from the boundary
News from Legendary statistician, Nicholas Evanson
THE RETURN OF WOMEN AND GIRLS CRICKET TO THE REC
Cricket for the fairer sex has come a long way since the photo of Torquay’s Ladies Team from 1960 which included Pat Dickinson (daughter of Mr Torquay CC – Ted Dickinson) and Sandra Lear (now married to another Torquay CC legend – Vaughan “Jocker” Hosking). The famous photo in the club house also includes Paul Dunkels in drag – you wouldn’t think a future QC would do such a thing!
Jump forward seven decades, three females having played for Torquay CC in the DCL, including one who went onto win a Cambridge Blue, with Ady Zumula about to come the first for T&K 4TH XI.
However, before then the big night had arrived Women and Girls Softball returned to the The Rec – a session organised by Ann-Marie Presswell the Women and Girls Development for the Devon Cricket Foundation. Twelve attended the session including Hollie Newbold who was a member of the Torquay CC Ladies team some fifteen years ago. Going forward the sessions will be run by our very own Ady Zumula.
Would you adam and eve it though T&Ks softball festival debut this Sunday morning at The Rec is against you guessed it – Barton CC!
SUMMER WORK PARTY WITH A NEW RECRUIT!
Welcome Ady!
The Dynamic Duo
Where Neil is happiest!
FIRST COLLABORATION WITH HOLLACOMBE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE – A COMPLETE SUCCESS
Evo our EDI Officer might have gone a bit left field with the club’s first collaboration with Hollacombe CRC but as always with Evo there is a method to his madness, thinking outside the “box”!
According to Emma, Evo’s contact, the clients had a so much fun painting some flower pots despite the orange paint having an accident with the floor! As Evo has said, “the standard of the painting certainly proves it is what you can do not what you can’t.”
The pots are actually going to be used as Ash Trays. Whilst the club doesn’t want to be seen to be encouraging smoking. It has to accept members smoke so it is better for “fag ends” to be disposed of safely especially if as we all hope we have a hot dry summer.
The unused paint has been donated to the Centre to use as they see fit for any other projects they may have – building good will. (Mr Rice the receipt might not ever reach you though.)
As Evo has said, “this is only the beginning. Next month we have been invited to their Open Day to let their clients loose with some Softball Cricket. In July the centre is keen to use The Rec for their Sponsored Walk and when there is cricket on weekday afternoon they are looking to come down for an hour or so to watch.”
Finally, a plea from Evo, “we need to make EDI work at the club but I can’t do it alone.”
some photographs from tavistock match
All photographs thanks to Steve Pope - an old school friend of Evo’s.
CALLING ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS
IF THERE ARE ANY WOMEN OR GIRLS (12+) WHO WANT TO TRY SOFTBALL CRICKET, T&K ARE GETTING A TEAM TOGETHER FOR A SOFTBALL FESTIVAL AT THE REC ON SUNDAY 1 JUNE – ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN TO A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE.
BEFORE THEN THOUGH ADEL (“ADY”) WILL BE HOLDING THE FIRST TRAINING SESSION THIS THURSDAY STARTING AT 6PM AT THE REC. SO JUST “COME ON DOWN.”
WELCOME TO ADEL ZIMUNU
The club are pleased to announce the arrival of Zimbabwe women’s international, Adel Zimunu, whose arrival has been delayed because of international commitments for Zimbabwe – they have been taking on the US in Dallas. Adel is a right handed middle order batter and a Right Medium Fast bowler who will be playing for the 3rd XI.
However over the next three months, Adel’s most important role is to kick start Women’s and Girls Cricket at the club. Please make Adel welcome and support her in all her endeavours. W&G Cricket going forward is essential for the club to be complaint when it comes to EDI.
Welcome Adel
DEVON CRICKET LEAGUE ROUND 4
1ST XI
With a virtually full strength team the 1st XI took on the league leaders, Tavistock CC 1st XI at home.
Normal service continued though with Harry Passenger yet again losing the toss.
