from the boundary
News from Legendary statistician, Nicholas Evanson
evo’s edi work acknowledged by the ecb
Hi Nicholas,
Thank you for responding to our bulletin and for sharing your photo/story. We’ve received it successfully and really appreciate you taking the time to contribute.
We’re incredibly grateful for your involvement as part of the Cricket Collective and for everything you’ve done to contribute to cricket this season. Your support helps keep the game thriving and makes a real difference to our community.
Best regards,
Natalie Powell
Members will be kept up to on whether the photo makes the Bulletin.
Spoiler alert - a brother and sister might also be getting a mention in the next Raising The Game bulletin.
All Evo will say though, both possible PR opportunities are not about him but first and foremost are to promote the club but they are Hollacombe CRC related.
the boy on the moon
if you are looking for an Xmas Gift this winter, look no further then TKCCs batter turned author, Josh Hunt. For more details go to:
In return for this publicity, Josh has agreed to assist Evo in fund raising for future EDI projects.
A Note From Craig Ross — What I’m Up To These Days
Every now and then I think back to that summer in 1991 when I came over from Karaka and spent a season playing in England. It was a brilliant time for a young bloke — good cricket, good people, and a simple, enjoyable way of life. Those early experiences, including the time at Torquay and the support from people like Roger Mann, gave me a real appreciation of how much influence the adults around a young player can have on their confidence and enjoyment of the game.
Fast forward a few decades and that idea has become the centre of my work. After playing for NZ U19s & U20s, a first-class stint with Northern Districts, and coaching roles across New Zealand — from NZC and CD to Hawke’s Bay Cricket and even specialist coaching with the White Ferns — I found myself increasingly drawn to the parent side of youth sport. No matter the level, it became obvious that kids thrive when the adults around them understand how to support them, especially through the ups and downs.
These days I run Brave & Beyond, a sports-education business that works directly with parents, schools, and clubs across New Zealand. My main programme, Helping Parents & Families Navigate Sport, is all about giving parents practical tools, self-awareness, and confidence to help their kids enjoy sport, stay in it longer, and feel a real sense of belonging. It’s part research, part storytelling, part lived experience — and it’s been great to see how much it resonates with families.
It’s funny looking back, because the seeds of what I do now were planted in those early playing days — simple environments, good people, and communities that wrapped around their young athletes. That’s the kind of culture I’m trying to help create here in NZ.
Would love to get back to England sometime soon, catch up properly, and share a few stories from both sides of the world.
breaking news!
Weather permitting news has just reached Evo that Hazza will be making his 1st XV debut for the Tics at the Rec tomorrow. The match against Kingsbridge 1st XV kicks off at 2pm. Now here is a good question, who was the last father and son from the club to play for the Tics 1st XV?
Congratulations Hazza
late call - girls years 7 to 12
The club are pleased to promote the MCC Foundation Hubs for girls, in state education, between years 7 and 12. The taster session is this Friday before the real business starts in late January. For more details go to the following link:
urgent request from the chair
The club’s distinguished quiz guru of a chair, Steve Waters, is still urgently looking for a fourth member of the club to make up the quiz team for the Kingskerswell Parish Council Quiz this Thursday. A big thank you to Mike Etherington and James Trenchard for already agreeing to join Steve. If anyone else is free please send Steve a message on WhatsApp – he will be pleased to hear from you!
OLD HARROVIAN JOINING THE CLUB
The club are pleased to announce the signing of Old Harrovian, Kit Keey, from Sandwich Town CC thanks to the efforts of Bax. Kit a top order right hander bat has actually graced the Home of Cricket in the Eton v Harrow match. Two quotes from Sandwich Town’s recently retired chair, “You have fallen on your feet!” and “Great guy good cricketer who plays in the true spirit of cricket.” Now here is a question, who was the last member of the club to have played in the Eton v Harrow match?
Welcome Kit
tkcc - a supporter club for the icc Women's t20 world cup 2026
The Committee are pleased to announce the club has registered its interest to be a Supporter Club for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. More news will be released as the club receives it.
glow in the dark cricket 2026 - girls u11 to u13
The club are pleased to be supporting the Devon Cricket Foundation initiative. For more details go to the link below:
COLTS BACK IN THE NETS ALREADY!
The new winter home for nets - The Spires College (well it will always be Westlands for old boy Evo though).
HOLLACOMBE XMAS FAYRE
I spy a cricketer!
Hey Big Spender!
Jade with one of Evo’s cricketers!
A visit from a neighbouring club literally! A thank you must also go to two members of Barton CC (yes I know) for helping source a Draw Prize.
Evo would like to say a huge thank you to all that donated Draw Prizes - lets just say the husband of his contact at the Centre should be super fit in 3 months!
any candidates?
Maybe a chance to promote our club in the wider local community, which is so crucial going forward, whilst also seeking rightful recognition for its own hardworking volunteers!
DON’T FORGET OUR PARTNER ORGANISATION this saturday
Jade Shergold (sister of Kels) has a stall and Evo will be present to further promote the club’s link with the Centre. On behalf of the Centre, Evo would like to thank club members who donated Raffle Prizes - from all accounts the Centre were really appreciative.
HE’S COMING HOME – NIALL McCARTHY
The club are pleased to announce the return of top order batter, Niall McCarthy, from Abbotskerswell CC. During his previous time with Torquay CC, Niall a right hander, scored 178 not out for the 2nd XI in the league (as well as 109 in another match). Watching from the boundary will be dad, Rob, a Vascular Surgeon, who on a few occasions turned out in the league when Torquay CC were short on numbers.
Well Home Niall
what an anchievement!
A year ago there was no W&G cricket at the club, fast forward twelve months and the club has a team in the Paignton Indoor Softball League (based at Paignton Academy - Borough Road Site) when it starts in February 2026. In the words of Del Boy though, “would you Adam and Eve it” the first match is against Barton CC on 1st February 2026!
The link to all the fixtures is below:
Good Luck to Hollie and all the W&Gs
two colts in devon winter training squads
The club are pleased to announce that two colts from the ever expanding colts section have been selected for the Devon CCC Winter Squads for their respective ages.
Caiden Edmonds who according to Sam Stephens is a rapid left arm seam bowler is training with the U13s and George Stephens a right hand batter who bowls leg spin is training with the U12s.
Well Done Caiden and George
TRAIN TO BE A SCORER THIS WINTER!
For anymore information please contact Evo nevanson@hotmail.com
incoming player - joe fe(a)rndale
Thanks to the persuasive skills of Bax. The club are pleased to announce the signing of wicketkeeper / middle order right hand batter, Joe Ferndale (spelt like that on Play Cricket but as Joe Farndale on Cricket Archive - Evo is on the case). Joe originated from the South Coast but is currently studying at Exeter University. Since leaving Marlborough College, Joe has represented the college in The Cricketer Cup (a competition for Old Boys). Last season, Joe got some early season experience of the DCL playing for North Devon CC before returning to play for Liphook & Ripsley CC 1st Xi in the Southern Premier League Division 2 where his highest score was 81.
Welcome Joe