Great Horkesley Cricket Club

Hard working batsman who favours the leg-side just a bit more than the offside. Work commitments mean that Daren's appearances have been stricktly limited over the past few seasons but always a solid performer when he does find the time.

Middle order batsman off some repute having played for Sudbury who also bowls off-spin when required. Seems to be an unlucky batsman who always gets an unplayable delivery early in his innings.

A Michael Vaughan lookalike - he even seems to get the same injuries - he is a talented stroke maker who will be looking to get amongst the runs again during 2009. Currently 3rd in the all-time averages, he smacked a career high 122 against The Real Oddies in a crucial relegation battle last season. Also turns his arm with his left arm deliveries and has picked up a reputation as a partnership breaker.

Perhaps the club's quickest bowler, he is a fearful sight for any batsmen who faces. Tall, strong he has the ability to get the ball to lift alarmingly. Add in the fact that he is a more than useful middle-to-lower order batsman and its clear that he is a major component in the Hawks squad.

Returned to the club after a few years away. One of the club's most versatile players in that he can bat anywhere. Will probably be used as the club's 'finisher' this campaign. Will compete to wear the gloves with Tom Judd during the season, but is also an excellent first slip just in case.

Joined the club last season, and made a good impression with a match-winning innings against Chappel & Wakes Colne. Bowled medium pace last year, but has found an extra yard in the nets as evidenced by the ball which struck the face grill of the captain! University commitments may mean that we can call on Simon sparingly.

Young left arm bowler who will be looking to make an impact in the side this season following the departure of Prince to Berkshire. Has the ability to swing the ball and has a nagging length which confuses batsmen. Unfortunately, it appears that the regions biggest club have decided that he cannot play for GHCC this season.

Nihul will yet again be disappointed that he hasn't turned all his good starts in to big starts. However, the more he gets used to the wickets at Horkesley the more likely he will start converting. Has to take on added responsiblity with Sarat's departure. A good fielder with a safe pair of hands, he can also bowl wicket-to-wicket medium pacers.

After four seasons with the club, Sarat has unfortunately moved away to pastures new (boo!). The good news is though that he'll still be making occasional visits to The Chantry to play (hooray). A devastating opening batsman, and fine wicket-keeper, he will be disappointed that his bowling has not been up to the same high standards. Rarely dropped a catch in the outfield either.

Signed for the club last season, and caught the eye with some confident performances behind the stumps. He'll be looking to improve on a best score of 26 but from the middle order, its hoped he'll provide extra impetus to the innings.

The Hawk's jewel in the crown this refined former tax dodger has had his best season for the side culminating in him being the best English batsmen in the PDQ League with an average of 98.5 for 2006. His 162* against Maldon at Drapers Farm was the second highest innings and is currently 2nd in the all-time top batters for the club. Excellent fielder, occasional spin bowler, and sometimes takes his place behind the stumps as well.

Anthony's batting prowess is legendary. Once he gets going, there is no stopping him. Unfortunately, that tends to be after about twenty overs by which time his middle stump has usually gone cartwheeling over the wicketkeeper.

Sri Lankan Doctor who marked his Horkesley debut by pulling a hamstring within the first few overs of the game at West Bergholt. One of the club's two Vice-captains, he is the club's away swing bowler and middle order bat.

Joined the club last season, and is a welcome addition to the fast bowling department. A whippy action sees the ball come at you quicker than expected, he is also a very good fielder as well as being handy with the bat. Will prove to be a very useful middle order batsman but needs to remember that he can't appeal every ball!

Moved to Berkshire at the end of last season, Prince has nearly all the attributes needed to make a decent cricketer. Good hands, a develish leg-spinner, he also scores runs for fun in his age-groups. Has handled playing adult cricket just as easily though occasionaly lets his mind wander away to other things!

A hard-hitting opening batsman who loves to get involved in the fielding as well.

An occasional guest player for the club, Will has proved to be top class on all his appearances for the Hawks. A talented batsman, he also keeps wicket when requried.

I am a right arm fast medium bowler.
Top order batsman.

Like Nihul, Srikanth must be frustrated at his failure to turn 20s and 30s into big scores. His top scored of 73 is nowhere near as good as it should be for a player who, once he gets in, is as fluent as any other member of the club.

Former Army man who lends an air of calmness to proceedings with his quiet authoritative manor. Started to prove his worth with the bat last season after we finally managed to persude him to bat higher up the order.

Ashes follower David is also the club's grounsdman and a lot of thanks go to him for his hardwork over the past year or so. Sadly, family illness has left his participation in games to a low number but hopefully we'll see the former opener back to his best in 2007

It's been a long time since we've seen Richard at the ground due to a serious illness that he suffered early in 2006. We understand that he's beginning to get better and though playing might just be beyond him at the moment, we hope to see him supporting the club at The Chantry sooner, rather than later.

One of the few Horkesley villagers in the side, James has always impressed with either his keeping wicket or his no nonsense batting. Sadly, family commitments have restricted his appearances in recent years.