from the boundary
News from Legendary statistician, Nicholas Evanson
remembering syd lawrence
The committee wish to inform members that Evo and Steve Waters are putting a plan together to remember Syd Lawrence - more news as the plan in formalised. However, Hatherleigh CC who the 1st XI are playing next weekend have already agreed to support T&K in whatever the club decides they want to do.
Yes, agreed, Syd only played for the club for a very short time. However, he must be recognised for being a trail blazer being the first British born black cricketer to play for England and for in recent years stoically battling the cruel disease that is simply known as MND.
updated DEVON CRICKET LEAGUE 2025 - ROUND 8
1ST XI
The 1st XI took on Thorverton CC 1st XI at the Rec with Josh Hunt making his comeback for the 1st XI and Japanese Under 19 international Leon Mehlig making his debut for the club.
Thorverton won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat.
After just 12.1 overs, T&K were in serious trouble at 57 for 6 (Evo was starting to wonder he could do his Ground Hop Challenge himself) thanks to Ben Slaviero (3 for 38) and George Daldorph (3 for 36). Some of the carnage was caught on camera by Conrad Sutcliffe and will appear later. At 14:30 with the score on 113 for 9 going out before was a certainty but what happened over the next hour proves there is no certainly no certainty in life, Harry Baxendale (even without Suzie watching on) scored 55. However, providing T&K with a defendable total wouldn’t have been possible without no 11 batter, Ritesh Debhade who finished undefeated on 21 off 70 balls (more balls then batters no 1 to 6 faced combined). T&K were finally all out for 186 with just 2 overs remaining of the allocation at 15:36.
Thorverton got off to a fast start – Dan Robbins was trapped LBW by Harry Baxendale for 37 with the score on 60 after just 7.5 overs. After that it became the Luke Vukusic, a Croatian international’s show with an undefeated 77, supported until virtually the end by Thoverton’s actual overseas, Shane Yelverton with 45. No T&K took more than 1 wicket and Thoverton won with 9.3 overs and 7 wickets in hand.
After the match there was an interesting occurrence. For the first time in living memory the umpires didn’t bring the stumps in. Just another job for Evo!
Next up for the 1st XI is a return to Aaron Printers Cup action this Thursday – home to Bovey Tracey CC 2nd XI. The 1st XI then return to DCL next weekend away to Hatherleigh CC 1st XI – the Home of the Best DCL Teas!
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 186 all out (48 overs)
H Bazendale 55
Extras 34
G Daldorph 3-36
B Slaviero 3-38
Thorverton CC 1st XI 189 for 3 (40.3 overs)
L Vukusic 77 not out
S Yelverton 45
Thoverton CC 1st XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (4 pts) by 7 wickets
2ND XI
The 2nd XI made the short trip to take on Babbacombe CC 1st XI – the “Battle of the Westerns’” was fairly quiet with neither grandson, giving grandad Ian (umpire) or grandma Sandra (scorer) that much to do.
T&K won the toss and elected to field.
Opening up for Babbacombe was Marcus Thompson, father of, who went onto top score with 55. Paul Sutherland in the middle order contributed 45 as in the lower middle order with 43 did Henry Stubbs. The wickets were shared around with Towkir Chowdhury and Anthony Nadar both taking 2 a piece though. Babbacombe finished on 204 for 7.
In reply there were several cameos by the T&K batters. However leading the chase from the front was skipper Ryan Hanauer with 43 supported by Faiz Ebrahim with 35. Unfortunately, T&K fell 11 runs short of what would have been a vital win – alarm bells must now be starting rung with some urgency but in the words of Yazz, “the only way is up.” As for Babbacombe bowlers the best was Dan Western with 2 for 24 (no he didn’t get younger brother out).
Next up for the 2nd XI in their relegation fight next weekend will be a home fixture against Plymouth CC 2nd XI who are skippered by James Toms formerly of this parish.
Babbacombe CC 1st XI 204 for 7 (45 overs)
M Thompson 55
P Sutherland 45
H Stubbs 43
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 193 for 9 (45 overs)
R Hanauer 43
F Ebrahim 35
Babbacombe CC 1st XI (19 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (8 pts) by 11 runs.
3RD XI
The 3rd XI played host to Cheriton Fitzpaine CC 1st XI again under the leadership of Steve Waters (one can only hope the scorecard on Play Cricket is deemed sufficient).
Cheriton Fitzpaine won the toss and elected to field.
T&K were soon in trouble losing Tom Lillywhite and Rob Spencer cheaply. However, Matt Rossin hung around to score 21. The lower middle order also contributed runs with Preshit Pawar scoring 26 and Steve Waters having dropped himself down the order scoring an undefeated 23. There was also a little help from extras – 34 of which 24 were wides. T&K sadly committed the cardinal sin of not batting their overs out – all out for 135 having just used 31 overs. The best of the Cheriton Fitzpaine bowlers was Tom Sommer with 3 for 19.
