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Update No.171 – It Is Spring!!

Preseason Game – Parnell XI vs Grammar School 1st XI Saturday, 27 September, at Cornwall Park no. 2a. Parnell 282/2 (40) Ben Rae 33 (20), Flynn McGregor-Sumpter 53 (68), Jack Parsons 50 rtd (55), Cam Neal 45 rtd (33), Aniket Parikh 55* (40), Harry Miller 35*(24) Auckland Grammar 125/10 (31.5) Max Dudson 21, Flynn Dudson 31, Jamal Todd 25, James Hook 1/26 (4), Aniket Parikh 1/34 (8), Pete Hickman 1/22 (5), Nikith Perera 3/10, Ashwin Haran 1/4 (1), Cam Neal 1/1 (1) : Parnell won by 132 runs Wonderful to get such an early start to the season. Huge thanks to Cornwall CC for allowing us the use of the ground and access to their clubroom. Shore Road Reserve was not available – still in transition from rugby. Our openers, Ben and Flynn got away to a brisk start and all who batted for us made consierable hay. Good opportunity for some newcomers to make their debuts for Parnell. First, Jack Parsons batted very well – coming across from Grafton, Jack is already well known to us from his EDCA rep. days. Cameron Neal batted powerfully – originally from Hawkes Bay, he made his name in the Bay of Plenty before playing for Howick Pak last season. Cameron’s uncles/cousins all represented Marlborough at both cricket and rugby – legends in that part of the World. Eddie Commins has come to us from Eden Roskill and performed very competently behind the stumps. In the chase, AGS struggled after their opener holed out at cover off a full toss from James Hook, the first of the UK contingent to arrive here. But Max Dudson put his head down and though fell at the other end he played some excellent shots. His elder brother, Flynn, also put up good resistance as did Jamal Todd (son of former Auckland Ace Corey and grand son of Waitakere stalwarts Randall and Mabel Todd). From there the middle and lower order fell away succumbing to the sublties of our spinners – Josh Milne, Aniket Perera, Pete Hickman and Ashwin Haran – all of whom had some success. Summing up, the day was a great success – excellent to meet up with the AGS lads and to blood our newcomers.

Flynn McGregor-Sumpter Cameron Neal Jack Parsons

Harry Miller Max Dudson Flynn Dudson

Josh Milne to Max Dudson Eddie Commons James Hook bowling to Max

Lockie at the TJC Fundraising Clinic for Auckland Grammar 1st XI’s Australian Tour

Ian Trott, Auckland Grammar’s Head Coach, yesterday held a coaching clinic in the TJC – 2 to 5pm – well attended and highly successful! came for the final hour, answered questions and the boys were able to demonstrate how fast they could bowl under his scrutiny. To the observer, NZ is not going to be short of excellent pace bowlers in the years to come. Some real talent on display – I was impressed by the accuracy, yorkers were bowled regularly and very little was short pitched. And, just as importantly, the batsmen facing them did so without fear, got in behind the ball, kept the yorkers out and practiced constructively. Thanks indeed Lockie and congratulations to Ian and the organisers. And Ian is particularly grateful to for making the TJC available. Another Clinic is being held this afternoon – I am sure it will be equally successful.

Lockie and Ian Trott with the Attendees

This Coming Weekend Whilst the Season proper is still a couple of weeks away, our Prems are heading to Hawkes Bay for a T20 Tournament and, thanks to Counties Manukau Cricket, a T20 Tournament is being held at Manurewa. Hopes that this T20 be held at Shore Road Reserve but transitioning from rugby to cricket is not yet complete. Whilst the rugby training lights have been removed considerable returfing is required and needs to be bedded in. Here is hoping that the weather will be kind!

Work Wanted!!! Meet the UK Boys – and they Want to Earn Money!

