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Torrisholme CC • Mar 30, 2022
Torrisholme Cricket Club are delighted to announce the addition of four more players for 2022, in additional to our new overseas amateur Matt Cline.
Photo Credits: Saeed Bariwalla, Morecambe Visitor
Saeed Bariwala
TCC have added batting and off-spin bowling experience with former Preston CC and Kendal CC star Saeed Bariwala. Saeed has played over 353 games (since Play-Cricket records began!) scoring 6379 runs in that time with a high score of 169 not out. He has scored 30x 50’s and 2x 100’s in his ‘P-C career’ at an average of 20.00. He joins with good memories of Boundary Meadow! In 2018 he scored an excellent 103 for Kendal CC (off just 108 balls) against TCC and in the same year lifted the Meyler Cup with Kendal when they beat Croston in the final, which was held at TCC.
Saeed was Preston CC’s pro in 2011 where he joined from Skegness CC. He has represented Lincolnshire CCC in his youth and Palace Shield Representative Sides during an outstanding career to date. Welcome Saeed!
Saeed was Preston CC’s pro in 2011 where he joined from Skegness CC. He has represented Lincolnshire CCC in his youth and Palace Shield Representative Sides during an outstanding career to date. Welcome Saeed!
Mark Woodhead
More batting experience has arrived in the form of former Morecambe CC legend Mark Woodhead. Mark brings a wealth of Northern League experience, having won the title 4 times with Morecambe CC, the most recent in 2015. Mark has scored over 10,000 league runs in the Northern League and Palace Shield with a career high of 129 not out (v Lancaster). In that time he has faced the bowling of West Indian Malcolm Marshall (Leyland) and South African Jacques Kallis (Netherfield). Welcome Mark!
Freddie Whatmuff
17 year old all-rounder Freddie joins from neighbours Westgate CC. Freddie has been impressive at all levels of junior cricket and represented senior sides for both Heysham and Westgate in the Westmorland League. He has captained the ‘A Team’ in each of his year groups' at Lancaster Royal Grammar School and continues to represent LRGS in their 1st XI. He was a member of the school team which toured to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in February 2020 and is set to go on the next school tour in February. Freddie is an excellent spin blower and opening batsman. Last Season Freddie impressed playing 35 games...
Batting:
Innings 29, Runs 781, High Score 135, 2x 50’s 1x 100, Ave 45.94
Bowling: Overs 114.5 Maidens 13, Runs 484, Wickets 34 Best 4/1 Ave 14.24.
Welcome Freddie!
Bowling: Overs 114.5 Maidens 13, Runs 484, Wickets 34 Best 4/1 Ave 14.24.
Welcome Freddie!
Lewis Ashcroft
18 year old bowler Lewis joins from Galgate CC. His career best 2/33 came last season v Silverdale 2nds in the Westmorland Div 3 Cup. Lewis also plays cricket for school at LRGS. Welcome Lewis!
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN... As last year, our Indoor Winter Net sessions have now been booked at Carnforth High, Sports Hall, LA5 9LS. There is ample parking on site, with the sports hall accessed via a path from the car park.
John Day MBE It was with great sadness that we at Torrisholme Cricket Club heard of the passing of our long time President and ardent supporter John Day MBE and we offer our sincere condolences to his daughter Alison, his son Peter and their families.
We are once again looking for match ball sponsors for the forthcoming 2024 season. Become a Match Ball Sponsor for just £25.00 per game and support our club. Last season we spent over £1,700 on match balls across our senior sides and any sponsorship we can get in goes a long way to covering this cost. Balls are priced at £25.00 per game and sponsors will get coverage on the day of their specific match where they will feature on the club’s social media feeds and also on our club sponsor boards every week. Sponsors can include local businesses as well as families and individuals. All players are encouraged to make their best effort to get at least one match ball sponsor each. We cannot stress to our supporters enough how important fundraising like this is. If you would like to sponsor a match ball for the coming season you can do so by clicking HERE choosing from the remaining 1st XI and 2nd XI fixtures and making your payment. Along with social media posts, your name or business will be added to our Senior Fixture page under the relevant fixture. For any questions or queries please contact joe@torrisholmecc.co.uk #WeAreTCC
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.
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN... Our Indoor Winter Net sessions have now been booked at Carnforth High, Sports Hall, LA5 9LS. Please note the change in venue from previous years. There is ample parking on site, with the sports hall accessed via a path from the car park.
The 2023 Junior Presentation Night was very well attended and we were blessed with a lovely night. The event started with the inauguration of a handsome bell and plaque in memory of much missed club umpire Malcolm Porter , his son Ashley and family were present to ring the bell in Malc's memory and a moving moment was witnessed by well over a hundred players, parents and coaches. Once again Aussie overseas Matt Cline was guest of honour, Matt is returning to Australia after the season and, unfortunately, he doesn't plan to return next year. He has become a friend to many at the club as well as being a wonderful player, we all wish him the very best for his future life and cricket back down under. Virtually all the prize winners were present at the event and the league winning Under 11 Hardball squad received their trophy from Matt. The Junior Clubman of the Year, or Lockwood Trophy as it is known, was once again awarded to long serving coach and player Sean McGuigan . Thanks to all who supported the junior section through another busy Summer, to groundsman Eddy Bayton for preparing all those wickets and to the bar team who kept us 'hydrated' through the season. Mark Drinkall Junior Chair
Our full list of TCC Life Members can now be found on the website... You can find the link at anytime via the Honours Page or view direct via this link CLICK HERE . #WeAreTCC
Torrisholme Cricket Club are excited to announce we will be running a two day cricket camp during May half term on both Tuesday 30th May and Wednesday 31st May at the club. The days will consist of coaching from first team captain Joseph Wills, first team T20 captain Jack Heap and our Australian Overseas Amateur Matt Cline. On both days the sessions will run from 10am-4pm. You will need to provide your child with a packed lunch each day . The sessions are open to boys and girls aged 8-16. There will be groups playing both softball and hardball cricket with opportunity to work with specialist batter Joseph, spin bowler Jack and pace bowler Matt. Places are limited (20 per day) so please don’t miss out on this great opportunity to improve your cricket skills. For this amazing experience the cost is just £30 per person, per day, with profits going towards club funds. Parents/Guardians are welcome to watch the sessions, but children can be left as supervised by DBS staff. In the event of bad weather, indoor sessions will be planned. Bookings are now open. Simply click the link below. You will need to select and add each day individually to your basket to book both days. Please detail the PLAYERS NAME in the 'Contact Info' box and the PARENT/GUARDIAN details in the email address. Once your player has been confirmed on the course, you will be sent a Medical Information and Consent Form to be completed before the session(s). CLICK HERE TO BOOK For further information please contact Jack via email on jack@torrisholmecc.co.uk