In reply Cheriton Fitzpaine lost both their openers to Ady Zumunu (2 for 33). However , 39 by Nick Roud and a crippling 29 extras (especially byes and extras) saw Cheriton Fitzpaine over the line in just 34,2 overs but with only 2 wickets in hand. The best of the T&K bowlers was Preshit Pawar with 2 for 17.
On the advice of Bumble the 3rd XI are to “start the car” now for next weekend’s fixture – away to North Molton CC 1st XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 135 all out (31 overs)
Extras 34
P Pawar 26
T Sommer 3-19
Cheriton Fitzpaine CC 1st XI 136 for 8 (34.2 overs)
N Roud 39
Extras 29
P Pawar 2-17
A Zumunu 2-33
Cheriton Fitzpaine CC 1st XI (19 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (7 pts) by 2 wickets
4TH XI
The 4th XI headed out to the Teign Estuary to take on Stokeinteignhead CC 2nd XI. In the side to block up a place in the field was Matt “oh my knee” McCann. However, this enabled him to play alongside his son Seth on his debut in open age cricket – from all accounts he did his parents proud. (By some quirk of fate the ground witnessed all three of the Bakers’ play together for the first time for Torquay CC.)
T&K won the toss and elected to field.
Skipper, Ollie Smith, trapped Ginhoy Joseph, LBW, for a golden duck with just the 5th ball of the match. However, that was as good as it was going to get in a runs feast for Stokeinteignhead with skipper, Roger Putman leading the way with an undefeated 79. Putman was supported by Siby Mathews with 56, Shinto Kunnathara Kuriakose with 42 and Rajesh Thundupurayidathil with 30. Even on one leg, Matt McCann, starred with the ball for T&K with 4 for 43. However, James Trenchard’s figures of 2 for 40 bowling at the death don’t do him justice. In the end, Stokeinteignhead amassed a mammoth 286 for 9 in their 40 overs. Remarkably though just over the other side of the estuary, Kenn CC 2nd had amassed 360 for 3 in 40 overs.
Sadly in reply T&K fell well short by 181 runs. Only loan players Balakrishnan Bhaskaran with 34 and Sachin Joy with 28 made any serious contributions. Young Seth McCann was 2 not out at the end though having faced 11 balls (5 more than his dad). T&Ks innings was all over in 31 overs with the best of the Stokeinteignhead .bowlers being Nomy Paul with 3 for 14.
Next up for the 4th XI is hosting Teignmouth and Shaldon CC 3rd XI next weekend fresh from their even larger mauling by Kenn CC 2nd XI.
Stokeinteignhead CC 2nd XI 286 for 9 (40 overs)
R Putman 79 not out
S Mathews 56
S Kuriakose 42
R Thunupurayidathil 30
M McCann 4-43
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 105 all out (31 overs)
B Bhaskaran 34
S Joy 28
N Paul 3-14
Stokeinteignhead CC 2nd XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (6 pts) by 181 runs
Player of the Day
On reflection it has to be a joint award. Harry Baxendale for his 55 to give the 1st XI some hope. However, it wouldn’t have been possible had it not also been for Ritesh Debhade for his undefeated 21,
Spectator Watch
The Rec was graced by the presence of an extremely rare visitor, the master blaster from the 1990s, Phil Bradford, whose father Bruce was also on the ground – not sure the last time they watched any cricket together! It would be wrong though not to mention young Freddie Hunt who was watching dad Josh on his 1st XI comeback. After the match, Freddie helped Evo get in the fielding discs – Josh offered him a £1 a disc!
TRAGIC NEWS
The club has regretfully have to inform members of the passing of David “Syd” Lawrence who briefly played for Torquay CC in 1994. The club’s thoughts are with all his family and friends on hearing this extremely sad news.
the ground hop challenge
Well three member’s accepted Evo’s challenge of seeing all four XIs in an afternoon. Gordon Avery in his solo effort decided to go in team order while the combined effort of Geoff Hayes and Phil Sturman decided to go 1, 2, 4 and 3. Gordon even sneaked in a 5th ground – Cricketfield Road! Below are photos from all their stop offs.
Well Done Gentlemen
the rec (and evo) in the torbay weekly
On his quickness, Evo can certainly remember a wicket going up before the umpire’s figure was fully way back in 1996 – Ian Baker no guesses who you were just about to got out!
GROUND HOPPER ALERT!
It is rumoured that Gordon Avery and / or Phil Sturman are going to attempt to watch all four XIs tomorrow - news on their progress as we receive it.
