2006/07 Annual Report - Melbourne Cricket Club

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MCC XXIX CLUB ASIAN TOUR APRIL 3-15, 2007Kuala LumpurDay 1.With everyone arriving at Tullamarine armed with willow and golf clubs, there was only one member that had anydelay boarding the plane. This tourist (let us say “John”) had had his boarding pass taken on board by hiscolleague (let’s say “Dalton” attempting to have 2 seats adjoining on a full flight). After much ado “John” wasissued with another boarding pass, and the flight was able to get away, with him in his seat.Within no time the party had arrived at KL airport and as we loaded ourselves onto the coaches, we could see arare phenomenon “a sprinkle of rain”. The Coaches called in at the Kinrara Cricket Oval on the way to the hotel,where the cricketers could examine the battlefield well in advance.After checking into our hotel, the afternoon was free time for relaxing or for a quick coach tour of KL. The tourtook in the King’s Palace, The National mosque, War Memorial, The Moorish Architecture railway station, andthe Sultan Abdul Samad building that at its rear has the junction of the rivers from where KL gains its name.As the weather was quite humid, some of the touring party had a refreshing dip in the hotel pool, to find that theskies opened up and it rained for 4 solid hours.The evening was spent at the Royal Selangor Club, where somereminiscing, with our hosts took place, for the 4 touring membersthat played on the Pedang oval back in 1996 tour. Drink and foodbeing purchased by coupons meant a fun night of adopting the localclub rules of tender. The rumour has it that Barry Anderson hasenough coupons left over for the next tour.The partygoers were still keen for refreshments in the “BroadwayBar” back at the hotel into the early hours teaching the locals somenew dance steps.Day 2.In talking to Bob Edmends he commented that “Golf has become a significant part of these tours in recent yearsand this year was no exception. Malaysia was a new venture for most of the golfers and Kuala Lumpur has anumber of golf facilities in and around the city. Our golfing group varied in numbers and we were able to play atKuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Royal Selangor Golf Club and Kinrara Golf Club and were well receivedand entertained at each venue”.The sightseers were taken on a tour around Kuala Lumpur and surrounds including the Batu Caves, a Bakitfactory, and the Selangor Pewter factory and The Petronas Twin Towers photo point.In the evening we all gathered for dinner at the revolving restaurant at the KL Tower, which provided amagnificent fare and panoramic views all over the city skyline.Day 3.The day commenced with a tour of the Petronas Twin Towers and viewing from its Sky Bridge on the 41 st floor.In the afternoon the ladies enjoyed high tea at the governor’s cottage and a shopping tour hosted by the ladiesfrom the Kelawar Cricket Club.22
Canterbury CC v Kelawar CC Cricket MatchHaving seen an excellent pitch CCC won the toss and decided to bat. A couple of quick wickets placed CCC underthe hammer from the opening overs. A number of CCC batsmen were able to make a start though no one went onto make more than 30 runs and they were all out in the 39 th over for 143. As a day/night game the tea break wastaken as the evening fell and the KCC commenced their innings under lights. With some forceful hitting KCCpassed the score in the 20 th over to win by 8 wickets.The match post mortem and presentation was held at the KC Club sponsor “Out of Africa Hotel”. David, theproprietor, provided an array of finger food and a well received cool ale.The umpires Bryan Reid and`` Barry Anderson were thanked for their sterling job in the middle. Man of the matchfor CCC was James White. A great day and night was had by all.The lawn bowlers had an exciting game at Kuala Lumpur Lawn Bowls stadium with the MCC team 3 points upwith one end to play, were beaten when their opponents scored 4 points on the last end.Day 4.MCC XXIX CLUB v MALAYSIAN CRICKET ASSOC. PRESIDENT’S XIPlayed at: Kinrara Cricket Ground April 6, 2007MCC XXIX CLUB7/246 (39 OVERS)DEFEATEDMCA PRESIDENT’S XI9/245 CC (40 OVERS)BATTING BOWLING BATTING BOWLINGJ White 17 G Sviraprakash 69 RetD Johnstone 30 0/47 (8) JS Chall 1M Anderson 5 0/35 (4) SK Alagarptnam 69 0/20 (3)T Norton 2 N Ali 5 0/44 (8)A Gough 75 1/36 (7) TK Heng 31C Stockdale 1 0/8 (2) V Ramadas 6 n.o. 3/43 (8)J Wilson 27 2/43 (8) B Ramani 10 Ret 0/9 (3)R Shugg 10 n.o. P Kuventhan 1S Stockdale 10 n.o. S Pillai 6 n.o. 2/49 (8)J Hickie 6 2/45 (8) J Singh 1 n.o.A Hawkins 1 n.o. 0/26 (3) A Arvdin 1/50 (7)T Chelvan 0/19 (2)Sundries 48 Sundries 19Umpires:John Robinson, Barry AndersonScorer:C WalkerThe MCC XXIX team lead by our intrepid Skipper Mark Anderson,were asked to field first, having lost the toss. The Malaysian top endbatsmen set about attacking our bowling and amassed a good scorebefore our bowlers were able to restrict their run rate late in theinnings. The Malaysians finished with 9/245 of their allotted 40overs, with some excellent batting from Suria Prakash 69 Ret., SuhanKumar 69, and Tan Kim Heng 31. The best of our bowlers wereJohn Wilson 2/43 off 8 overs and Justin Hickie 2/45 off 8 overs.As this game was a day/nighter, at the change of innings, the lightswere turned on. For most of the MCC XXIX Club players this wouldbe the first time that they had played under lights, which provided aninteresting challenge.After a sound start by our openers, James White (17) and David Johnston (30), we had a “middle order” collapseto be 5-89. As the clouds started to roll in, we thought that our chances of winning were slipping away. Howeverstriding to the crease was Alexander Gough and John Wilson and the crowd was entertained by a 110 runpartnership that turned the game around for the XXIX’ers. Alex’s 75 was masterful, and the partnership was only23
Page 1 and 2: Melbourne Cricket ClubXXIX ClubFift
Page 3 and 4: President’s ReportThis report mar
Page 5 and 6: Finance Report for Season 2006/07Ge
Page 7 and 8: Introduction to the XXIX ClubThe Cl
Page 9 and 10: Previous Guest SpeakersOur 51 st An
Page 11 and 12: MCC XXIX CLUB v AUSTRALIAN CRICKET
Page 13 and 14: MCC XXIX CLUB v VIGNERONS XIPlayed
Page 15 and 16: Afterward a sumptuous feast was hos
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Page 19 and 20: MCC XXIX CLUB5/127 (18 OVERS)MCC XX
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Page 23: MCC XXIX CLUB v PRIMARY CLUB OF AUS
Page 27 and 28: ThailandThe 12 th Hua Hin Internati
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