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

RHB, RAM;

Salman was another recruit from the Sandyford CC in 2011. Played some vitals knocks and took some big wickets as the 2nds earned promotion and fitted in very well to the club as he proved a popular member of the team..

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.     

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, LB;

Athletic fielder and leg spin bowler who has also played at Phoenix and Clontarf.
Impressed in the title winning YMCA 2nds who won the Leinster Senior 3 League in 2000 & Middle B League in 2008 and played his part in the 2011 promotion to division 3.
Was also a member of the 2002 Leinster Cup Winning team.

RHB, RAM;

Umar has the ability to swing the ball, can generate great pace and has it in himself to bowl really quick with the right approach to fitness and practice.
He has shown with glimpses that he can bat higher than 11 or 10 and must value his wicket more dearly. 
Took 23 wickets @ 18.57 in the 2nds promotion run of 2011 with his best of 5 for 9 versus Railway Union in a vital league match at Claremont Road including a 'hat-trick'.
Has played for under 16s in Pakistan Gym Khana Club.

RHB, OB;

Another former St.Andrews Secondary School pupil. Tall elegant top order batsman who has yet to fulfill his undoubted ability and promise. Has gained senior experience at DUCC and has worked hard on his position at the top of the order & spin bowling. Still to make those big innings count but has shown enough to prove that he can be more consistent.
Fields like Steve Harmison. Won the Barclay Walker Award in 2006.

RHB;

Winner of the Barclay Walker Award in 2009.
Quirkie has played in and out of the 1sts, 2nds & 3rds over the last couple of seasons. A top order bat who has lots and lots of ability which he showed in making a memorable 158* for the 3rds in 2011.
Needs to be more consistent and make the No.1 or 2 position his at the top of the order. Another to watch in 2012.

RHB, WK.

A former Barclay Walker Award Winner in 2004, a product of the successful YMCA Youth Academy and a quality hockey player. Returned to the ranks as if he was never away, tidy keeper and middle order bat. Least likely to be heard saying "good run there Hartie".

RHB, RAFM;

All rounder who played for both Scotland and Ireland at Youth level. 1st white man to play for the Soweto C.C.
Former clubs include Phoenix C.C., Poloc C.C.(Glasgow), Florida Leases C.C.(J.Burg), Soweto Pioneers C.C. (J'Burg) and Ardmore C.C. player.
Educated at The Hospital & Free School of King Charles II (K.H.) and Merchiston Castle School for Boys, Edinburgh.
World Travelling Companion of 'the run-machine', Hunter, Explorer, Mercenary Soldier of Fortune, Storyteller, Collector of fine art and miniature soldiers.
Passion: 'The Jam Tarts' Hearts of Midlothian F.C.

RHB;

A talented schoolboy cricketer and another who has won the Barclay Walker Award in 1999.
Andy is an excellent Hockey player who has played and captained YMCA.
Returned to the ranks after a number of years and looked like he had never been away. Brought calmness and a sound techique to the top of the order and was pivotal as the 2nds won promotion to division 3.

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...