KIWI CONNOR SIGNS...
Torrisholme Cricket Club are delighted to announce the exciting news that New Zealand paceman Connor Hooper will be joining the club for the 2024 season as our overseas amateur.
Connor is a medium/fast right-arm bowler who currently plays for
Morrinsville-Piako Cricket Club in the Waikato Valley, Hamilton and Counties Men's Competition.
Connor has currently taken 23 wickets in New Zealand this term at a respectable average of 25.62 including figures of 4-63 against the top ranked Hamilton club Hamilton Old Boys' and 3-30 in the Waikato Valley Premier Men's One-day final.
"Hoopsie" has also played for the Taradale Cricket Club in the Hawke's Bay Premier Men's competition and made his debut at the age of 16 and was one of the youngest and quickest bowlers in the competition winning the bowler of the year award in that year, taking the scalps of first-class players Christian Leopard, Joey Field and Will Clark (all three having represented New Zealand at Under 19 Level)
Connor said
“I'm really looking forward to joining Torrisholme CC. I have never been or played cricket in the UK before, so I'm really excited about a new challenge and an opportunity to test myself and play with a bunch of new lads. I've also heard about the seam friendly bowling conditions that come that side of the World, which will hopefully help showcase my skillset. I will give everything to help bring home some wins for the team. I can't wait to get started!"
Karl Hansson (Director of Cricket at TCC) said
“It is fantastic to be able to bring Connor to the club, especially after the success of Matt Cline (Australian OA in 2022 & 2023) who joined in a similar way. Cooky, Heapy and I have been chatting to Connor frequently on social media over the last few weeks and I really think he'll be a great fit for the club and I look forward to meeting him in person in April"
The TCC committee would like to thank 1st XI players James Cookson and Jack Heap that have done some excellent work over the winter to help pull this opportunity together.
Welcome Connor!
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