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Lanky Hat-trick v Rush!!

phoenixcc — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:16:34 +0000

On Saturday 5th June 2010 Dave Langford-Smith, aka Lanky, aka The Illustrious Hyphen acheived a new career highlight by removing three of the Rush top order batters in consecutive deliveries. Here they are in all their glory. Enjoy!
Wicket 1 clips the top of leg stump…

Wicket 2 is caught at point by Skipper Corie Dickeson…

Wicket 3 is also caught at point by Corie Dickeson!

Ireland Underage Selections

phoenixcc — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:23:31 +0000

Hot on the heels of our LCU Squad selections comes news that Thomas and Rory Anders have been called up to the Ireland U15 and Ireland U13 winter squads respectively. This is all the more pleasing as both are in the first year of their qualification periods at those age groups.

Best of luck!

LCU Under 13 Squad

phoenixcc — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:12:36 +0000

Congratulations to Rory Anders, Adam Chester and Eoin Cleere for their selection to the LCU U13 squad for Easter training sessions. They will also be eligible for selection for the extensive U13′s programme in 2010, including the Interprovincial series in Belfast, matches at home to Hudson Park School (South Africa), Bedford Modern (England) and a tour to Taunton.

Also worthy of mention are Ben White and Dev Dismore who narrowly missed the squad. Hopefully their performances in the early season matches will enhance their case.

A Statistical Landmark

phoenixcc — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:33:04 +0000

In the 2009 season an important landmark for our most recent International went unremarked. And it was actually a double landmark. Dave Langford-Smith passed 2000 career runs AND 200 career wickets in Leinster League and Cup competitions.
In terms of batting, this leaves him ranked 17th in the list of players still playing:

Career Batting Averages in Leinster Senior Cricket up to end 2009
DEBUT	M	I	NO	HS	RUNS	AVGE.	100	50
2002	115	102	19	141	2,287	27.67	2	7

In terms of bowling, Dave ranks second only to Matt Dwyer in the list of players still playing:

Career Bowling Averages for Leinster Senior Cricket to end 2009
DEBUT	M	WKTS	RUNS	AVGE.	5 W IN INNS
2002	115	216	3,439	15.92	7

And in addition to the above provisional figures for the Irish Senior Cup are as follows:

11 matches, 291 runs @ 41.6 and 20 wickets @ 19.5