Luke Trimming – ph 021 253 7887 Ed Bartlett Luke and Ed have paid their own way here to play cricket at Parnell this season. They are available to coach (which will provide some cash) but they need more, to purchase a cheap car and to survive. They are happy to tackle anything within reason eg:

• GARDENING • WINDOW CLEANING • BARISTA &/OR CAFÉ OR RESTAURANT WORK • IT ASSISTANCE FOR THE ELDERLY OR COMPUTER/IPHONE IGNORANT • CRICKET COACHING • Or, ………………………………

LUKE is 18, has just left St John’s School, Leatherhead in Surrey. A wicketkeeper batsman he has been a leading scorer in his 3 seasons in the St John’s 1st XI. St John’s, this season just completed, won 12 of their 13 games – phenomenal success! Hayden Storey’s Dad (remember Hayden from 3 seasons back) emailed your Editor last April commending Luke to us. Luke and I have corresponded since. An excellent communicator, he is a very mature lad, obviously very capable and, in addition to cricket, plays tennis and golf. Phone: 021 253 7887 Email: [email protected]

ED a 22 year old pace bowler from Bournemouth, Dorset, is a Fine Arts graduate of Northampton University. Opening the bowling for his club, Wimborne-Colehill, Ed took 32 wickets at 16.31 (174 overs, 37 maidens, best figures 4/30) and represents Dorset in the Minor . Andy Lane confirms he bowls a “heavy ball”. Phone: 0210 879 4062 Email: [email protected] Have work? Give Luke and/or Ed a call

The ICC CWC 2019, and the Aftermath

A FRIEND, JENNI SPENCE, WAS MOVED TO EMAIL COUNTRY LIFE: Sent: Thursday, 22 August 2019 9:16 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Content?

The July 31 edition held 3 contributions on the marvellous success of England in the . Surely it would have been a gracious gesture to mention the fact that without ’s contribution, that amazing result would not have had the impact that it did!

Jennifer Spence Waiuku 2123 New Zealand

[Hope Country Life’s Editor awards Jenni with the bottle of Pol Roger for the “best letter of the week”, but no reaction to date from Country Life, nor a bottle for Jenni! d.]

Ashes - Out-Bradmaned Bradman? And How Others Compare

Well, Smith was close but certainly not better despite being truly remarkable throughout this series. Let’s compare these two batsmen – Bradman in the 1930 Ashes series with Smith in this 2019 series just completed –, 7 each: Ist Test DG Bradman Trent Bridge 8 & 131 SPD Smith Edgbaston 144 & 142 2nd Test Lord’s 254 & 1 Lord’s 92 & dnb - injured 3rd Test Headingley 334 Headingley did not play 4th Test Old Trafford 14 Old Trafford 211 & 82 5th Test Oval 232 Oval 80 & 23 Total 974 runs at 130.20 Total 774 runs at 110.20

But how did some of the greats start their Test careers? All had to weather nerves on debut, justify selection and, then, maintain the confidence of the Selectors to keep picking them. Some never got a second chance – Rodney Redmond, 107 and 56 on debut was not chosen again. Others failed dismally – poor Ken Rutherford debuted in the – but some excelled from the outset, just look at, and put in perspective, the following “1st 10 Test Innings” chosen at random from the “greats” (NZers highlighted/Parnell in full):

TEST - 1st 10 INNINGS Not outs in red. Herbert George Neil Bert Len Don Martin Stewie Sutcliffe Headley Harvey Sutcliffe Hutton Bradman Donnelly Dempster 64 21 13 58 0 18 0 11 122 176 153 32 1 1 21 25 83 8 112 82 100 79 4 136 29 39 4 57 14 112 37 80 5 114 17 9 12 40 58 62 59 112 34 101 100 58 0 27 115 10 178 88 4 123 64 53 176 223 23 54 5 37 206 120 127 0 2 116 364 8 75 8 33 11 151 20 17 131 80 12 813 714 687 617 617 607 545 534 90.33 71.4 98.14 61.7 61.7 67.44 60.56 66.75