EVO’S VISIT TO HOLLACOMBE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
On what turned out to be a baking hot day. Evo headed off to Hollacombe CRC on an observation mission to see how much the clients can participate in adaptive Softball Cricket. After the observation phase it was then the case of some serious Softball Cricket with clients and staff all joining in – no balls reached the railway line though! Photographs will be released once the embargo on them is lifted by Hollacombe CRC. As, Evo said, “this is just the beginning and has certainly given me some ideas to progress the collaboration.” The next part of the collaboration is on 10 July when Hollacombe CRC will be using the Rec for at least part of their Annual Sponsored Walk. Evo is already drawing up an invitation list of key club members, if available, he would like to come down and support the walkers.
relight the fire!
After Rain Stopped Pizza the Social Committee are pleased to announce the opportunity to purchase additional Pizzas by Close Of Play on Wednesday for the re-arranged Social Night this Friday.
https://www.tkcricket.co.uk/events-1/p/fired-up-pizza
devon cricket league 2025 - round 7
1ST XI
The 1st XI made a delayed departure to take on Plympton CC 1st XI as a result of the massive amount of rain the City of Plymouth had had in the previous 48 hours thus allowing them to see the start of the 2nd XI warm up.
Play was unable to start until 3pm so 30 overs per side. To save time, Tea was taken first. Normal service was resumed with the toss, Hazza losing it, and not unsurprisingly T&K were asked to bat first.
At 18 for 2 the worst fears seemed to becoming true with both Tim Western and Chris Kelmere out cheaply. However with Nathan Roux running into form with a run a ball 61 and a trademark quick fire 24 from Hazza, plus many of the Plympton bowler’s radars malfunctioning the early damage was repaired. Subsequently there was cameos from Messrs Baxendale, Hearn and Thompson to get T&Ks score up to 164 for 5 in their 30 overs. The best of the Plympton bowlers was Jamie Bailey with 2 for 41.
With the exception of captain, Harry Kandampully with 38 and Jamie Bailey with 25, Plympton’s reply was spun apart by The Three Amigoes – Messrs Passenger (3 for 10), Kulkarni (3 for 21) and Kelmere (3 for 22). Although it should really have been The Four Musketeers as Harry Baxendale was unplayable with 0 for 10 off his 6 overs. Plympton were all out for 110 with an over to go.
Next up for the 1st XI next weekend is hosting Thorverton CC 1st XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI 164 for 5 (30 overs)
N Roux 61
J Bailey 2-41
Plympton CC 1st XI 110 all out (29 overs)
H Kandampully 38
H Passenger 3-10
E Kulkarni 3-21
C Kelmere 3-22
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 1st XI (18 pts) beat Plympton CC 1st XI (4 pts) by 54 runs
2ND XI
The 2nd XI played host to Plymouth CS and Roborough CC 1st XI (PCSR). Sadly it must be reported not for the first time this season the 2nd XI were unable to provide an umpire which needs to be addressed ASAP for a club of our standing.
T&K won the toss and elected to field.
Everything looked promising to start with Anthony Nadar removing both openers cheaply. However there was then a 3rd wicket partnership of 115 between Mailk Wasim (86) and Ritesh Dubey (66) which repaired all the early damage. PCSR were finally all out for 215 in 41.3 overs. The best of the T&K were Anthony Nadar with 4 for 43 and Bobby Western with 3 for 29.
In reply it was the case of no one really getting going with the possible exception of captain, Ryan Hanauer with 31. T&K were bowled out for just 122 in 40.5 overs. The best of the PCSR bowlers were Saf Johar with 4 for 29 and Muhammad Ali with 3 for 29.
Next up for the 2nd XI is a likely Battle on the “Western Front” (selections permitting) at Walls Hill next weekend when they take on Babbacombe CC 1st XI – hopefully Field Marshall Western can keep the troops in order!
Plymouth Civil Service and Roborough CC 1st XI 215 all out (41.3 overs)
M Wasim 86
R Dubey 66
A Nadar 4-43
B Western 3-29
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI 122 all out (40.5 overs)
R Hanauer 31
S Johar 4-29
M Ali 3-29
Plymouth Civil Service and Roborough CC 1st XI (20 pts) beat Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 2nd XI (8 pts) by 93 runs
3RD XI
The fun bus carrying the 3rd XI set off to take on Sandford CC 3rd XI under the leadership of Steve Waters while Mr Etherington is off sunning himself.
The stand in skipper won the toss and elected to field.
Ady Zimunu on her 3rd XI debut soon had Sandford in trouble and was on a hat trick by the time she came to bowl just her 4th ball – Sandford scrambled a single though. Ady finished with 4 for 31 whilst the other wickets were shared around including 2 for 14 by Danny Kulkarni which meant only dad, Vivek, was wicketless. Extras with 25 top scored for Sandford, but in terms of their batters the best was a member of the club’s legendary Matten family, Jason with 24. However, they were all out for 114 in just 23.4 overs.
