The first league game is fast approaching (weather allowing)!
By Adrian Sargent
LCC League Captain
The first league game is fast approaching! The full fixture schedule has been announced – check out the fixtures here.
In terms of goals for the season, I am not going to deviate from the mantra that served us so well last season of just focusing on one game at a time. The only thing I will say is the way the fixtures have been scheduled for Lamma, we have an amazing opportunity to put a huge marker down in the sand during September when we play 3 league games and some teams don't even play their first game.
As to my expectations from the players for the season, again I see no reason to deviate from last season. We should respect our team mates by turning up to each match in a condition to ensure you are able to give 100% effort to the team cause. Also, regular attendance at nets (no pre-determined %) should be a given for anyone wanting to ensure their game is tuned for Division 1 cricket.
Selection wise, I anticipate the guys who performed so well last season forming the squads for the first few league games (a 12th man for batting and a 12th man for bowling will continue to be selected to ensure flexibility should anyone drop out). However, as the season progresses, people miss games for various reasons so I am sure opportunities will arise for those not initially selected. It is worth bearing in mind that over 60% of our membership played league cricket last season.
This 2018/19 season is to be enjoyed by the whole club. We have 12 games of league cricket scheduled at the best cricket grounds in HK for playing and spectating. We will also have a similar number of social matches and a tour or two as well. There is plenty of cricket for all.
Lamma CC is an amazing club enjoying a special time in its history right now. Bring on the first ball of the new season...
LCC League Captain
The first league game is fast approaching! The full fixture schedule has been announced – check out the fixtures here.
In terms of goals for the season, I am not going to deviate from the mantra that served us so well last season of just focusing on one game at a time. The only thing I will say is the way the fixtures have been scheduled for Lamma, we have an amazing opportunity to put a huge marker down in the sand during September when we play 3 league games and some teams don't even play their first game.
As to my expectations from the players for the season, again I see no reason to deviate from last season. We should respect our team mates by turning up to each match in a condition to ensure you are able to give 100% effort to the team cause. Also, regular attendance at nets (no pre-determined %) should be a given for anyone wanting to ensure their game is tuned for Division 1 cricket.
Selection wise, I anticipate the guys who performed so well last season forming the squads for the first few league games (a 12th man for batting and a 12th man for bowling will continue to be selected to ensure flexibility should anyone drop out). However, as the season progresses, people miss games for various reasons so I am sure opportunities will arise for those not initially selected. It is worth bearing in mind that over 60% of our membership played league cricket last season.
This 2018/19 season is to be enjoyed by the whole club. We have 12 games of league cricket scheduled at the best cricket grounds in HK for playing and spectating. We will also have a similar number of social matches and a tour or two as well. There is plenty of cricket for all.
Lamma CC is an amazing club enjoying a special time in its history right now. Bring on the first ball of the new season...
