 410485

Chairman: Edward Kelly 01 438 817650 07802 410485

Vice Chairman: Chalkie Cara 49 Clifton Road, Finchley, London N3 2AS 020 8371 0626 07950 923066

Hon. Secretary: Mrs. Sue Gallagher 106 Devonshire Road, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1DL 020 8349 9648 07939 501607

Finance Committee: Mrs. Sharon Burton 129 Woodcote Avenue, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2PD 020 8906 4155 07905 287402

Hon. Membership Secretary: Mrs. Sue Gallagher 020 8349 9648 07939 501607

Routes to the Ground The ground is situated off Burton Hole Lane (just past Finchley Nurseries). Burton Hole Lane is a right turn opposite “The Adam and Eve” pub along The Ridgeway. From Golders Green, Edgware or Mill Hill East Underground Stations, take a 240 bus and alight at the National Institute for Medical Research .

NOTICE TO PLAYERS

Selection of teams takes place on Monday evenings at the Clubhouse during the cricket season. It is up to all players to make their availability known to the Team Captains. If you have no game but want to play, ring a Captain and ask - don’t wait for the Club to ring you. Players wishing to drop out of a side must do this before 9.00pm on Thursday and will have to contact their Captains . Players should arrive at the ground at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.

It is each player’s responsibility to ascertain whether or not a game is cancelled due to bad weather. Please phone the Team Captain or Sue’s mobile 07939 501607 . You must never assume that a match is called off. Disciplinary action, in accordance with Cricket Committee’s Terms of Reference, may be taken in such circumstances.

All players please note that the usual meeting place for away matches will be Mill Hill Broadway Station unless told otherwise, please be at the meet on time for all away matches.

CAN YOU HELP

There are recognized coaching courses available to suit all levels from helpers through to senior coaches – if you are interested in attending a course please contact Donald or Sue for details.

CHAIRMAN’S NOTES . This is our sixty fourth year at Burtonhole Lane and although players change throughout the years the spirit and social atmosphere never does.

So here we are in 2010 with new 1 st and 2 nd team Captains, both having progressed through our Colts section into the adult teams, like many before them and with them our hopes of a sunny and successful summer. Our Colts are also benefiting now by having more coaches who themselves came through our Colts system.

With this and our friendly social reputation lies the reason why we are still that same village cricket club we were in 1946.

So whether a players or spectator you be, I hope you all enjoy another summer at Burtonhole Lane.

Ted Kelly

MHV 1 ST ELEVEN 2009 SEASON REPORT

A classic season of two halves is the best description I can come up with for our efforts in 2009.

Winning our first two games, losing the next seven (six really as PPCC fielded 12 players and should have been forced to forfeit the game by the league committee) and going unbeaten throughout the majority of the second half of the season. This rollercoaster season ended up with us finishing in fourth position. This indicates a creditable finish in what is always a competitive league.

As always the team were a pleasure to captain and at times produced scintillating cricket. Particular highlights include three hundreds from Najum, Chris Gallagher and Felix (146) respectfully . This is a dramatic improvement on the previous season where we failed to score one.

The emergence of Danny Potter as an opening batsman and renaissance of Saahil Mehra and return of the talented Nir Shah were also pleasing to witness. In fact Saahil and Dave Overton proved a real threat with the new ball once they had settled as a partnership.

Sumit Jadav again proved himself to be the best spinner in the league claiming a hatful of wickets, although is run tally with the bat will be an area for improvement in 2010. In addition, Graeme Burton bowled exceptionally in the middle of the innings, especially at home, where he proved unplayable at times. He also shared an amazing ninth wicket partnership at GWR with Sahill that proved pivotal in turning our season around. It was a shame his body let him down, preventing him from getting the wickets he inevitably would have taken.

Chris Gallagher again showed his versatility and talent opening the bowling, batting,keeping wicket and taking five wickets bowling off spin at SKLP to win us the match across the course of the season. He really is the Sir Garfield Sobers of Mill Hill Village.

In summary, 2009 has to be regarded as progress. We fielded a relatively settled side and used far fewer players than in previous seasons. The side showed signs it was maturing and dug in to win games that in the past we would have lost.