• – with 42 year old , with whom in his 1st 10 innings vs South Africa and Australia put on successive opening stands of 136, 268, 72, 17, 5, 157,110, 283, 36, 63, and 126. Unquestionably the greatest ever opening pair. In Australia they had to contend with , Australia’s then equivalent of Jeff Thompson – acknowledged as one of the greatest fast bowlers. Sutcliffe eventually scored 4555 Test runs at 60.73 before handing to his protegee, , a fellow Yorkshireman. • – Jamaican, his debut in 1930 vs England in the West Indies (these 10 innings( then 2 tons in Australia and a in each innings vs England at Lord’s in1939. Post WW 2 he played 3 more Tests (2 vs England, 1 vs ) between 1948 and 1954. Overall – 3190 at 60.83 in 22 Tests. • – from Victoria, debuted vs India hitting 153 in his 2nd Test, Jan. 1948. Then 112 vs England at . Most of these runs came on the 1948/49 tour to South Africa. Overall – 6149 runs at 48.41 in 79 Tests, the last in 1963. • – Parnell, Auckland, Otago, ND and NZ – named after Herbert above, our greatest batsman, not withstanding Turner, Crowe and Williamson. Test debut came in 1946/47 immediately after scoring 197 and 129 vs England for Otago. All these Tests were vs England and the 10th innings, in March 1951, 4 years after debut – compare that with all the others. In 1949 Bert’s aggregate of 2697 runs remains the second highest to Bradman of any touring batsman. He hit two triple centuries for Otago – 355 and 385 (latter the highest by a left hander till Lara hit 501* in 1994 and, later 230* in a Test vs India. In all 42 Tests over 25 years, 2727 runs at 40.10. • Len Hutton - good thing Hutton scored that first 100, it was against NZ, he may never have been selected again. From there he was England’s backbone and the first professional cricketer to that country winning successive Ashes series in 1953 and 1954/55. • – was dropped by the Selectors after his first Test but recalled for the 4th Test and never looke back. His 11th innings was 254 followed by 1 and 334 – colossal! • Martin Donnelly – from New Plymouth, the youngest member of NZ’s 1937 team to England but that and the 4 Tests in 1949 were the only ones he ever played in – WW 2 and then studies at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar intervened. Amazing record at Lord’s – 145 for the Dominions vs England 133 and in following years, 142 for Oxford vs Cambridge, 162 for the Gentlemen vs Players and 206 for NZ vs England. Most sadly, he retired at the end of the 1949 Tour. Only 7 Tests over 12 years – just 12 innings for 582 runs at 52.90. • Stewie Dempster – Wellingtonian, he toured England twice for NZ – 1927 and 1931 and captained the side vs South Africa in the 2 Tests in 1931/32 and, again, in the 2 Tests in 1932/33 vs Jardine’s England team. He then went to live in England and played very successfully for, and captained, Leicestershire. Only 10 Tests in all for 723 runs at 65.72.

Herbert Sutcliffe, Neil Harvey & NZers Bert Sutcliffe, Martin Donnelly & Stewie Dempster - photos per ESPNcricinfo

More to consider: Alastair Barry Graeme Tom Rahul Cooke Richards Pollock Latham Giff Vivian Dravid 44 60 29 25 0 3 95 73 5 17 32 16 29 51 84 20 17 89 140 2 83 100 8 4 64 23 65 122 73 73 40 0 58 24 35 42 82 5 24 10 0 105 81 175 36 11 34 45 52 127 126 17 14 58 31 29 4 23 30 0 50 23 40 277 40 23 103 13 7 71 52 11 5 20 57 56 104 573 519 508 457 440 421 402 396 57.3 51.9 72.57 45.7 44 42.1 40.2 44

• – Canterbury – Treasure this lad who is going from strength to strength – now, in 45 Tests he has scored 3347 runs at 44.07 with a highest score of 264*. Long may he bat for the Black Caps! • Giff Vivian – Parnell, Auckland - another of our Club’s greats. What a tragedy his career was cut short by WW 2 though he was due to join Stewie Dempster in England playing for Sir Julien Cahn’s XI. Giff’s son, Graham, played for NZ in the 1960/70s – a great fielder.

AB de Kane Sachin Garry Martin Villiers Williamson Tendulkar Sobers Steve Smith Crowe 28 15 131 15 14 1 4 9 14 4 4 59 26 12 15 2 14 17 69 8 47 10 0 0 52 8 0 41 8 77 27 9 21 120 8 35 12 7 30 0 10 6 50 57 11 36 52 33 19 53 1 0 43 6 63 37 3 55 21 24 11 38 11 1 92 2 15 88 35 18 0 46 109 71 49 5 64 54 23 12 362 351 348 332 271 259 225 149 40.22 35.1 34.8 33.2 38.71 25.78 22.5 14.9

Kane Williamson, like WG Grace (152) and (138) and (108) all scored centuries in their first Test Innings. But neither Jack Hobbs nor Walter Hammond scored centuries in their first 10 innings though they totalled 364 and 366 runs respectively. Years later, only hit 245 runs in his first 10 but went on to amass 8625 at 50.73 over his Test career. Note that Garry Sobers, the greatest all rounder of all time, started slowly but his 1st Class debut was at 16 years old, Test at 17 and 8032 Test runs later he averaged 57.78 overall. And, fianally, we come to Steve Smith, Virat Kohli and, especially, – thank goodness the selectors had the vision and understanding to continue picking these slow starters. No point in commenting further on Snith and Kohli – their current deeds are legendary but for Martin to comeback from that appalling start and total 5444 Test runs at 45.36 is, quite truly, remarkable!

