The Captains
| Ian Philliskirk. 1st XI Captain (Nickname - Silla) Our glorious leader took Baildon back to the dizzy heights of 1st Division Champions last year. Silla is a very fine, free scoring left-hand batsmen who also enjoys turning his arm over with a bit of seam or spin. Loves a chat with opposition and umpires alike, bullying a few bowling attacks along the way. Probably younger than you'd think. |
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| Ross Todd. 2nd XI Captain (Toddler, Toddy, Deaf Boy) Free scoring batsmen, fine catcher in the field and a thoughtful and inventive captain. Has the ability to take games away from the opposition with the bat and irritate and annnoy them in equal measure. Likes to mutter sarcastic comments then turn a 'deaf ear', constantly slices drives over cover and gets away with it. |
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| Ashley Free. 3rd XI Captain (Ash) New recruit from fierce local rivals Shipley Providence where Ash proved to be a fine captain on and off the field. A resolute batsman who prides himself on a high elbow and few runs, Ash has been known to throw down a few non-spinning grenades in nets. When he has a full strength team Ash will be looking to surprise the bigger names in the division. |
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| Gary Orrell. 4th XI Captain |
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| Matthew Bailey. 5th XI Captain |
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| Darren Wilson. Evening League Captain (Wils, Daz, Wee-man) A solid batsmen and fine wicketkeeper, Wils loves to grind out runs and grind down the opposition but can up the tempo when set. A good glovesman who benfits from being the same height as the stumps although his 'keeping has been hampered by recent knee injuries. Benefits from a bullet arm when he doesn't have the gloves and loves a bit of sarcastic banter. Hairy. |
The Players
| Jamie Abbott (Jabbott, J, Lollipop) Baildon stallwart Jamie has completed a fantastic achievment in taking over 1000 league wickets and counting. Very accurate leg-spinner who hates giving runs away and surprises people with the odd one that turns. Can also hold an end up with the bat and is renowned throughout the league for his abiity to scuttle in the field. |
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| Robin Abbott (Rob, Rambo) A Baildon man through and through, Robin has played for every team in the club although appearances are limited these days due to other commitments. Middle order nudger and nurdler Rob has been known to find the boundary once or twice - six hitting rumours remain unproven. Despite the grey hair he is still one of the quickest things on to legs, between the wickets or in the field where he excells. |
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| Mushtaq Ahmed (Mushy) Left arm spin bowler with a 'blink and you miss it' quicker bowl. Mushy topped the Bradford League A division averages last season and was a big contributer to the title win. Consistently fine performer with the ball for many seasons he has also been known to hit a very long ball - even when batting out for a draw. |
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| Richard Atkins New recruit to the club from Steeton, Richard joins us as a young man with a fine reputation with both bat and ball. Appearances may be limited as he attends Loughborough University where he also plays a high standard of cricket. The club will be excited to see what he can produce this season. |
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| Daniel Atkinson (Atko, Red Dan) A whole-hearted cricketer Atko throws himself into whatever is asked of him. A good swing bowler with the ability to get the ball through, a lively fielder good on the ground and in the air, looks like Graham Thorpe with the bat - until he gets to the middle. Has the potential to blow-up and lose his head at any moment - Red Dan. |
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| Daniel Bates (Horse, Longhead, Batesy, Lurch) A 6 dimensional cricketer, Danny has proved a handy performer with both bat and ball as well as in the field when he doesn't have too long to think about a catch. A knee injury and new police career may limit his appearances this season but hopefully he will don the whites again soon. |
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| Gary Baines (Mr.Cricket) Knows all there is to know about the game and is quite happy to tell you it, usually whilst you're batting or bowling. Although playing days may be numbered due to work and new found rivalry for Lance Armstrong he is still an active member of the club. Will be sadly missed when nobody else can get his son to be quiet - see below. |
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| Johnny Baines (Bainesy) Irritating chatterbox Johnny has potential to develop into a very good cricketer. Has a sound batting technique and is capable of upping the tempo of an innings when required, also bowls leg-spin with varying degrees of success and has a fine throwing arm. Sadly lacks the ability to be both still and quiet at the same time. |
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| John Bott (Botty) Another Baildon Meths man, John has been scoring runs for the club for many seasons and is still capable of doing so. A qualified coach, Botty is happy to point out any flaws in your game despite his own slightly dodgy batting technique and iron-gloved approach to wicket keeping. Often seen wandering around the changing rooms in just his jock-strap - unpleasant. |
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| Andy Bower (AB, Bowser) An enthusiastic cricketer with a crab like batting defense who occasionally throws in a hockey style slap down the ground. Hard to dislodge once he's got in and more than capable of useful runs. A good source of cricket equipment - usually has tape, mallet, bat cone and stud key in a bag crammed with gear. Also enjoys a floppy sun-hat and a pair of Oakleys..... doesn't always help his catching. |
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| Simon Bullock (SB) A talented all-rounder who looks to have time and style with the bat, good hands and quick over the ground in the field and bowls more than handy medium pace wobblers. Unfortunately Simon has numerous commitments including a young family and various hippy, world saving causes to fight for which makes his availability limited. Bought a new bat recently so we hope to see more of him this season - he'll probably hollow it out and make it into a boat for his kids though. |
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| Dave Busfield (Buzza, Handlebar) A Baildon Meths legend, Dave is a good attacking batsmen who has scored runs galore over the years. Although he now only appears when it's warm and the sun's out (if he's not on holiday) Dave is still capable of scoring runs. A fine slip field Buzza now claims he can't see the ball when fielding in front of the wicket - rumours of laziness have been denied. A quality moustache wearer. |
