Y.M.C.A. C.C. (Dublin)

RHB, RAM;

Shami has it all, looks a million dollars at the wicket and won a number of games in 2009 with some great knocks. However needs to score much more heavily and still looking for that maiden century in senior cricket to confirm his undoubted talent.
A genuine all-rounder can bowl medium pace.

RHB, RAM;

Successful Captain in 2009 winning Section B of the Leinster Senior League and gaining promotion to the new improved Division 1 for 2010 and quite possibly the first red head to captain YM.
Quality bowler who has risen through the ranks from schoolboy cricket.
Joint top wicket taker in 2008 with 22 wkts. BB: 6/18
Not related to the Great Australian cricketer with the same name.

Favourite Umpire: Gordon Black!

RHB, RAM;

Paul hails from Blacktown, Sydney, Australia.
He joined YM after a spell with the Phoenix Australian XI in the Phoenix Park. Quickly coming to his senses he made his way to Claremont Road in 2005.
A genuine all rounder he has contributed quite a few match winning performances in his brief career as a YMer.

RHB, WK;

Lee has been a prolific schoolboy cricketer at YM, representing Ireland at U13 level. 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. Kept wicket for the 2nd team and is also a fine out-fielder. One to watch in 2010.

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, RAM;

'Son of Jon' has recently moved from local rivals Pembroke CC where he tasted 1st team action. Brings more competition to 1st team squad and can bat and ball with ease.
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.
FYMC.

RHB, RAM;

Umar has been a revelation during this desperate summer.
With the ability to swing the ball, he can generate great pace and has it in himself to bowl quicker with the right approach to fitness and practice.
Not much to say about his batting or fielding, makes Warwick Armstrong look like Jonty Rhodes. Must improve this aspect of his game.
Has played for under 16s in Pakistan Gym Khana Club.

RHB, RAO;

Ross is a very powerful batsman, very good fielder with a strong arm and can bowl either spin or seam depending on his 'mood!'.
Plenty of 1st XI experience he has not played much cricket recently but hopefully next season(2009) we can see him on the field taking teams apart which he is quite capable of doing.
Card-Shark, Pool-Hustler and currently running in tries galore for Wesley 1st XV.

RHB, RAM;

Born in Cork, this former Irish Cricket Captain who won 121 caps (1984-1997) and is now a current International rugby referee has been there, done it all, and has the t-shirt(s) to prove it...
Was a major influence as YM dominated Leinster cricket in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
A man for the big occasion Lew can lay claim to the following;
- youngest player (aged 20) to score a century in a Leinster Senior Cup Final (1984).
- most M-O-M awards in Leinster Senior Cricket with 13.
- only Irish player to win M-O-M awards in both the Benson & Hedges Cup and Nat West Trophy.
- in 1984 became the 1st Irish-born player to score 1000 runs in a season.
- first class average of 53.33
- 1st ball duck on his Irish debut: ct Joel 'Big Bird' Garner b Larry Gomes.
- captained Ireland 35 times.
- officiated in the 2003 & 2007 Rugby World Cups, Six Nations & Tri Nations.

And the hits just keep on spinning...

A young talented all-rounder who has recently joined YM from Malahide CC for the 2010 season.

RHB, RAFM;

Played for YMCA,Pembroke,Rance Ramblers & Roodeport South Africa.
Returned to 1st XI action after his 2nd XI exploits in 2008. If thats not enough he is also Head Groundsman (looking after Parky), got married recently and is a non-attendent Committtee member. Enjoys the finer things in life, good food and red wine. If you look carefully you may find me out on a Friday or Saturday night. Not before a game of course!!!!
Used to drink in O'Reillys after a match but will now be found in Mulligans of Sandymount were my custom will be appreciated.

RHB, RAO;

Rob is a recent signing from The Phoenix C.C. and made his debut in the first game of the season against The Hills C.C.
One of the all-stars in the Southern Hemisphere dominated Phoenix team, he has come to Claremont Road to win trophies something that eluded the park side.
Yet to be given a nickname, but that will soon change...answers on a postcard to...

RHB, RAFM;

Parky returns for a second spell in 2010 after a very successful debut season. A product of the Parramatta CC in Sydney, Australia he made a vital contribution to the 1st XI as they won section B of the Leinster Senior League, taking 34 wkts to top the Leinster senior averages (42 wkts in total for the season). A big clean hitting batsman and athletic fielder. Still only 21 he has the makings of a first class cricketer if he stays out of the Dublin nightclubs!

WK, RHB, RAM;

Stevie is another who has played 1st XI cricket. Can bat, bowl and keep wicket with ease but has not played much cricket in recent years. A good season of constant cricket would be good for both him and YM as he could show his genuine talent and you never know he might just enjoy it.

RHB, RAM;

Former 1st XI Captain, Simon is a consistent performer with both bat and ball.
Born in South Africa, he is an unusual 'Afrikkaner' as he has a quiet persona preferring to let his actions on the field speak for him.
Has played some fine knocks for the 1st team and is more than capable of recording his maiden ton for the club this season...