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Andy
Spring - (Chairman since 1985 to present Joined
Fives CC in 1975 games
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 504
Wkts: 251 Best
of: 9 for 55
Catches: 184
Runs: HS 92 not out Total
runs: 6,364
All rounder and enthusiastic club cricketer,
a very useful middle order batsman with a top score
of 92 not out. A deceptive bowler who can bowl between
slow and medium depending on the wicket and has a best
of 9 for 55. Andy still holds the highest club first
wicket partnership of 235 with his nephew Howard Farebrother.
Safe pair of hands in the slips and always on the look
out to spot new talent and increase the strength of
the squad.
Nick
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Colin
Hogan - (Team Secretary & Fixture Secretary)Joined
Fives CC in 1978
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 755
Wkts: 29 Best
of: 4 for 17
Catches: 182 (Total dismissals 297)
Runs: HS 116 not out Total
runs: 11,823
Dependable opening bat and reliable wicket keeper
in the past with well over 10,000 runs to his name.
Has held the highly important position of Team Secretary
and successfully organises the annual cricket tours.
Always the first at the ground on match days and almost
always the last to leave. Great club man.
Nick name: Hoggy or often called Tiger!!!
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Dipak
Vasani (Joined Fives CC in 1996)
1987
to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 262
Wkts : 322 Best
of: 6 for 23
Catches: 40 (Total dismissals 48)
Runs: HS 53 not out Total
runs: 913
Opening bowler, who is very accurate and can swing the
bowl late to trouble many a good batsman, rarely is taken
apart. A very handy lowe order batsman to come in and
hold the tail together when needed. And like his brother
Ramesh, is also a quiet and generous team member.
Nick name: Dip
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Ghanshyam
Popatia (Joined Fives CC in 2001)
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 181
Wkts: 11 Best
of: 6 for 23
Catches: 20 (Total dismissals 26)
Runs: HS 28 Total
runs: 881
An
enthusiastic club cricketer who has made a great
deal of progress in a short while with the club. 2nd
team regular and has captained the 2nd team in the
winter indoor league. A lower middle order bat, who
also enjoys bowling. If there is a game of cricket
he will be their playing or watching. A good club
man. Known for his good humour and winning smile.
Nick name: Gary / Gazza
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Graham
Cawthorne (Joined the club in early 1990's)
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 99
Wkts: 165 Best
of: 7 for 43
Catches: 35 (Total dismissals 39)
Runs: HS 24 Total
runs: 192
Accurate medium pace bowler who uses guile and accuracy in even measure to get the opposition batsman out. A serious cricketer who expects 100% out of everybody in his team. A good fielder any where on the park with a safe pair of hands.
Nick name: Grey
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Pat McGowan - (Club Treasury & 1st XI umpire)
Joined Fives CC in 1973 and retired from playing duties at the end of 2006
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 328
Wkts: 51 Best
of: 3 for 14
Catches: 70 (Total dismissals 73)
Runs: HS 37 Total
runs: 411
The longest serving player at the club. Pat has held the club treasuries job for over 25 yrs. A very very slow bowler. A safe pair of hands in the field with his legendary alligator like catching style and is more than capable of holding his own with the bat. Pat is most famous for his now infamous phrase heard at the end of each game when collecting the match fees, "LETS HAVE YOUR MONEY"!!!!
Umpires for the 1st team on Saturdays. A very fair and honest player and umpire. |
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Praful
Depala (Club Secretary, Tour Manager & Website
administrator)
Joined Fives CC in 1997
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 355
Wkts: 270 Best
of: 5 for 12
Catches: 127 (Total dismissals 145)
Runs: HS 108 Total
runs: 4, 971
A
very talented all rounder and attacking middle
order batsman, his highest score is 108. A very
good slow off break bowler and occasional medium
pace bowler (despite
holding the club record for most runs conceded
in one over). A regular gully fielder who likes
to play hard but fair.
Nick name: Praf / Praffy |
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Rakesh Depala - (1st XI Vice Captain)
Joined Fives CC in 1997 and has not looked back since.
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 279
Wkts: 81 Best
of: 5 for 14
Catches: 136 (Total dismissals 156)
Runs: HS 141 Total
runs: 8, 194
An
opening batsman who is very classy, technically
correct and has all the shots in his armoury. Runs
to date over 8,000
He is brilliant in the slips with just over 135 catches
to his name, a man who makes catching look easy.
The best is yet to come from this most talented of
cricketers. Holds the club record for scoring 2001
runs in one season. Has also won the bowling trophy
in the past and has over 70 wickets to hid name.
