The powerhouses of Thailand cricket (Lanna CC & The Purple Helmets) have joined forces to hopefully, scoop, ramp & drink there way through the week.
After months of scouting & negotiations the best village crickets from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Saigon & India have been assembled & will be keen to put in a strong performance both on & off the pitch. They can all play a bit, they can all drink a lot.
Can they last the week?, will Martin slip in the shower?, is Jonny still the richest man in Chiang Mai?, so many questions to be answered this week.
HUGE thanks to Sandy from the UN IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT for his kind support, much appreciated.
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Darren Grist
Our man in Saigon is jetting in (subject to immigration clearance) for his third tournament.
Gristy is a real all rounder, bowls leg spin, very quick behind the stumps & can hold a bat.
Loves Thailand, Loves Chiang Mai & Loves Cricket. Hopefully spreading the love this week :)
Fun Fact - Can fall asleep at the bar standing up & loves aqua aerobics
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Ian Harling
Ian "Chucker" Harling made the move to Chiang Mai from Hong Kong a few years ago & has never looked back. He is now an integral part of the Chiang Mai cricketing community.
According to the Lanna CC website one of his main responsibilities is the upkeep of storage areas and kit at Gymkhana Club.
We look forward to Chucker organising batting pads & keep our tent clean this week.
Fun Fact - His bowling action has been passed by the ICC (on the 2nd attempt)
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Martin Peters
Thailand cricket legend Martin "Rehab" Peters has signed from the Ios Malakas for an undisclosed fee during the winter. Quite a coup for the Helmets!
Rehab Guru by day, if anyone is struggling this week, Martin will offer you a 10% discount on his services.
Fun Fact- friends with Alan Mullally
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Paul Jeffels
International Travel Agent & MI6 handler, Jeffers Tours will be hoping to get the ball off the square this year. Having had laser eye surgery in the off season, things maybe on the up.
We are all hoping that Jeffels gets out of the right side of his bed (or anyone's beds) & shows us his talents.
Fun Fact - Can pole dance, like do a full flip!
Gets gout once every blue moon & its due!
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Richie George
Chiang Mai cricketing royalty, Richie is a real good recruit & could well be the glue that holds this bunch of reprobates together.
Bowls annoyingly tight off spin & can clear the ropes with the bat. A real double threat.
Fun Fact - Is on the payroll at Scales Towers & mixes a mean Old Fashioned.
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Tony Slatter
Tony "Slatts" Slatter has not missed a cricket tour since 1972. Founding member & President of the Siam Parrots in Bangkok, Tony loves a cricket tour. After last year`s defeat in the final, Slatts will be determined to bring home the silverware this year.
Fun Fact - Was once an extra in a Chiang Mai arthouse movie.
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Vaughan McClear
Vaughan "Vaughany" McClear joins the Helmets again this year & will make the short trip from Bangkok. Vaughany is the leader of the Bangkok Cricket League & has led the Southerners to much success over the years.
There is so much Thailand Cricketing aristocracy in the Helmets tent this year, they have had to increase their security arrangements.
Fun Fact - Has a suite named after him at the Ramming Lodge Hotel.
