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Blikkies Blignaut (Tug Boat)
Chiang Mai virgin! Our overseas player hails from South Africa and is currently in the UAE apparently teaching? Blikkies is built like a tug boat but is a gentle giant at heart don’t be fooled by his cheeky grin and his good bedside manner though he bowls a very heavy ball. He too will have a ‘minder’ this year good luck with the Blitz Bliks!!
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Graham Doggett (Dog, Doglet)
Has been on a serious diet over the last 12 months and is now bigger than ever! Dog has been salivating over the thought of Tequila Slammers since the end of last season. He has been perfecting his head-high beamers – they actually bounce BEFORE the boundary now. He is also looking forward to seeing his sproglet in Chiang Mai again and assessing the benefit of those maintenance payments!
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Ian Antonio (Tiny)
Is finally returning to CM and may be hoping to renew acquaintance with local newsreaders. The turtle markets have now fully restocked after his last devastating visit. All-rounder who’s looking to concentrate more on his ‘line and length’.
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James Mumford (Little Lion Man)
Chiang Mai virgin! Has been told of the dangers of ‘Bombay Blitz’ but has not heeded the warning. Watch out for repercussions! Apparently looking for companionship which may put him in the Spotlight.
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Kevin Antonio (King Prawn)
El capitan, the head honcho, the big cheese, big boss man. Kev returns to Chiang Mai for his 9th consecutive year at the helm of the Armadillos and time has taken its toll. They have tried to rebuild him with a new knee but failed, he may beep like mad through the airport but he is far from bionic. He still revels in taking the wicket of Pushpakumara and is often heard telling people ‘He was a test player you know!’ Test bowler that is!!
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Nick Turnbull (Nobby after the Norbert below)
Another CM virgin but has already experienced that Blitz effect. An all-rounder with devastating pace off one yard. He has had to pay for an extra seat for his hair on the flight over but is hoping that it will pay dividends with the ladyboys.
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Peter Watson (Old Git, Smeagol)
More incoherent than ever now he’s lost his teeth. Finds it hard to string more than two words together unless the sentence contains “Jack Daniels and Coke”. Has obviously lost too many brain cells and is now sharing a synapse with Dog and Dave.
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Rob Watkins (Beef, Robkins, Beef not Biff)
First up the seasoned pro. Here he is again (Old Harmison-balls is back) but this year he has a ‘minder’ to keep him on the straight and narrow. Beef is getting older and needs an excuse to retire for the evening BEFORE 0900hrs! Gently marinated in Jack Daniels over the winter as usual, he should be tenderised and in excellent condition come March.
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Simon Cook (Cookie)
Another second-timer (two-timer?). Rumours are he joined LA fitness gyms soon after the last visit and has been heard singing “La la la la la” in the shower. His stamina will surely be tested this time.
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Trevor Langworth (Longfellow, Streaklet)
We’ve been stretching Longfellow over the winter and he’s up to 6 foot 10 now. He’s keenly anticipating renewing his acquaintance with Vodka-Menao and will be taking 5 cartons of wet-wipes with him (and a cork). He’s also developed a strange liking for the Walt Disney films Chip ‘n Dale (it’s about Chipmunks).