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Name: James Trevor Ralph
DOB: 09/10/1975
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: LB

Capped: 2004


James has had a long career with Shropshire following a short spell with Worcestershire County Cricket Club. When his batting on song there is no finer player to watch in the Minor County scene. James has had many triumphs with the highlight being voted man of the match against Somerset in the Nat West One Day Trophy when he scored a century. James also bowls right arm leg spin and has taken a number of useful wickets. James plays his club cricket at Shifnal in the Birmingham & District League Premier Division. James took over the captaincy of the County in June, following the resignation of Tim Hancock and led the side throughout the 2007 Championship season. His batting in the Birmingham League saw him top the averages in 2007.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
52 78 3 138 2310 30.80 13/5 174 35 613 11 55.73 3 for 35 56/-
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
47 38 3 102* 797 22.77 5/1 29 3 4 130 2 for 19 32.50 21/-
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Name: Duncan Neil Catterall
DOB: 19/09/1978
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAMF

Capped:  2006

Duncan made his debut for the County in 2003 having previously had a spell with Worcestershire County Cricket Club. Duncan is a free scoring middle order batsman and opening fast bowler and has put in a number of memorable performances during his short career with the County. Duncan plays his club cricket at Ombersley in the Birmingham & District League. He was awarded his County Cap in 2006.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
24 34 5 142 1436 49.52 7/4 564.3 126 1924 58 33.17 5 for 30 8/-
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
16 15 3 46 245 20.42 116.2 14 15 524 2 for 23     34.93 3/-
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Name: Martin G Davies
DOB:
Batting Style:
Bowling Style:

Capped:


Martin is an attacking middle order bat, and an outstanding fielder. He made his Championship debut in 2003. He moved from Wem to Shifnal for the 2008 season, and is also a talented footballer.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
6 6 0 44 104 17.33               3/-
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
4 3 0 8 13 4.33                    
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Name: Andrew KD Gray
DOB: 19/05/1974
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAOS

Capped:


Andy made his one day debut in 2004, but made only one appearence before being signed by Derbyshire.Prior to that he had played first class cricket with Yorkshire. He is an off spinner, and can bat anywhere in the order. He resigned for Shropshire at the beginning of 2007. He plays his club cricket for Walsall, having previously been at Shifnal.
Career Championship Averages
Mt Inns NO HS Runs Av 50/100 O M R W Av BB Ct/St
6 9 1 39 123 15.38   199.1 45 480 23 20.87 4 for 49 11/-
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
5 4 1 51 115 38.33 1/- 33.1 3 7 151 4 for 25 21.57 5/-
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John Maunders Name: John K Maunders
DOB: 04/04/1981
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style: RAMB
John Maunders started his career at Middlesex but it was only when he signed for Leicestershire in 2003 that first-team opportunities came his way. For the next five seasons he was a regular in the side without every managing the required consistency that his talent suggested was possible. His best season was in 2006 when scored 959 Championship runs at 34.25 but he found himself released at the end of 2007. He struggled in one-day cricket but ironically he finally made a mark in the same year when he averaged 52.50 in the shorter game including his only one-day hundred
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
                           
                           
Career 1 Day Averages
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Name: Andrew Huxley
DOB: 11/6 84
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RALS

Capped:


Andrew made his Championship debut in 2006, making an immediate impact with a century and half century in his first three matches. He is an opening bat, and good club leg spin bowler. In 2006 he played his club cricket at Whitchurch. This season he briefly moved to Wellington before returning to his home town club, Oswestry.
Career Championship Averages

Mt

5

Inns 

7

NO 

1

HS

109

Runs 

241

Av

40.17

50/100

1/1

O

13

M

1

R

69

W

0

Av

0.00

BB

0 for 69

Ct/St

4/-

Career 1 Day Averages

Mt

4

Inns

4

NO

1

HS

37

Runs

68

Av

22.67

50/100

OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
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Name: Anthony Philip O'Connor
DOB: 24/06/1980
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style: LAM