Nick name: Rocky
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Ramesh
Vasani (Saturday 2nd XI league Captain & wicket keeper) Joined
Fives CC in 1995
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 269
Wkts: 62 Best
of: 4 for 35
Catches: 36 (Total dismissals 115)
Runs: HS 78 not out Total
runs: 3, 938
Predominantly back foot top order batsman not afraid to play his shots right from the start. Useful reserve wicket keeper when required and turns his arm when required to bowl. A quiet and extremely generous man.
Nick name: Ram / Ramiiissh
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Sujan
Depala (Saturday 1st XI league Captain)
Joined
Fives CC in 1997
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 352
Wkts: 503 Best
of: 7 for 37
Catches: 211 (Total dismissals 251)
Runs: HS 168 Total
runs: 5, 580
Multi
talented all rounder, attacking lower middle order
batsman with a wonderful eye for hitting the ball
a very long way. He has on occasions opened the
batting and scored a rapid 168 on one occasion against
Nazeing Common, career runs to date over 5,271. A slow
off break bowler with an immaculate line and length
with over 500 wickets under his belt so far / can also
bowl useful medium pace if required. A specialist
close in fielder and lively wherever he fields, has
over 196 catches. A truly passionate and enthusiastic
cricketer.
Nick name: Suj / Sujit
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Vinod
Topiwala (Joined Fives CC in 1976).
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 304
Wkts: 296 Best
of: 7 for 16
Catches: 56 (Total dismissals 83)
Runs: HS 72 Total
runs: 3, 549
An
all rounder in his younger days with best bowling
figures of 7 for 16. Has taken over 290 wickets between
1987 to 2005.An attacking top order left hand batsman
who on his day can take apart any bowling attack.
His limitless enthusiasm and passion for the game
has enabled him to overcome recent heart surgery.
Plays fewer games now but is well known in the "cricketing
circles"
Nick Name: Topi
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Surendra
Pandiri (Joined Fives CC mid season of 2005)
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 106
Wkts: 136 Best
of: 9 for 53
Catches: 45 (Total dismissals 48)
Runs: HS 103 Total
runs: 1, 920
Suri
is a classy top order batsman and now also opens
the bowling in league games. A safe pair of hands
anywhere on the field. Occasioanlly captains the
Sunday friendly side. A top guy who also regualrly
buys the teas for home games. Suri comes from the
long long production line of players introduced
through Hanu Desu..
Nick Name: Suru / Suri
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Shankar Mehra
Joined in 2007
Games played:
A new addition to the team with a great attitude and team spirit. Still finding his way back into cricket but has plenty of energy and willingness to work on his game. Needs to play more games but a very useful team man. |
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Nikul
Depala ( Joined
2007 )
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 12
Wkts: 4 Best
of: 2 for 5
Catches: 2 (Total dismissals 2)
Runs: HS 15 Total
runs: 48
New
member of the club and has progressed well in his
first season. A promising all rounder who will only
get better with matches under his belt. We expect
great things from him in the coming seasons. He
is also a regular member of the winter indoor cricket
tournament team |
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Akshay
Depala ( Joined
2008 )
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 23
Wkts: n/a Best
of: n/a
Catches: 7 (Total dismissals 16)
Runs: HS 27 not out Total
runs: 119
New
member of the club and has represented the club a
few times in 2007. A very talented player and can
go on greater things if he applies his talent and
natural enthuiasm to his all round game. A regular
2nd XI player who also keeps well and can bat in
the top order with style and confidence. |
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Mayur
Depala ( Joined
2008 )
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 15
Wkts: 6 Best
of: 2 for 26
Catches: n/a
Runs: HS 1 not out Total
runs: 3
New
member of the club and has come on alot since making
his debut. A deceptive left arm bowler who has
taken to playing against senior players very well.
Is
slowly making a place for himself and the club
looks forward to his services for many years to
come. |
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Dinesh
Chouhan ( Joined
2008)
1987 to 2008 Stats only:
Games played: 20
Wkts: 11 Best
of: 2 for 21
Catches: n/a
Runs: HS 28 not Total
runs: 120
Gentle
right arm bowler. Settled into the club very quickly and
a good man to have around the club.
Nickname:
Dinubha / Dineeeessssh |
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Imran
Afzal (
Joined 2007 )
Attacking
middle order batsman
Further details to follow |
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Shahjahan
Choudhary (
Joined 2007 )
Quick
bowler and talented middle order batsman.
Further details to follow |