Despite me being in hospital receiving six stitches to a head wound, the passion and desire to stuff Perivale Phoenicians out of sight in the last game of the season meant we all had a fantastic end of year tuck in after winning out last game.

Our main concentration in 2010 has to be to chase totals, as again we threw points away collapsing after having done the hard work with the ball.

After three seasons as Captain I will be stepping down and handing the reigns over to David Overton. I have every confidence he will develop into an exceptional captain and move MHVCC onto the next level. Personally I look forward to getting some runs and wickets in the ranks next season.

My thanks have to be extended to Dave and Graeme for stepping in and captaining the side in my absence. Sue and Tom Gallagher again have been ‘superstars’ and the club owe you a real debt.

Here’s to an enjoyable 2010down at the Village.

JAMES COOK

MHV 3RD ELEVEN 2009 SEASON REPORT

The ultimate football cliché is a game of two halves, however our season can be best described as a season of two halves.

The start of the season was an excellent one. A match-changing spell of 6-67 in out opening game from Colin “Monty” Burrows reduced Old Actonians from 140-1 to 239 all out. This was followed ironically by our best team batting performance of the season, with Hinal and Ali Sayed making half centuries enabling us to win by 7 wickets.

This was promptly back up by a win at Southgate (Sam taking 6-20) putting us top of the league at an early stage of the season. A disappointing collapse against South Hampstead where we went from 150-5 to 157 all out left us 40-50 runs short and we lost by 6 wickets.

North London gave us the most challenging and yet satisfying run chase in my time at the Village. Rob “Lurch” Stirrup playing in his first game in 10 year and Jamie Awan in his second game for the club both hit centuries putting on 272 for the second wicket, allowing us to cruise home with the score at 300-1!

However our inconsistencies from the previous season reared their ugly head again, with a loss to Hanwell, who, as per Polytechnic in the previous season were able to achieve their only wins of the season against us, despite finishing bottom.

Against Brondesbury, despite having only 9 players, another century by Jamie allowed us to creep home by 3 wickets, a result followed by a frustrating abandonment against Acton when we had them on the rack.

Our reliance on Jamie for runs was proved against Edmonton when we could only manage 112 all out, chasing 278 and further confirmed with Jamie’s 175 not out (featuring 12 sixes) in a total of 257 against Old Actonians.

However, this was to be our last win of the season, a statistic, which ultimately led to our relegation. Losses to Southgate and South Hampstead, the latter by an agonizing 6 runs where Sam had nearly won the game with a quick fire 30, followed by two draws against North London and Middlesex Tamils, meant that we were dropping down the table quicker than Pete Jaffe’s average.

The conclusion to the season was even worse though. Unavailability’s left us short of players in 2 of the last 4 games, with one game being called off and another leading to a 9 wicket loss where we played with 9 players for the second time in the season.

Overall our inability to bowl teams out or chase, poor fielding and our habits of starting games with 8-9 players together with poor availability throughout the season (we used 38 players over the course of the season!) led to our relegation, which on reflection was probably fair.

Despite the above there were some positives in the season: Sunny and Vic made good contributions with the bat in the handful of games they played, and Rob was consistent despite familiar collapses around him. Sam bowled well in spells and Darshan bowled well once he had some overs under his belt, but the truth was that we lacked a consistent attack in terms of accuracy and personnel.

Jamie’s contributions were obviously invaluable, however given he may not be playing with us again next year, the mantle with the bat and ball are there to be stepped up to.

I will not be continuing with the captaincy this year, owing to studying and other commitments at the Village, however my successor will have a great opportunity to return us back to Division Two.

May thanks go to Liam, Sue and Tom who have all made my job that bit easier this season

LAWRENCE “BRENTY” BIRD

M.H.V. FIRST XI LEAGUE & CUP BATTING AVERAGES 2009 SEASON

Qualification = 5 Innings Name Inns N.O’s Runs High Score 100’s`50’s Averages

F Charles 16 468 143 1 2 29.30 N Ul’Razzaq 8 230 104 1 2 28.80 G Burton 12 5 192 68 1 27.40 C Gallagher 17 431 108 1 2 25.40 J Cook 13 319 80 3 24.50 S Mehra 16 3 246 56 1 18.90 D Overton 14 5 155 38 17.20 S Jadav 13 223 49 17.20 D Potter 12 201 82 1 16.80 M Asif 14 226 44 16.10 A Potter 9 137 54 1 15.20 I Azam 11 3 70 14 8.80 G Lee 5 31 14 6.20 J Bird 5 1 21 8 5.30 S Pullen 8 3 23 15 4.60

