Third game in the top division, and picked up man of the match in this one. It was also my first 2-day game since I played cricket as an under-15 way back in 1990 something. For those not in the know, it’s 90 overs each day and the one difference I see here is you pretty much are forced to declare at the end of 90 overs if you are still batting. I don’t see how you can have four completed innings in two days but we had a couple in the league this weekend.

We lost after weather adversely affected our run chase, they spelled my name wrong but in the end I had a decent outing again. Newspaper clipping attached.

Basically we started in pretty shocking fashion with a host of wides giving Wollongong the chance to establish themselves at about six runs per over at the first drinks break. By the 2nd break they were well on their way to scoring 300. We pulled them back and fought beautifully to knock them over for a gettable 220.

Looking back at my first grade debut I have nothing to complain about and areas to improve on. That’s probably the ideal start as I already have in my mind things I want to work on this week. The team traveled to a very picturesque Port Kembla oval to take on last years lowest ranked team. I was impressed with the surroundings as I could see the ocean from the pitch. I don’t have much history but I believe both clubs are in rebuilding stages and would like to think both clubs should have come back pretty satisfied that things are improving.

I’m pleased to announce that I was selected for 1st Grade in the Northern Districts Cricket Club for the opening game of the season this Saturday. I was certain I was starting in 2nd Grade after having a chat with one of the senior players and was actually fine with that. I’d like to find my feet in Australian cricket and thought 2nd Grade might be the way to go.

I must have done something right in training and now find myself slightly intimidated but ready for the challenge of 1st Grade. Here’s to having some fun.

Adam Parore, ex-New Zealand cricketer, has come out today and said that Australia will be easier to beat than Sri Lanka. New Zealand did win all three matches in the Trans-Tasman Championship but that was an entirely different stage. A stage where only half the regular Australian team played as the rest caught a breather prior to the World Cup. This *is* the World Cup and I can assure you that things are drastically different than 2 months ago.

The funniest bit is that exactly a week ago Parore was writing that New Zealand needs to dodge Australia. So which is it Adam?

Screenshot from the New Zealand Herald.

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