|
Steve Penney (Zim/ Capt).
An old hand to the sixes tournament… & its showing with age. In all probability, he's good for a few more years & then he'll retire & shift on to schooling the Chassies. An all rounder, big hitter (when he's not flexing for the spectators) & handy behind the stumps where he doesn't have to be excessively energetic. Words of caution… hide your team shirts!
Dave Hird (Zim).
An additional old bullet & veteran to this competition. Don't be deceived by the pansy run up, as he's known more commonly in Chiang Mai cricket circles as the Pace Maker… just don't writhe in hilarity when you spot the dancing moves once he's released the ball. Dave's been through ups & downs on his batting skills but as he's matured with experience his average run rate has amplified from duck to tolerable for this drunken side.
Simon Grant (Probably Zim but maybe Swaziland).
Although he'd favor to spend his weekends chasing bulls and wrestling hyenas… he's a handy all rounder & washes up reasonably well. A great asset in the out field & doesn't let a great deal find the boundary. However, he's taking some time in adjusting to a bat as an alternative to a club. If you do get the opportunity to witness the Lowveld rooster boogie, it'll be something you'll treasure eternally.
Chris Allen (Eng)
The odd man out amongst this little tribe of Zimbos… however, he tries his best to fit in. He may be difficult to spot on the field & if we look to be a fielder short at times, don't worry, as he's probably just been swept away by a gust of wind… he'll find his way back. Chris has the sexiest legs in town & loves to flash them off & if you're across at the Floggers Bar you may even get to see more than just legs! Apart from being a pom… he's an acceptable attribute to the side.
Warwick Hodgson (Zim)
A greenhorn to Chiang Mai & to the sixes. Although he most likely hasn't held a bat or thrown a ball in 27 years we figured that because of the fact that he's Zimbabwean then he ought to be useable. We're awaiting a verdict on whether or not Warwick can use his bicycle for his bowling run ups… don't be troubled, he'll probably fall off before the crease! Make certain that there are paramedics on standby to dislodge the odd stompy wedged in his esophagus.
Rob McCarthy (Sudan)
Rob (AKA The One) is another neophyte to the cricket sixes & yet again owing to the fact that he attended a Zimbabwean establishment (Peterhouse Girls Academy) we figured he'd be a bit of alright. A complete touretter batsman who will assist in chasing any score… with a bit of luck the grounds men are working overtime for the duration of the tournament. Be equipped to be cornered & bribed to toss your fixture against us.
Mike Green (Zim)
In a nutshell… built for comfort & not speed, hence the 3 stride run up. He could be a useful option if he wasn't swaying in and out of his crease by midday. Actually, if he was as good at cricket as he is at partying he'd be opening the batting, bowling & even the fielding (on his own). If Mike doesn't convince you that vodka is a tangible form of psychotherapy then the rest of the team most certainly will.
"Thank You for Smoking!"
|