M.H.V. FIRST XI LEAGUE & CUP BOWLING AVERAGES 2009 SEASON

Qualification = 5 wickets

Name Overs Maidens Runs Wkts B/Bowling 5W Averages G Burton 45.4 11 142 13 4-36 10.90 S Jadav 116 19 363 25 6-28 1 14.50 D Overton 147 26 566 34 6-30 1 16.60 N Asif 41.4 6 187 8 3-25 23.40 C Gallagher 55.5 10 240 10 5-53 1 24.00 S Mehra 140 21 621 19 6-48 1 32.70 I Azam 104 17 490 14 5-56 1 35.00

MHV 2 ND XI MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONSHIP BATTING AVERAGES 2009 SEASON Qualification = 5 Innings

Name Inns N.O’s Runs High Score 100’s 50’s Average M Cara 12 313 80* 1 28.45 J Bird 6 102 33* 25.50 B Butt 7 170 55 1 24.28 N Asif 12 288 56 1 24.00 D Watts 11 141 34 12.80 G Lee 6 73 21 12.16 A Muszanskyj 11 129 37 11.72 S Said 5 34 23* 11.30 H Gajjar 9 98 24 10.88 Z Basit 10 101 31 10.10 N Sweeney 9 88 36 9.77 P Jenkins 9 51 18* 6.37 T Desai 10 10 4* 5.00 L Maloney 15 65 19 4.64 M Garner 10 41 15 4.55 M Bukhsh 11 35 10 3.50

ND M.H.V. 2 XI MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONSHIP BOWLING AVERAGES 2009 SEASON Qualification = 5 wickets

Name Overs Maidens Runs Wkts B/Bowling 5W Average C O’brien 24 119 8 2-7 14.87 H Gajjar 22 119 8 6-32 1 14.87 L Maloney 89 390 25 5-40 1 15.60 M Garner 27 161 10 5-47 1 16.10 N Asif 31 146 5 3-19 18.25 T Desai 20 143 5 2-25 28.60 D Watta 33 262 7 3-40 37.42 M Bukhsh 44 288 5 2-21 57.60 J Bird 45 215 5 4-90 43.00

RD MHV 3 XI 1987 LEAGUE BATTING AVERAGES FOR SEASON 2009

Qualification = 4 Innings Name Inns N.O Runs High Score 100’s 50’s Average J Awan 8 3 687 175* 3 2 137.40 H Gajjar 4 1 162 76 2 54.00 R Stirrup 6 1 207 101* 1 41.40 S Raval 4 107 77 1 26.75 D Flavell 5 96 37 19.20 D Wing 10 188 54 1 18.80 N Sweeney 4 1 56 20* 18.67 P Jenkins 4 71 22 17.75 P Jaffe 9 137 49 15.22 S Malan 4 3 14 14* 14.00 H Sayed 4 53 30 13.25 M Televantou 6 1 51 32 10.20 J Pollard 5 1 22 9 5.50 L Bird 7 35 14 5.00 C Cotton 4 1 10 5 3.33

RD MHV 3 XI 1987 LEAGUE BOWLING AVE8RAGES FOR SEASON 2009

Qualification = 4 wickets Name Overs Maidens Runs Wkts B/Bowling 5W Average C Burrows 9 67 6 6-67 1 11.17 J Awan 57 11 179 16 4-4 11.19 H Sayed 38 4 158 12 6-20 1 13.17 S Ali 22 3 88 5 2-40 17.60 D Raval 40.3 4 173 8 5-62 1 21.63 S Malkan 46 6 239 10 2-25 23.90 D Wing 52 5 247 9 2-24 27.44 D Flavell 61 8 273 7 2-24 39.00 M Bhukesh 54.5 4 285 6 2-53 47.50 J Pollard 47 4 241 4 3-25 60.25

There is always an underlying feeling of pride in belonging to a long established organization and it is with this very much in mind that we warmly commend this Fixture Card to all past and present members and friends of Mill Hill Village Cricket Club, which has now been in existence for 140 years.

