Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club. Claremont Road, Sandymount, Dublin

RHB, RAM;

'Shami' to his many friends has represented his native Pakistan at U17 & U19 level alongside Shahid Afridi. Also represented Pakistan at youth level in hockey and squash. Born in Karachi, he has numerous family members & cousins who have also played Test cricket. Nephew of Javed Miandad and Godson of Zaheer Abbas. Came to Ireland as the professional for North Kildare CC and at still only 25yrs of age has years of cricket ahead of him. Puts a lot of hard work into his game and always looks the part.

RHB, WK;

Lee is 1 of 4 very talented Cole brothers who have made their mark in both cricket and hockey. Lee has been a prolific schoolboy cricketer at YM, representing Ireland at U13 & U15 level and currently in the U17 squad. Made his senior debut in 2009 and is a top order bat. Has all the shots in the book just needs to occupy the wicket and the runs will come. Forced his way into the 1st XI during the latter half of 2011 to open the innings and keep wicket. One to watch in 2012.

Also plays hockey and has represented Leinster & Ireland at youth level.

RHB, RAO;

Former Irish captain and one of Ireland's most-capped internationals with 114 appearances (1990-2000), tall powerfully built batsman particularly strong off his pads. Scored 4 centuries for Ireland. Was a much underused and under-rated off-spinner. Fine slip fielder.
Scored an unbeaten century (101*) versus the touring South Africans led by the late Great Hansie Cronje in Castle Avenue, Dublin (1998) and an excellent 148 v MCC at Malahide,Dublin (1996).
Captained Ireland 40 times and was another major figure in the YM team that dominated Leinster cricket in the late 1980s early 1990s.
Best remembered for his one over aginst the touring Australians 1993 when Allan Border hit him for 5 sixes off the first five balls of an over. The sixth, we'll let him tell you...
In his final match versus Scotland in 2000 he scored arguably his finest innings of 150, finishing with a 1st class average of 43.07 and retired far too early and probably at the peak of his powers to 'put his feet up'...

RHB, OB;

Sameer is one of the latest additions to the 1st XI squad and joins the club this season from Old Belvedere CC, for whom he first played in 2003, captaining them in 2009 & 2010. Born in Jalandhar, India he first set foot on our shores in 2002 to study a masters in business studies from the Dublin Business School. A quality cricketer, in 2008 he won the Samuels Cup for best all-rounder in Leinster. Has previously scored a century against YM (in a losing cause).
Also currently stands as a senior umpire in Leinster.
Sporting hero...Sachin Tendulkar.

RHB, RAM;

'Son of Jon' made the short distance from local rivals Pembroke CC to YM in 2010 where he tasted 1st team action. Brings more competition to the 1st team squad and can bat and ball with ease. 
Can bowl with great pace & is quick when he wants to be and is a hard hitting batsman. Proved in 2011 that he can make vital contributions to the team and another to watch in 2012. 
Most likely to be seen practicing his golf swing on the outfield.

LHB, RAO;

Former Bangor C.C. & Trinity College C.C. player who made his YM debut in the 2002 season.
One of the 2 Wesley College/teachers within the 1st team the other being opening bat Carl Hosford.
Consistent, dependable, ever-present and a bloody good player/team member which is not surprising considering the 6 months summer holidays teachers get.
Captained the club in 2005, the year the new shed was opened.

RHB, LB;

Opening bat who has scored over 3,000 Leinster senior runs with 1/100 & 21/50s. Former Irish U19 player who played in the 1998 U19 ICC World Cup. 
The other half of the Trinity College C.C. & Wesley College connection within the team and another one with plenty of time on his hands due to being a teacher.
Former winner of the Barclay Walker Award in 1992 & 1995.

RHB, RAM;

A young talented all-rounder who joined YM from Malahide CC for the 2010 season. A fine fielder and has all the shots. Looking to cement a place in the 2012 season as a middle order batsman and seam bowler.
There is no truth in the rumour that Lewi is only picking him because he has a sister who is a Supermodel.

WK, RHB;

Return of the 'Muck'...the prodigal son has returned after a brief stint down the road at Sydney Parade with Pemboke CC in 2010. That knock on his head has finally worn off and he has come around to his senses. Barclay Walker Award winner in 1998.

LHB, LAM;

Reinhardt captained the 1st XI in 2010/11 after joining from North County C.C. in 2009.
He has represented Boland Academy in his native place of birth Cape Town, SA and also played for Malahide C.C. & Old Belvedere C.C. in the Leinster Leagues.
A squad member of the Ireland cricket team, he made his debut in Shere Bangla, Mirpur against Bangladesh in 2008.
Opening left-handed batsman, a key member of the team.

RHB, OB;

Albert Van Der Merwe is a current Irish International (14 caps) having just been involved in the recent 2011 World Cup in India. He made his Irish debut in 2010 against the West Indies A team in Stormant.
Born in Bellville, Capetown, SA, he was first seen in Ireland playing for Derriaghy CC in the North, before he was snapped up by The Hills CC.
A leading player for The Hills in Leinster cricket his move to Claremont Road as both a player and a valuable member of our youth academy coaching team. Missed part of the 2011 season due to injury and returned to make vital contributions in end of season relegation battle.
Was recently selected for the Irish squad to travel to Kenya & UAE in the early part of 2012.

WK, RHB, RAM;

After years of loitering at the edge of the 1st XI, Stevie claimed a regular place in 2011 as a lower order batsman and a fine fielder. An occasional wicket keeper he is a a genuine all-rounder. Won the Barclay Walker Award in 2002. Also plays rugby at Old Wesley RFC.