Associated with C.C.C. since the late 70's. Kept wicket for years with little success and batted with less. Used to be the only skipper to return to HK with an undefeated C.C.C. side (Shanghai, 1994) - that is, before the tour of "Les Invincibles". Retired from the HK Government as a volcano expert and eventually HK in 1997. Tormenting the far north coast of NSW disguising as the President of Yamba Cricket Club.
Joined C.C.C. in 1974. Rugby player at first, then turned into the world's fastest slow bowler or slowest quick. Currently residing in a castle in Cheshire after refusing to switch from teaching P.E. to Chinese. The only undefeated domestic skipper in C.C.C. history - by carefully choosing a bunch of schoolboys to play in his only match as captain.
There will always be only 1 Grocer at a time! This guy started it and passed on to the reigning HKCC Chairman. So if they both are at presence, guess who will be addressed first. Currently residing in RSA. A true leader of men - normally in the direction of the nearest perversion or other! Still an athlete - whenever he feels the need for violent exercise - he lies down until the feeling goes away!
Ample all-rounder, and getting ampler and ampler by the minute. A fine keeper in the distant past with Hong Kong's finest. Still shares Hong Kong record of 7 dismissals in an innings. Cricket career in Hong Kong came to an abrupt end in the mid-80's, when he feld a life of crime (fighting) and headed for the Okavango delta as a crocodile guide specialising in armless and legless ex-Serviceman's tours. Used to bowl dinky litte in-drifters and whatever happens now is a revelation.
Club Manager since 1992 following a long stint with the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. Deals daily with 4 Club Officers, 8 General Committee Members, 11 Sporting and associated Sub-committees, over 90 staff and more than 2000 members. Knowing Gatsby was his only mistake during his years at C.C.C. Toured to Zimbabwe but failed to feature in any of the cricket match.
Right hand bat and left arm bowler but often get confused - "once asked an umpire to step aside so he could bowl over the wicket"! Used to be a restauranteur of repute, and at one time disappeared without trace as he took a round the world holiday. Yet made a stunning appearance at last year's AGM. Cameo expected this year on and off the field.
Specialist tail end batsmen and enigmatic left are spinner. Features in many of the leagues cricket records (for other teams). Best years were as an opening bowler bamboozling batsmen before being beaten into retirement by captains expecting him to wrap up innings or get a 'slogger' out. Succeeded in tempting batsmen to hit in the air, and defeated only by the size of the grounds and the cost of cricket ball. Played an influential part as a batsman in a memorable, against all odds, victory over league leaders, 'Nomads'. Occasionally taken out of mothballs to play the odd game.
Pilot with one arm, taken off duty for flying in circles. Enthusiast for the game and the team. Bats well down the order but will make 10s and 20s with two arms. At present fervent spectator with his wife Liz, herself a deft hand with the bat. Played one game for C.C.C. in the 2001/02 then transferred back to the Nomads the following year, but is bounded to return.
The quintessential Aussie, rough in comment but with a heart of gold and generous to a fault. Former Colony (that shows how old he is) opening left arm bowler who should have bowled spin. Now can't even do that and has to concentrate on bowling 'pies' at middle and leg. Hasn't completely lost it. Very reliable catch off his own bowling. Big hitting slogger when the weather is right and he's in the mood. Slogging golf balls at the moment.
Determined fielder with absolutely no style but a very effective strike rate. Likes to hit through the ball over mid-wicket and onto a road in a suburb adjoining the ground.