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| Don Butterfield (Butts, Trousers) Don has been playing cricket for more than a century now, starting off as a tearaway fast bowler and number 11 he developed into a free scoring batsman. Has lost 1 shot a year over recent seasons but the block, leg-side flick and heave over mid-on remain - more than enough to still provide regular runs. Can still bowl handy off-spin or medium pace. Permanent sun-tan, exact age unknown. |
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| James Butterfield (Butts, Shorts) Born into cricketing royalty (see above) James was always going to love the game.....whether he liked it or not. A stylish stroke making batsman when on song, he will be looking to push on to more big scores after good starts this season. Capable swing bowler when his cramping legs will allow and loves the opportunity to get in close in the field. Likes the game to be played in traditional spirit. Insists on using the sweep shot - 1/5 he hits the ball, 2/5 times he gets out. |
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| Andrew Clough |
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| Chris Edmonds (Edders) A stylish looking left-handed batsmen, decent mover in the field and capable of bowling some seamers all over the place. Another university man Chris will certainly strengthen the squad fro the 2nd half of the season - hopefully his stylish looking batting will also produce runs. |
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| Tim Forster (Timmy, Fossi) Tim had a fine season in the 2nd XI last season with both runs and wickets. A seam and swing bowler with good control and a clean striker of the ball in the lower middle order, more than capable of turning a decent total into a good one and good in the field. Enjoying university life (judging by all the photos that appear daily on Facebook) we look forward to getting him back from his studies *ahem*. Very questionable dress sense, never has subs money. |
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| Tom Forster (Fossi, TF) The older of the brothers Forster, Tom is a solid top order batsman usually occupying a place in the top three and had a successful season in 2009. Unconcerned by the ball whistling past his outside edge for two overs Tom will then chastise himself for inside edging one to square leg when he was aiming at mid-on. Handy in the field unless it is a high ball when he has too much time to think about it, greased lightening between the wickets. Shops at the same place as his brother, possibly not of sound mind. |
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| Barry Foster |
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| Richard Foster |
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| Shane Gadsdon Overseas recruit, a young wicket-keeper and batsman from Aukland, New Zealand. Hopefully Shane will translate his undoubted ability into big runs for the club and his smart and tidy 'keeping will create a buzz in the field and pressure opposition batsmen. |
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| Robert Griffith (Norm, Munch, Griff) Another seasoned player with the club, Griff is capable of hitting very useful runs (his 'Munch' nickname reflecting his style of strokeplay) and is a very handy fielder. Likes to think he is capable with the gloves as well but this may be ill-advised unless the situation is desparate. |
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| Syed Hashmi New recruit from Manningham Mills, Syed looks a good prospect with good pace and accuracy with the ball and capable of hitting a long ball with the bat towards the end of an innings. Will look to put pressure on the 2nd XI seamers with plenty of wickets and good performances for the 3rd XI. |
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| Simon Hegginbotham (Heggers) |
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| David Herdson (Councillor Dave) |
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| Stuart Herdson (Stu, Sir) |
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| Philip Hiley (Head, Hooter, Lugs, Ears) A good batsman capable of getting big scores once he's in - which can be the problem. Phil missed last season due to a bad knee injury but hopes to return soon. Can be electric in the field, particularly at point where his goalkeeping skills are evident. Hair is thinning rapidly - probably needs to tie a girl down quickly as age may not be kind. |
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| Brad Hinchliffe (Bradders) |
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| Craig Hitchenor (Hitch) |
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| Tom Hopwood (Hoppy) |
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| Majid Hussein (Maj) |
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| Mohammed Ibrar (Ibby) |
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| Adil Islam |
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| Damien Jolly |
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| Stuart Jolly |
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| Tim Joy (Jonty, T.J.) |
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| Afzal Khan |
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| Mubasher Khan (Bash) |
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| Brett Kinsey (Zimmo) |
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| Sonny Kullar |
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| Kash Malik (Kashif) |
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| Jo Lonsdale (Lonny) |
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| Daniel Metcalfe (Mini) |
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| James Midgley (Midge) |
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| Andrew Morley |
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| Andy Orrell |
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| Mamoon Rashid (Mooney) |
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| Matthew Reed (Reedy) |
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| Bob Reynolds |
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| Chris Reynolds (Reyno) |
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| Johnny Reynolds (Reyno) |
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| Leon Risdon |
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| Craig Robson |
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| Adam Rollett |
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| Harry Smallwood (Hazza) |
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| Tom Smallwood |
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| Jeremy Softley (Jez, Jezza) |
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| Aaron Stoney |
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| Dale Tabiner (Tabbi) |
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| Andy Walker (Trout) |
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| Simon Webb (Webby, Webbo) |
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| Phil Whitrick |
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| Martin Wildsmith (Merv) |
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| Donny Wooller |
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