It is a club with tradition and one, which has played no small part in the social life of Mill Hill Village, a factor that, must give quiet satisfaction to all who has ever been connected with it.

M.H.V. 2 ND ELEVEN REPORT FOR 2009 SEASON

With a promotion to the first this year I held a firm belief that we could vie for promotion again. This though was quickly eradicated when I found the lack of depth in the club through no attempt to swell our ranks. All year we never really had any batting and without batters you simply cannot win games.

We drew out 1 st game of the season and then proceeded to lose every game after that.

We unfortunately lost Craig Atkinson 4 th game in, with a season ending leg injury. He was just settling back into being a very good opening bat. Hopefully he will be back next season raring to go.

Our 9 th match was against Indian Gymkhana with another loss, but a well organized 5 for 50 from Matt Garner with four of them all exactly the same shot to Marcus Cara to catch.

It was not until the 11 th and 12 th games of the season that we actually won.

First was against Glaxo who beat us to the title last year. Our innings started comically with a slow motion ball rolling onto bemused George Lee stumps. Then the day was built round a slow but very determined 37 from Anton Muszanskyj. Another lovely to watch 34 from Lee Cara and well shot 38 from late again Bilal Butt to make a total of 173. Good spells from Lee Cara and myself restricted their scoring with a good rotation of bowlers we chipped away at the wickets. Finishing with the spin twins Matt Garner and Terun Desai. Plus two great run outs from Hinal Gajjar and Terun to win us a memorable game by 19 runs.

Our next game was against North London who was currently running 2 nd . We had a good all round batting performances with Nazim Asif once again doing one of his quick fire run gets, this week for 46. Claw, H and Billy all in their mid 20’s, we got to 182. A fantastic opening spell from Jon Bird and myself with JB only getting one wicket but deserving so much more, with great lines, swing and pace. A five- wicket haul for myself was worth buying the jug at the end of the day. Billy mopped up the tail with three wickets to be all out for 119.

We then went back to our losing ways again for the next couple of games. With the only highlights being Marcus Cara (48) and Anton Muszanskyj (29) innings at Twickenham and Marcus’s impressive 80* not out against Turnham Green.

Our next win was against Harrow ST Mary’s, which was orchestrated by a magnificent 6 for 32 off 9 overs by Hinal. Dismissing them for 94. We made it with sic wickets down. Fazi (21), Hinal (15) and with a new bat in tow Piers Jenkins males a shot playing 18* and 30* to a very promising Bharat Velani.

With only 3 wins and a draw all season, we went crashing back to the second division. With 2010 season being the fifth Captain in five years when Andy Potter takes over, something needs to be addressed.

With thirty one different players in the 2’s this season, two and half games played with 10 men and several games fielding with seven players for 40+ minutes, we must ask ourselves what do we want from this club? So a call must go out to EVERY player to bring in at least one player. It’s not hard, I bring in at least 10-15 every year.

On a positive note, batting from Naz was never elegant but always entertaining with his quick fire runs helping to keep us just in the games. His bowling was very useful too. Marcus Cara top scoring, best average and most runs for us with some lovely displays and bowled well without much luck for the season.

When Bilal butt decided to turn up he put in some nice scores. Piers Jenkins bought a new bat at last and rolled back the years with some very batsman like displays in his own style of course.

Jon (Mazel tov) Bird batted with some real maturity but was very unlucky with the ball all season. I bowled my usual consistent self with 25 wickets but couldn’t step up the other notch needed. The only other bowler in double figures was Matt Garner with ten. A new Aussie in to help at the end of the season was Chris O’Brien with some nicely varied spin, he will come in very handy this new season.

Zafar Basit served us very well as keeper for most of the season and a very good sounding board for me at slips. George Lee finished off the season with lightning glove work.

I would like to thank Sue – doing everything else that nobody else does. I would like to thank Vince for giving up his free time to officiate most of our games. The boys who would always give me a helping hand Anton, Matt, Chris, Hinal, Daniel, Zaf and Maz. To Andy Potter who will be your new Captain, please give him your full support.

Liam Maloney