T&K were asked to bat and were soon in serious trouble with the run machines of last season in the form of Western, Kelmere and Roux contributing just 12 runs between them – T&K slumping to 44 for 4. Harry Passenger tried to do a rescue act as skipper scoring 69. He was supported by young Rio Koyikkara with 27. However, T&K committed the cardinal sin of not batting their overs out – all out for 157 in just 43 overs. No Tavistock bowler took more than 2 wickets – Rhys Davies being the best mopping up the tail in just one over with 2 for 2.
In reply Tavistock got off to a good start before the tried and tested spin trio of Baxendale, Kelmere and Passenger gave T&K some hope of defending the total, particularly Passenger again leading from the front with 4 for 31. However, it wasn’t to be thanks to opener William Barriball with 44 and later on an undefeated 55 by Will Scott-Munden. Tavistock won by a canter by 4 wickets but with nearly 15 overs to spare.
Next weekend the 1st XI head up the M5 to take on Cullompton CC 1st XI (with what is mentioned in Spectator Watch, not ideal).
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 157 all out (43 overs)
H Passenger 69
R Koyikkara 27
Tavistock CC 1st XI 160 for 6 (35.1 overs)
W Scott-Munden 55 not out
W Barriball 44
H Passenger 4-31
Tavistock CC 1st XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (6 pts) by 4 wickets
2ND XI
The 2nd XI travelled over the hill to take on Kenn CC 1st XI with yet another different skipper.
T&K won the toss and elected to field.
There was several contributions by Kenn batter’s however it was opener Chris May who led the way with 55. The best of the T&K bowlers was Abu Bakar with 3 for 23. Kenn finishing to 202 for 8 in their 45 overs.
In reply most of the T&K batters contributed with Anthony Nadar leading the way with an undefeated 32. The best of the Kenn bowlers was James Mason, formerly of Bovey Tracey CC, with 3 for 32. However, T&K won by 3 wickets with 3 overs to spare.
Next up for the 2nd XI is Brockman Cup this Thursday when they travel to take on Bovey Tracey CC 3rd XI. They then return to DCL action next weekend at home to Yelverton Bohemians CC 1st XI.
Kenn CC 1st XI 202 for 8 (45 overs)
C May 55
A Bakar 3-23
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 203 for 7 (42 overs)
A Nadar 32 not out
J Mason 3-32
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (19 pts) beat Kenn CC 1st XI (8 pts) by 3 wickets
3RD XI
The 3rd XI played host to their counterparts from Hatherleigh CC.
Hatherleigh won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat.
Once again, club chair, Steve Waters contributed with the bat with 41 before being caught and bowled by A Spinney – not sure if the said bowler was a spin bowler! However, the star of the show along with extras (47) was Parvez Khan with an undefeated 53. The best of the Hatherleigh bowlers were Martin Quick (not sure if he was a quick bowler) with 2 for 22 and Aiden Spinney with 2 for 23 as T&K finished on 241 for 7 in their 40 overs.
In reply, Hatherleigh were reduced to 40 for 3 thanks to Preshit Pawar who finished with 2 for 44 and Pratyush Jain who returned 2 for 53. However, it then became the Jim Sibcy and Liam Pyle show scoring 73 not out and 54 respectively (with a little help from extras). Hatherleigh knocked off the large total with 4 wickets in hand and over 7 overs to spare.
The 3rd XI have a blank weekend next weekend but return to DCL the following weekend away to Shobrooke Park CC 2nd XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 241 for 7 (40 overs)
P Khan 53 not out
Extras 47
S Waters 41
M Quick 2-22
A Spinney 2-23
Hatherleigh CC 3rd XI 242 for 6 (32.4 overs)
J Sibcy 74 not out
L Pyle 54
Extras 47
P Pawar 2-44
P Jain 2-53
Hatherleigh CC 3rd XI (18 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (8 pts) by 4 wickets
4TH XI
The 4th XI travelled to taken on Thorverton CC 3rd XI at their out ground, Clyst Hydon CC.
Thorverton won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat.
Alas T&K also committed the cardinal sin of not batting their overs out – all out for 166 in just 29.2 overs. The star with the bat though for T&K was Bala Mallavarapu with 66. Anu George and Matt Rossin both contributes 20s but extras were the second highest score with 27. The best of Thorverton bowlers was Craig Winzer with 3 for 43.
