The Shanghai Cavaliers first visit to ChangMai, and a pleasure to be invited. Even more so following a spectacular no wins from seven record at Hua Hin last year. We hope that our victory at the Shanghai Sixes Tournament in 2001 can at least pave the way for our first ever overseas tour win. We will unfortunately be without our secret weapon of Hua Hin last year, Tommy 'DaTank' Murdock, who infamously bowled a 30 ball over (at least that's what it felt like), but will be joined by two more secret weapons of equal talent.

Players in Chiang Mai this year include:

Mike 'The Greek Shipping Magnate' Tsesmelis - Captain and Front-line Bowler
After Hua Hin last year his teammates suggested that he shouldn't bother getting a hotel room in Chiang Mai, as it was in fact never used. Having ignored this advice and claiming to this year set a better example, he can expect to have his work cut out trying to keep his players out the bars and focus on avenging last year's 3 last-ball defeats. Deceptive with his bat.

Scott 'Waffle' Brown - Wicket-keeper and Opening Batsman
Kiwi Scott Brown likes to talk and not about anything particularly interesting . Very useful with the willow after 11am, and very good at using his face to stop any wayward balls passing him for 4. Known for organizing impromptu 'Haka's' for no apparent reason and celebrating rare 'victories' a tad too early. Very keen on salvaging a win abroad at some stage though could probably care less.

Larry 'Larryoke' Langdon - Opening Bowler
Used to be extremely swift and creator of the 200 yard run up. Great all day batsmen ('Keep the average, keep the average'), but usually completely useless when runs required. Far to much sex drugs and rock n'roll has slowed him down to the 'two-step', but depending on the number of hours sleep, always known to pull a rabbit or two from the hat.

Gary 'The Corruptor' Davies - All Rounder
Armed with the motto, 'what goes on tour, stays on tour', the South African President of Shanghai Cavaliers CC is an eternal optimist, as every South African sports fan needs to be. Loves nothing more than some good competition and a good session afterwards, we won't explain where he gets his nickname from - you'll all find out sooner or later.

Simon ' Klaus' Harper - Golfer
Klaus used to own a cricket bat, so is suitably armed with enough skill to strengthen the squad. Known for becoming extremely silly after two shandys, and for trying to throw fellow team members around for fun. Can bat both left handed and right handed equally effectively. Confuses the hell out of not only his own players but also the fielders. Batting either results in a string of sixes, or yet another golden duck. Good entertainment guaranteed from the German.

Paul 'The Tallest Man in China' Howard - Cameraman
A well-timed trip away by Paul's missus has meant he's been able to take a break from frightening the locals in China and instead join the boys in Thailand. Yet another loud Australian who thinks he can play cricket, Paul will no doubt be at home in Chiang Mai.