And the award goes to…
The long-suffering souls of Clapham In CC took a break from endless Teams calls and Powerpoint presentations to gather together on a completely different Zoom call this winter, with completely different Powerpoint presentations.
Their purpose: to celebrate the end of the 2020 season, to recognise those who had excelled in the few matches that the club were able to play, and to endure the capricious justice of the Fines Masters’ final accounting. (And to get drunk, let’s not forget that.)
In a season that didn’t go at all to plan, there were some stand-out performances from CICC players old and new worth a mention. Several new players joined Clapham during this shortened season and announced themselves in fine style, while some of the old guard showed they can still make valuable contributions.
And everyone was just happy to get out of the house.
So without further ado, the leaders through lockdown, the heroes of homeschool, the victors over the virus were:
Player of the season Ed Gregory
[Photo of Ed being Ed?]Ed played six of our seven matches, scored 155 runs at 25.8 (more than
Three votes for Players’ Player
21 overs bowled, 2 wickets
Fines Committee
155 runs at 25.8
Players’ Player James Smith
Cock Soup Award James Smith
[Photo inset: Smithy drinking from the cup?Caption: First time winner of both Players’ Player and the Cock Soup Award for his
‘puppy-like spirit.’
‘Was there any other choice?’
‘Embodies what a new cricketer should be’]
Catch of the Season James Tooze – caught & bowled vs. Barely Bluies
Safest Hands Stephen Smith – 7 catches
Bowling Award Winners:
Best Figures Tom Bage – 6.2-1-22-5
Top Wicket Taker Tom Bage – 11 wickets at 6.5/over
Batting Award Winners:
Highest Batting Average Josh Shinner – 47.3 (3 innings)
Highest Score Josh Shinner – 108 vs Paddington Rabbits
Highest Partnership Josh Shinner & Callum Taylor – 149 runs for the 2nd wicket versus Paddington Rabbits
Leading Run Scorer Ed Gregory – 155 runs
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If you’re new to the London area and looking for a club, just getting back into the game, or have never tried cricket and want to, we’d love to have you as part of the team.
Drop us an email on claphamincc at gmail.com and we’ll be in touch with details.