In reply, it was a case of a contribution by many Thorverton batters with Imogen Daldorph with 33 followed by good old extras on 29. With star bowler, Ollie Smith stuck behind the stumps this week, it was left to young Seb Rossin to take 3 for 23. However, it wasn’t enough and Thorverton won 4 wickets with over 4 over left.
Next up for the 4th XI next weekend in the very short trip to take on St Marychurch Old Boys CC 1st XI at Cockington, the former home of Torquay CC 3rd XI and the favourite ground of Roger Tolchard.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 166 all out (29.2 overs)
B Mallavarapu 66
C Winzer 3-43
Thorverton CC 3rd XI 169 for 6 (35.4 overs)
I Daldorph 33
S Rossin 3-23
Thorverton CC 3rd XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (7 pts) by 4 wickets
Player of the Day
Despite skippering a losing cause, it has to go to Harry Passenger.
Spectator Watch
Well after the events of yesterday there has to be a Spectator of the Day – Josh Hunt’s better half. Despite being off-duty, Abi’s nursing skills were put to good use when Honorary Life Member, John Haly took a nasty tumble, This was in total contrast to the response Evo had from other spectators when he asked them politely if they would look for some lost balls and was told “go away we are just spectators” – each lost ball is £28 and as a result the 1st XI might not be compliant as of 1st June unless Evo can manufacture some spares.
Back on the watching brief, Somerset CCC Academy player, Blaise Baker, while recovering from injury made a rare appearance at the ground – “Blaise good luck with you’re A Levels.”
From a bygone era it was also nice to see Terry Hubbard making a well overdue visit to the ground.
Finally some retrospective news sadly it must be reported Camp Kelmere received some damage from friendly fire at the Bovey Tracey match with Jade unfortunately taking the worst of it.
BATTLE OF THE REC IS OFF!
The T20 match scheduled for today between the Cricket Club and Rugby Club has sadly had to be cancelled, It will be re-arranged for another dater very soon.
the tics have accepted the challenge!
Tomorrow there will be a T20 match between the Cricket Club and the Rugby Club starting at 1.30pm.
SONNY TO ROAR AGAIN
The club are pleased to announce Sonny Baker has retained his place in the England Lions squad to take on India A in a two match series starting later this month. Sonny will be captained by fellow King’s College Taunton old boy, James Rew.. The squad also contains George Hill who played in the same Weedon’s side as Harry Passenger, during his first visit to New Zealand.
Go Well Sonny
TWO WEEKS ON - SAME RESULT
Brockman Cup the replay was played despite the President of the competition last heard of being somewhere in Dorset! Barton CC 2nd XI won the toss and elected to field. Once again the star with the bat was Josh Thompson, fresh from his exploits with Devon U18 at the Rec just 24 hours before, but with just 57 this time of just 25 balls this time supported by Bobby Western (no hangover from his 19th birthday) with 37. The best of the Barton bowlers was super veteran Dave Cadwallader rolling back the years 9from the Nigel Janes era) with 4 for 47 – from all accounts that was his first net of the season! T&K finished on 147 for 7 in their 20 overs
In reply in fading light again (Evo having found a free bar, yes Kels snr, feared another abandonment), Barton with the exception of two 3rd generations in Oliver Shelton with 28 and Riley Calland with 22 not out didn’t really trouble the sole scorer which contravened regulation 9 of the competition regulations – something which the competition committee should address. The best of the T&K bowlers was Joshua Hudson with 3 for 13 as Barton finished on 80 for 6.
Note to the skipper though – Evo handed over all the balls to the acting skipper at the start of the season! “Captains have to take some responsibility.”
Mention must be made of Marli Roux - a natural bar tender behind the hatch already!”
Next up for the 2nd XI in the Brockman Cup is a trip to take on Bovey Tracey CC 3rd XI next Tuesday.
On the spectator front, Evo is reliably informed that Jim Partridge who played for mainly for Torquay CC 2nd XI in the 1970s / 1980s was watching.
HE HAS KEPT THIS QUIET!!
The club are pleased to announce the club’s representatives in Devon O50s cricket is now a quartet. Joining established stars Vivek Kulkarni, Mike Pugh and Tim Western is now a certain Matt McCann.
Well Done Mr McCann