The Armadillos team photo, 2006

Neil Hutchison - Fifth visit to Chiangmai (threatens that every year will be the last, but he's addicted!) Ageing lothario; was troubled last year by a "worrying attraction" to ‘King Louie'. Vast capacity for beer although he won't drink anything else. Won't eat any meat unless it's grey and tasteless, so he restricts his diet to liquids during this week. Known as BIFF or GRUMPY to team-mates. Tends to grunt a lot and scared two team-mates s**t-less last year by his truculence when they called on him in his hotel room to wish him "good-day".

Dan Jones - Nickname is "Junior Beef" – spends much of his time in Chiangmai "marinated". All-rounder and getting rounder; may soon become just Beef II! Much like Dracula, ‘Junior' is afraid of the sunlight and only comes to life after dark – not a pretty sight! Also like Dracula, he likes red liquid in large amounts (wine!). Not as quick as he used to be (except when drinking). Has the voice of a crazed bull-wildebeeste when singing.

Kevin Antonio - Relinquished wicket-keeping duties after problems with vision last year (alcohol-related). Has somehow acquired the nickname "Poncho" despite having got rid of the porn-star moustache. Known to drink large amounts of local spirits and beer and has introduced the "Bombay Blitz" cocktail to Chiangmai bars and unsuspecting opponents with predictably devastating results (ask for recipe).Best made in a bucket, which then has a handy double use after drinking.

Rob Watkins - Nicknamed Beef, although this nickname may be re-allocated shortly (see Dan Jones above). Enjoys lengthy immersion in Jack Daniels which considerably improves his disposition if not his cricketing ability; first ball of an over invariably of ‘Harmisonesque' wideness. Had a rare "hissy-fit" last year due to drunken antics of a tuk-tuk driver. Team-mates were reportedly "shocked and appalled". Hopefully we'll see more of the same this year!

Pete Watson - Doesn't want to play, just along for the beer and scenery! Nickname "Old Git". An enthusiastic admirer of the Chiangmai social scene and enjoys being in the SPOTLIGHT (reminding him of his Rock-star days). Friends have been concerned by some of his antics and have taken out special health-care insurance for him this year. Said antics have led to past accommodation disputes and has resulted in team-mates demanding "single-occupancy" (at least to start with) rooms latterly.

Duane Clarke - Token Aussie and a "Chiangmai Virgin". We're hoping he fits seamlessly into the Armadillos' punishing fitness regime (which relies on minimal sleep and copious liquid intake)!    Is said to be an "all-rounder" with similar skills to Glen McGrath and Ricky Ponting – i.e. bats like McGrath and bowls like Ponting!

Paul Cousens – First trip to Chiang Mai and doesn't know what to expect. It will be up to the more experienced Armadillos to guide and develop him to successful touring standards! A hard-hitting lower order batsman and a wily "unpredictable" bowling style.

Shaun Cousens – Son of Paul (above). A very promising young cricketing all-rounder. Also a ‘Chiang Mai virgin' (in every sense of the word!). He will be well-protected by the elder-statesmen of the Team, who will be his role-models!!