In reply though at 46 for 4, T&K were making hard work of it. However, 69 by Pratyush Jain, ensured the runs were knocked off in a canter in just 21 overs. Ady started how she finished hitting the winning 4. Glyn Baker was the best of the Sandford bowlers with 2 for 22.
The fun bus had a joyous trip back to the Rec.
Next up for the 3rd XI next weekend is hosting Cheriton Fitzpaine CC 1st XI.
Sandford CC 3rd XI 114 all out (23.4 overs)
Extras 25
J Matten 24
A Zimunu 4-31
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI 117 for 6 (21 overs)
P Jain 69
G Baker 2-22
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 3rd XI (19 pts) beat Sandford CC 3rd XI (5 pts) by 4 wickets
4TH XI
Normal service was resumed to prove the doom-mongers wrong as the 4th XI hosted their counterparts from Cullompton CC.
One of those returning to boost the ranks was Steve Stonehouse who was actually redlined last season during the pre-season DCL player registration cull by his partner in crime at TUFC, a certain Vivek Kulkarni! It is actually rumoured that Steve might be appointed the club’s Honorary Paramedic!
Cullompton won the toss and asked T&K to have a bat.
Evo had had a little bit of fun entering the team on Play Cricket – putting a certain Mr Stonehouse to open. Well he did open and the first ball he faced went for 6. However, he was soon on his bike thanks to confusion leading to his run out. It soon became the Sachin Joy show, with Joy finally falling just 2 runs short of his century off just 68 balls. The best of the Cullompton bowlers was Elliot Rowland 3 for 20 as T&K amassed 209 all out in just 33.4 overs.
Sachin Joy was certainly going to enjoy his day in the sun. Cullompton were all out for just 119 in 28.4 overs – Joy taking 4 for 11 oh yes plus a run out. Note must be made of the Hudson family who took 4 catches – the spoils being shared equally between father and son. The best of the Cullompton bowlers was Oliver Wall with 33 (one of Joy’s wickets).
Next up for the 4th XI next weekend is the relative short trip to take on Stokeinteignhead CC 2nd XI.
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI 209 all out (33.4 overs)
S Joy 98
E Rowland 3-20
Cullompton CC 4th XI 119 all out (28.4 overs)
O Wall 33
S Joy 4-11
Torquay and Kingskerswell CC 4th XI (20 pts) beat Cullompton CC 4th XI (7 pts) by 90 runs
Player of the Day
Well the award has to be split. For performance you can look no further then Sachin Joy. However, for commitment, it must equally go to Parvez Khan, who came off working nights, slept in his car for a few hours, and then kept wicket for the 2nd XI, before going back to work – “an excuse to play cricket not an excuse not to play cricket.”
Spectator Watch
The start of the match was watched by Devon cricketing royalty – Keith “one more season” Donohue, a Plympton legend. On the T&K front it is time to mention Suzie an honorary “drinking” member of Camp Kelmere who does her best to keep Harry Baxendale in order. Seriously though Suzie is very supportive of those around the team who are struggling.
“start the car” @ 12:30
The 1st XI are leaving the Rec at 12:30 so hopefully there will be some play after a very delayed start.
congratulations to david (Syd) lawrence mbe
The club would like to acknowledge the awarding of a MBE to Syd in the Kings Birthday Honours for Services to Cricket. For those with long memories, Syd briefly turned out for Torquay CC back in 1994 before attempting a comeback after his horrific knee injury. Sadly aged just 29 he finally had to retire on which he became a successful Bodybuilder. As most of you all know though the horrible Motor Neurone Disease has now left the first black President of Gloucestershire CCC in a wheelchair and unable to speak.
1st xi news - “don’t start the car” (yet)!
Due to all the rain in the Plymouth area and issues with covers means the 1st XIs trip to take on Plympton CC 1st XI is currently in (serious) doubt. “Play” certainly won’t be called at 12.30. More news as we have it.
rain stop pizza
Umpire Rice used the unwritten Law of Cricket - no 43 AKA Common Sense and has delayed the Pizza Night until next Friday, Refunds available if required .
a centurion in the club!
News has just reached the club that a certain Matthew McCann of this parish scored an undefeated 104 for Devon Over 50s 2nd XI against Dorset Over 50s 2nd XI at Chudleigh CC yesterday which included 16 *4s – can anyone remember is Kate Brook a small ground! Mr McCann had already taken 2 for 20 abate off 3 overs. Devon won by 8 wickets.
(Mike Pugh and Tim Western were also part of the victorious Devon O50s 1st XI which beat their Isle of Wight counterparts at a canter at The Rec.)
Well Done Matt
