Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club. Claremont Road, Sandymount, Dublin 1st XI squad

1st XI

2012 - Winners of Alan Murray T20 Cup
Capt. D.Alan Lewis

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Albert Van Der Merwe Member profile

Captain : Albert Van Der Merwe

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.
Players
Yaqoob Ali Shah Member profile Yaqoob Ali Shah
RHB & LB;

Yaqoob was a pre-season signing from Sandyford CC in 2011 and has been a constant performer with both the 1st and 2nd teams. His Leg spin bowling took 40 wickets for the 2nds as they earned promotion to division 3 and he was named the inaugral 'Club Man Of The Year' in 2011.















Yaqoob has recently joined YM after playing previously at Sandyford CC.     
Jeremy P. Bray Member profile Jeremy P. Bray
LHB, RAM, WK;

In all, Jeremy Bray has played 83 times for Ireland between 2002 and 2009. In that time, the left-hander scored 2812 runs at an average of 31.95, a career that included 12 fifties and seven centuries and a top score of 190 against the United Arab Emirates in 2005.
He was part of the Ireland team that reached the Super Eight stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 and his unbeaten century against Zimbabwe in Sabina Park, Jamaica, was the main contribution to that crucial tie in the group stage of the competition.
In Leinster club cricket, Bray’s record is truly outstanding. In 198 matches at senior level he scored 9,660 runs at an average of 62.32, including 23 centuries and 61 fifties. He was not out 39 times out of his 194 innings, which as an attacking opening batsman, was a significant achievement in itself.

Lee C. Cole Member profile Lee C. Cole
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.
Sameer Dutt Member profile Sameer Dutt
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.
Robert A. Garth Member profile Robert A. Garth
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.
Jonathan C.W. Harte Member profile Jonathan C.W. Harte
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.
D. Trent Johnston Member profile D. Trent Johnston
RHB, RAFM;

Born in Wollongong, New South Wales for whom he represented and a current Irish International and former Captain with 165 caps, who has previously played for Carlisle CC, Clontarf CC, Leinster CC & Railway Union CC, more clubs than even Peter Stringfellow.
Has played a major part in the recent successes and rise of Irish Cricket. 

Favourite Food: Pat the Baker Megabite Thick Slices.
Favourite Snow White Dwarf: Bashful.
Sean C. Mcauley Member profile Sean C. Mcauley
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.
Simmi Singh Member profile Simmi Singh
RHB, OB;

Simi has joined YM from Old Belvedere CC where he played from 2008-2011. A top order bat and spin bowler Simi will bring a lot of experience to the batting line up. He will also join the coaching set up in the YM Youth Academy.
Born in Bathlana, Punjab, India where he represented Punjab U14s & U17s.
Reinhardt Strydom Member profile Reinhardt Strydom
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.
Jack B. Tector Member profile Jack B. Tector
RHB, OB;

Jack is the oldest of 3 Tector brothers all with great talent, inherited to them by their mother. Scored over 400 runs and took 24 wkts in 2011 playing mainly 3rds & 2nds. Also made his debut for the 1st XI and has represented Leinster & Ireland at U15 level. A natural cricketer and genuine all rounder.
Performance history
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