Capped: 2004

Anthony is a left arm opening bowler and has been an integral part of the County Team since his debut in 1999. Anthony has put in many match winning performances with his swing bowling and has also scored useful runs in the lower order. Anthony plays this club cricket at Wellington in the Birmingham & District League Premier Division, where he has been appointed Captain for the 2006 season.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
36 31 17 50 242 17.29 1/- 698.2 168 2449 85 28.81 6 for 66 15/-
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
24 8 2 14 22 3.67 168.5 20 25 792 5 for 26    31.68 4/-
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Name: D Redfern
DOB: 18/4/90
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style:

Capped:


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Dan is a very talented left hand bat who is currently on the books of Derbyshire. He has played in various County Age Group teams, and has already made his one day debut for Derbyshire. He plays his club cricket in the North Staffs League for Lycett.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
Career 1 Day Averages

Mt

1

Inns

1

NO

0

HS

107

Runs

107

Av

107.00

50/100

-/1

OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
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Name: Mark Robinson
DOB: 19/10/1984
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style: LHOB

Capped:

Mark made his debut in 2005 and progressed well through the season with his left arm spin bowling. he also put in many eye catching field performances in both the One Day and Three Day games and much is anticipated this season. Mark moved clubs from Oswestry to Wellington where he hoped to develop his cricket playing in the Birmingham & District League Premier Division, but has now returned to his home club.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
10 9 1 37 68 8.50 284.4 64 934 26 35.92 5 for 86 1/-
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
7 4 0 3 6 1.5 39.3 2 8 179 3 for 27     22.38 2/-
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Name: AM Shimmoms
DOB: 16/10/72
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style: RAF

Capped:2000

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Adam is a very experienced Minor Counties cricketer, making his debut as far back as 1996. he is an aggressive fast bowler and has made useful runs down the order. He is the current holder of both the 8th and 9th wicket Championship best batting stands. Adam plays his club cricket at Shifnal.
Career Championship Averages
Mt Inns NO HS Runs Av 50/100 O M R W Av BB Ct/St
41 35 8 53 284 10.52 1/- 1052 234 3309 134 24.69 7 for 81 19/-
Career 1 Day Averages

Mt

38

Inns

21

NO

10

HS

23

Runs

138

Av

12.56

50/100

O

331

M

26

W

61 

R

1394

Best

5 for 26

EconS R

Av

22.85

Ct/St

12/-

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Name: A Sultan
DOB: 10/3/87
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAOS

Capped:


Asif made his Championship debut in 2005. He is an off break bowler and a good middle order bat. Previously with Wellington, he now plays his club cricket for Shifnal.He has also had trials with Gloucestershire.
Career Championship Averages

Mt

3

Inns

2

NO

0

HS

4

Runs

8

Av

4.00

50/100

O

18

M

4

R

52

W

1

Av --

BB

1 for 10

Ct/St
Career 1 Day Averages

Mt 2

2

Inns

2

NO

2

HS

10*

Runs

19

Av

0.00

50/100

O

12

M

3

W

0

R

26

Best

0 for 12

EconS R

Av

0.00

Ct/St
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Name: S Taylor
DOB: 17/12/85
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAFM

Capped:


Steve made his one day debut as a 16 year old in 2002. He is a talented all round cricketer who plays for St Georges. He was previously on Warwickshire's books. Steve is also a very good footballer, and currently plays in goal for Kidderminster Harriers.
Career Championship Averages

Mt

5

Inns

6

NO

2

HS

26*

Runs

113

Av

28.25

50/100

O

138

M

43

R

377

W

25

Av

15.08

BB

6 for 23

 

Ct/St

1/-

Career 1 Day Averages

Mt

4

Inns

3

NO

0

HS

17

Runs

26

Av

8.67

50/100

O

15

M

0

W

2

R

107

Best

1 for 25

EconS R

Av

53.50

Ct/St
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Name: B Thomason
DOB: 28/7/88
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAM

