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Name: James Trevor Ralph
DOB: 09/10/1975
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: LB
Capped: 2004
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| Mt | Inns | NO | HS | Runs | Av | 50/100 | | O | M | R | W | Av | BB | | Ct/St |
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613 |
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55.73 |
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22.77 |
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Name: Duncan Neil Catterall
DOB: 19/09/1978
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAMF
Capped: 2006
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| 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. |
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| Mt | Inns | NO | HS | Runs | Av | 50/100 | | O | M | R | W | Av | BB | | Ct/St |
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126 |
1924 |
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524 |
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Name: Martin G Davies
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| 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. |
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Name: Andrew KD Gray
DOB: 19/05/1974
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAOS
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| 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. |
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480 |
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Name: John K Maunders
DOB: 04/04/1981
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style: RAMB
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Name: Andrew Huxley
DOB: 11/6 84
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RALS
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| 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. |
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Name: Anthony Philip O'Connor
DOB: 24/06/1980
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style: LAM
Capped: 2004
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| 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. |
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| Mt | Inns | NO | HS | Runs | Av | 50/100 | | O | M | R | W | Av | BB | | Ct/St |
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Name: D Redfern
DOB: 18/4/90
Batting Style: LHB
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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. |
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Name: Mark Robinson
DOB: 19/10/1984
Batting Style: LHB
Bowling Style: LHOB
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Name: A Sultan
DOB: 10/3/87
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAOS
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| 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. |
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Name: S Taylor
DOB: 17/12/85
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAFM
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| 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. |
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Name: B Thomason
DOB: 28/7/88
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAM
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| 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. |
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Name: Matthew Arthur Tilt
DOB: 25/07/1981
Batting Style: RHB
Other: Wicket-keeper
Capped: 2005
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| 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. |
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Name: Jonathan David Whitney
DOB: 07/04/1985
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAFM
Capped: 2006
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| 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. |
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Name: Edward J Foster
DOB: 21/01/1985
Batting Style: LHB
Other: WK
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| 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. |
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Name: Edward J Bayliss
DOB: 26/10/1982
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAFM
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| 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. |
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Name: Jack D Shantry
DOB: 29/01/1988
Batting Style: LHB
Other: LAFM
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| 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. |
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Name:
Atiq Rehman
DOB: 08/11/1981
Batting Style: RHB
Bowling Style: RAM
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| 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. |
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