Chingford Cricket Club

CHINGFORD POKER CHALLENGE
Saturday 19th February at 7pm sees Chingford members do battle around the Poker Table in a ‘Winner Takes All’ competition at the Cricket Club organised by Paul Hart.
Participants include; James Hill, Mike Lyon, Darren Ross, Derek Lacey, Peter Hardess and Paul Hart.
Spectators Welcome.

WHERE TO FIND THEM THIS SUMMER
There are a few changes on the personnel front anticipated for this summer;
Shakil Khadri – After a lay off for a number of years, the former Chingford allrounder hopes to play for the club on Sundays. Shakil has already started turning out for us in Indoor Cricket matches.
Paul Shawyer – With Nick and Peter Shawyer already at the club, many are hoping that Paul will join us from Woodford Wells for the summer. Paul has also turned out for Chingford in the Indoor League.
Niraj Odedra - Although his brother Nilsh looks destined for Saffron Walden, we are confident that Niraj will again play for us this Summer. Niraj took part in December's Chingford Indoor Cricket Tournament.

B & C TEAM - INDOOR CRICKET NEWS
The new year saw the end of the B Team’s challenge to finish in the top two of the 2nd Division. The defeat at the end of January to Ilford was the sides 4th loss of the season. Their main objective now is to try and finish above the C Team in the league.
The C Team have secured three wins this season, one less than the B Team. They have the distinction of winning all their matches against sides placed above them in the league table.
Good early season performances for the C Team from Richard MacGregor and Mark Campbell caused them to be selected for the B Team in place of Dan Carver and Richard Alston. The dropping of the latter has coincided with an upturn in the performance of the C Team.
The crunch match between the B and C Teams takes place this Saturday at 8.45am

PERFORMANCE OF THE MONTH
A Team
Nick Shawyer: For a good all round performance v Newham 6th Form A - 25 not out and 3 tight overs.
C Team
Richard Alston: 39 not out and 2 stumpings v Goodmayes & Blythswood. (For further information, contact Richard Alston – if you dare!)

PLAYER PROFILE - CAREY HARBORNE
In recent years, Carey has been one of the mainstays of Chingford’s Indoor Cricket team. However, in January he made the decision to take a rest from Indoor Cricket to allow his 55-year-old body time to recover, ready for the outdoor season.
Principally a bowler for most of his career, Carey demonstrated last Summer his ability with the bat, scoring more runs than most of the batsmen in the 3rd XI. Should his body not allow him to make his usual impact with the ball, Carey hopes that he can help Chingford win matches with his batting in future.
Player Profile for Next Issue: James Runciman

A TEAM - INDOOR CRICKET NEWS
January and February have seen Chingford A continue their battle to win the Division 1 title. Victories have been recorded against Walthamstow A and B teams as well as a victory over Newham 6th Form A. We are still in with a chance of winning the division however, unless the top 2 sides slip up, finishing 3rd out of 12 seems the most likely outcome.
The A team have been missing a few regular team members lately, however, the likes of Paul Shawyer and Graem Peters have come into the side and made a good impact.

CHINGFORD WALL OF FAME
Chingford has a proud history of producing good cricketers including 2 cricketers who went on to play for England in Robin Hobbs and Doug Insole. However, unlike some Cricket Clubs, we have nothing on display at our club which marks any of these achievements.
Perhaps we could introduce a ‘Wall of Fame’ to honour past players. For that we would need some decent memorabilia (such as photos) some statistical research (any volunteers?) and of course a suitable wall. Views and items wanted.

EDITORIAL - TAKING GUARD
The Chingford Cricketer aims to be a regular (or perhaps irregular) newsheet, reporting and commenting on the events both on and off the cricketing arena, involving Chingford Cricketers, past and present.
It seeks to provide a service to members and also to provide a light-hearted look at our own cricket world.
It is unofficial, and produced at no cost. It is available free to members and friends either direct by email or in hard copy at the Cricket Club. If you wish to receive a copy let me know.
Finally it will not shirk from the important responsibility of ridiculing Michael Blake at every opportunity.
Graem Peters