Pavilions

Shore Road Reserve Pavilion Members will be pleased to know that real progress is being made on plans to renovate and extend the existing Clubroom. No start date finalised yet but the plans are close to being agreed.

PCC Pavilion on Thos. Bloodworth Park Very encouraging talks with Auckland Council are continuing but this is a longer term project.

Talking of Country Life Magazine and of Pavilions How about these from a 2017 issue of Country Life:

Bamburgh Castle, Northhamptonshire, offers great, elevated views of the game. Not sure if Resource Consent would be granted by Auckland Council if we wished to build such an edifice at Shore Road or Thos. Bloodworth Park. But it does have, left hand turret, a clock – a requisite once demanded by ACA (Club is the Hub)

Blenheim Palace – but the pavilion a little too distant from the playing field?

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 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 . 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.

ROB NICOL 021 176 2317 Our Premier Womens’ Coach – a former Black – all formats Tests, ODIs and T20s – he scored over 5000 in 1st Class cricket mainly for Auckland Aces but also for Otago. He captained both provinces. Now a full time coach, Rob took the Auckland U19s to national success las season. We welcome Rob to Parnell!

PLUS PARTIME PLAYER COACHES::

RAZIN BHARDE (left) 021 130 5853 and CAMERON ROPE 027 212 4856 Both are Level 2 coaches, highly experienced coaches and long term Parnell players. Cam has been with the Club since the age of 5 and Razin spends a colossal amount of time in the TJC coaching and practicing.

AND THE UK LADS

JAMES HOOK (left) 027 262 7562 CALLUM McCARTHY (phone tba) LUKE TRIMMING 021 253 7887 James Hook, from the Market Deeping CC, Lincolnshire, is an experienced ECB Level 2 Coach. James was coached by Tim McIntosh back in Tim’s Lincolnshire days, and James is a friend of Alex Grimes who was out here 2 seasons ago. James has also coached/played in Australia: “In September of 2017, I accepted a contract to be an overseas player for Hoppers Crossing Cricket Club in Melbourne, Australia. I spent 7 months in Australia playing Sub District Cricket and coaching their junior teams. This experience, along with my previous 5 years of for Lincolnshire, has enabled me to develop many skills which I feel will be useful for future coaching roles.”

Callum McCarthy, of Aston Unity CC, Birmingham, is also an experienced ECB Level 2 Coach. Like James he has had a seson playing/coaching in Australia – with the Trafalgar CC, Victoria who valued his services greatly. Callum only arrived last evening but is very keen to coach.

Luke Trimmin, who has just left St John’s School, Leatherhead, has no coaching qualification but did considerable coaching at St Johns and is very keen to extend his coaching knowledge and skills.

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 Hedley Howarth Trophy.He has now moved to as Head of Coaching and coaches the 1st XI. Ian is still be available to coach Parnell members “one on one” by appointment.

JONATHAN McINROY (Level 3) 022 023 6496 was 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.

Great News At Home

TIM and PAM McINTOSH HAVE AN ADDITION TO THE FAMILY - LENNOX

Lennox was born very recently – not determined yet whether he is a left or right hander but Tim will ensure that he will be opening the batting as soon as practicable! Tim and Pam have the gear all ready!

Players Sports

Have You Seen the Lockie/Parnell Enrollment Promo at New World Remuera Supermarket?

Thanks to Remuera Rotary for posting this promo gratis and to Auckland Cricket for providing the video clip

Advertisers Wanted – Rotary Remuera has provided this Screen at New World, Remuera. A Rotary fund raiser – an opportunity to promote one’s business Contact Bruce Howe – [email protected] In turn, Rotary Remuera is providing charitable organisations free screenings and Parnell CC, St Aidan’s Church and others are most grateful for this assistance.

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 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

CONTACT STEEN or, for more info, go to https://rwremuera.co.nz/team/agents/steen-nielsen/2-3-2018

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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