William Whiteside-McFadden: On his third visit to the Sixes and entrusted with the inaugural captaincy of the Kiteboys on the strength of his achievements in two previous tournaments, which have principally involved losing airline tickets and falling off motorbikes. He will be re-donning the gloves this year following his calamitous attempts at being a fast bowler last year (very fast off the bat).

Sam Whiteside-McFadden: 'Chucky' - so named because of his dubious bowling action and his physical and temperamental resemblance to the psychopathic devil doll of Child's Play - is the Kiteboys' secret weapon. As he is on his first tour to the Sixes, his big brother will be looking after him. Fortunately we have enough in the kitty to pay his bail.

Nick Knight: Sadly not THE Nick Knight, though he would dispute that, being a renowned Thespian who is still smarting from the Academy's outrageous decision to overlook him for Oscar nomination for his unforgettable role as 'Posh Fat Elf' in The Santa Clause. Expected to challenge Viking in terms of culinary intake.

Daniel Shaw: Southern hemisphere Kiteboy whose youthfulness will come in handy given that the remaining Kiteboys' lifestyles render them rather more jaded than their actual age would imply.

Robert Bromley: A shrewd signing for the Kiteboys following his award of Rookie of the Tournament last year, although we have had to promise the Tournament Director that we will have him home by 9 o'clock - which will make life a bit tricky if the first match is at half past eight.