Berkhamsted Cricket Club 1st XI squad

1st XI
David Smith Member profile

Captain : David Smith

The "old man" of the team who has been at the club for decades. A one time decent bat who can also throw his hand to wicket keeping and bowls both spin and seam.  Jack of all trades, master of.........
Riaz Richards Member profile

Head Coach : Riaz Richards


Players
Huw Barnett Member profile Huw Barnett
Huw is a specialist leg spinner who is the Colts record wicket taker with over 50 batsmen totally fooled by his spin and variations last year. Another of our six feet tall Colts, he gets massive turn in both directions and has a mean fast ball. He is another of our colts who represents the club at District and Sub-County with a place in the full County side on the books. An excellent fielder with a strong arm, Hugh has played for the 1st XI this year. Like all of the Colts, he is an excellent Batsman when he gets the opportunity, and has already scored a 50 this year.
Ben Beard Member profile Ben Beard
Captain of the U-15's and a regular full adult player in the 2nd and 3rd XI, Ben is a superb all rounder pushing for a place in the 1st XI. Another Herts player, Ben is a very accurate bowler who took over 30 wickets and scored over 600 runs last year! He is a superb fielder and a natural athlete. Ben is respected by all the team for his quiet authority and organisational skills, and has an excellent eye for fielding positions. He is another 6 footer who covers the ground rapidly.
Doug Foster Member profile - no photo available Doug Foster
An encyclopedia of knowledge means away journeys are never dull with Doug.  A very good top order batsman and useful bowler.  Also a large believer in the merits of naked yoga keeping the joints flexible.
Andrew  Joyce Member profile Andrew Joyce
All-Rounder
Jamie  Lewis Member profile Jamie Lewis
A gritty northerner and another new signing in 2012.  Bats with patience and determination.  Likes a good ale as well.
Luke O'Dair Member profile Luke O'Dair
Luke is an excellent all round cricketer who bats, bowls and fields to a very high level. He has represented the club at District and Sub-County level and plays regularly with the 2nd and 3rd XI's. He is another of our colts pushing for a 1st XI place this year. He scored his first 100 not out this year for the adult side. His fast accurate bowling troubles batsmen at all levels, and he is known for spectacular catches and direct hits. He averaged 30 with the bat last year despite having to retire at 50!
Jez O'Neill Member profile Jez O'Neill
Another free transfer follwing killganon to the mighty truckers.
A fine fives player in the making, not a bad keeper either...great hands
Mike  Smith Member profile Mike Smith
Mike has continued to play for Berkhamsted despite moving away from the area and last season contributed a pleasant 32 away at Preston. After this, he was rarely required to bat but did get the side over the line in the rain against Old Albanians.
Sebastian Smith Member profile Sebastian Smith
Seb is another excellent all rounder who is equally happy with the bat or the ball in his hand. Another District player pushing for a County spot, Seb is an extremely fast bowler who takes wickets at all levels, as six unhappy adults found out in a recent game! Seb is easily capable of a 50 every time he bats, and is very athletic in the field, taking superb catches and with a strong arm. He is another Colt who plays regularly with the full adult sides and is a natural athlete. 4th XI Player of the year 2008 and a regular in the 3rd and 2nd XI now.
William Steed Member profile William Steed
An attacking batsman that is known to hit big sixes.  Despite some injuries in 2012 we hope to see him fulfil his potential in the future.  A genuine quick bowler as long as his shoulder is up to it.
James  Wyatt Member profile James Wyatt
New to the club in 2012, James is a very useful middle order batsman.  He also bowls decent spin and is safe under a high ball as long as he hasn't been at Lords all day.  The only man I know that owns a pair of lemon coloured chinos and is willing to admit it.
Performance history
SeasonMatchesWonDrawnTiedLostCancelledAbandoned
All1264219142166
20133110001
201227720981
201119430912
201021651630
200921920820
200822540922
2007131020100