Capped:


Bruce made his debut in 2007, having been a succesful member of various County Age Group teams. He is a forceful middle order bat and useful medium pace bowler as well as being an outstanding fielder. He plays his club cricket at Shifnal, having previously been at Smethwick and Brewood.
Career Championship Averages

Mt

2

Inns

4

NO

0

HS

62

Runs

118

Av

29.50

50/100

1/-

OMRWAvBB

Ct/St

4/-

Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
2 1 0 0 0 0.00
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Name: Matthew Arthur Tilt
DOB: 25/07/1981
Batting Style: RHB
Other: Wicket-keeper

Capped: 2005

Matt has played a number of years for the County, being a high quality consistent performer as wicket keeper and also scoring a number of important runs as a top and middle order batsman. Matt is capable of batting in any position within the side and has done sterling work as a night watchman on many occasions. Matt is the Team Captain for St. Georges in the Birmingham & District League First Division for the 2006 season and was awarded his County Cap in 2005.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
40 49 18 80* 851 28.31 4/- 79/7
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
28 14 8 35 116 14.50 33/3
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Name: Jonathan David Whitney
DOB: 07/04/1985
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAFM

Capped:  2006

 
Jono made his debut in 2002 and is one of the many young talents coming through Shropshire cricket over recent years. Hard-hitting, middle order batsman and steady seam bowler, Jono has become a useful performer for the side. Jono has also spent a period of time with the Worcestershire County Cricket Academy and the highlight of the 2005 season was his maiden Minor County century against Herefordshire. Jono plays his club cricket for Shifnal in the Birmingham & District League First Division.His consistant performances in 2006 led to the award of his County Cap. He was selected to play for the MCCA Under 25 side in 2007.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
27 34 2 164 1102 34.44 8/2 362.4 63 1331 38 35.03 5 for 66 16/-
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
10 10 0 82 360 36.00 2/- 28 3 4 142 2 for 32     35.50 4/-
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Name: Edward J Foster
DOB: 21/01/1985
Batting Style: LHB
Other: WK

Capped:

Ed is an attacking left hand bat who normally opens the innings. His appearences for the county have been limited due to his previous association with Worcestershire. He currently has a short term contract with Leicestershire. He is also used by the county as a wicket keeper in Knock Out matches. Ed plays his club cricket for Shrewsbury, where he is the current captain.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
                               
Career 1 Day Averages
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Name: Edward J Bayliss
DOB: 26/10/1982
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAFM

Capped: 

 
Ted made his county debut in 2007, playing in just one match that season. He has established himself this season with some impressive bowling performances. He plays his club cricket for Kidderminster Victoria, and is one of the leading bowlers in the Birmingham League.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
                               
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
                                   
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Name: Jack D Shantry
DOB: 29/01/1988
Batting Style: LHB
Other: LAFM

Capped:

Jack made his debut in 2006 and quicly established himself as an all rounder, putting in some impressive performances with bat and ball. He was selected to play for the MCCA UNder 25 side i n his first season. Jack, who is the brother of former Northants and Warwickshire seamer Adam, plays his club cricket for Shrewsbury.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
                               
Career 1 Day Averages
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Name: Atiq Rehman
DOB: 08/11/1981
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAM

Capped: 

 
Atiq is an attacking batsman who made his debut in 2007, and scored an excellent century in the last match of the season against Cheshire.He is also a very safe fielder in the gully, where he has already taken several important catches. Previously at Old Hill, Atiq now plays his club cricket for Knowle and Dorridge. He played for the MCCA Under 25 side in 2007.
Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
                               
Career 1 Day Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv 50/100 OMWRBestEconS RAvCt/St
                                   
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Name: Rob Foster
DOB:
Batting Style:
Other:

Capped:

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Career Championship Averages
MtInnsNOHSRunsAv50/100OMRWAvBBCt/St
                               
Career 1 Day Averages
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