We are back baby!!! Cricket started officially in Lao just over 7 years ago with a mob of keen Beer Lao drinking expats wanting to have a Sunday hit followed by a similar number of beers consumed as balls bowled during the mornings game (We still do). The game has progressed significantly going from a dirt track with a pot holed riddled outfield to a newly built astro turf pitch, net and a well groomed out field set upon fully grown eucalyptus trees. While we have no Lao Nationals in this year’s comp, the growth of the game will see them slowly introduced as we expand!
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Bongi
Wicket keeper batsman who has excelled since taking up his position facing the first ball of the innings. Started his playing career from a very young age, was so talented made the under 5’s team for Zimbabwe. He never really progressed from this level but his passion for the game is clear to see. His game may not have progressed from those younger days, but his drinking ability clearly has which will no doubt be on display to witness. Please don’t hold it against him but he is an Arsenal fan, he is getting used to winning nothing!!
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Dan (RAH) Watt
A life saver in many ways! Never been on the cricket ground with shoes on, always with a beer and smoke in hand! Everyone’s favourite Aussie Bogan! Many liken him to Glen Maxwell due to his Golf Cart experience and non-consistent batting performances!
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Eshan (Colombo) Sebastian
Known as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka, madly in love with winning, his wife also thinks he does. Amazing talent all around the ground and even better off the field. Likely to be heading to the ground direct from the dance floor! He also has a part time driving contract in Sri Lanka, feel free to ask him for a quote!
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Jason (Bluey) Leonard
The Big Blue machines ready to take on the world as he does after returning from the Philippines quiet often. Been a while between games but that doesn’t make a difference!
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Marty Aspin
We are very fortunate that Aussie PM – Airbus Albo has taken some time out of his ministerial duties to make his debut at the Chiang Mai 6’s. Albo found cricket late in life, but this hasn’t stopped him becoming a potent all rounder and showing that his talent on the field doesn’t extend to running a country. Still an avid music festival goer who is often seen floating around the cricket field but once called into action becomes Animated Albo!! With this addition to the squad, we will no doubt put a good spin on the competition to help win some hearts and minds.
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Michael (Simmo) Simcock
Long term resident of the Lao PDR loves his sport and is thrilled to have been part of the first Lao team participating overseas in the Chiang Mai 6's (10s) November 2023. Loves a good crack with the bat, gives it all with the ball (wherever it may go), can’t catch, just as well that he can chug down a few cold beers!!
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Rick (Rick) Monaghan
The quiet man with probably the best technique within the club. Successfully won the first duck award for the Lao side competing in November. Loves his cricket, a special talent. Nice guy considering his job is a safety Nazi!
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Sidantha Prasad
Lives for his cricket, constantly asking when the next game is during finishing the current one!! He has a tournament weight target of 100kg, this is with no cricket gear on and standing on one leg!! Great team player and full of enthusiasm for the wonderful game!!
