Kremlin

Team Bios

Mark Rowe (C) - Kremlin veteran, qualifies for pension shortly, crafty old cricketer who always tales wickets and gets runs. A big question mark on his glasses really working with his recent efforts in the field. Don't be fooled by his laid back approach to life off the ground because on it he is one of the most competitive cricketers you will ever play against who takes no prisoners and makes no friends. His cricket CV speaks for itself representing Western Australia Country X1 way back in the 1960's before the Lillee / Marsh names made him a forgotten force.

Al McArthur  (VC) - The Geelong Jockey hates to lose and generally just hates everyone. Awesome opening bat in the Beijing League who loves to hook and drive, thinks he can bowl but his action tells you otherwise. Looks destined to have a big weekend and with his cricket loving Mother in town and his team will be looking toward her to provide inspiration and encourage him to stay out past midnight. Easy to spot him as he will be the one carrying his laptop around ready to do website updates at the right price. Major contributor to this event and cricket in Beijing.

Paul Thompson Edmonds - Team favourite with his aggression and send-offs when he takes wickets while always in the action on and off the field. Suffers badly from white line fever and is a loose cannon which contradicts his English passport. Cannot miss him with his blond hair which he cuts himself, continuous stretching and smoke / beer in hand. This man walks with purpose almost like he is marching. No such thing as a social game of cricket for this young gun as he plays like a man who is always trying to impress his Aussie teammates.

Vishal Lamba - Has only missed one game ever for Kremlin and will erase any pain by staying out until 6 am in the morning. He will be sure to visit the hair stylist before the game, just don't touch it. Possibly the biggest drinker in Indian history alongside former BCC legend Nikhil. Looks forward to the Sixes as this short format of the game suits his game. His mind often drifts when he is in the field as he dreams of Bollywood and his name up in big lights. Legend of Beijing cricket who will always be one of the last to leave the after match drinks.

Nick Jones - Debut season with the Kremlin and although his passport says he is English he can actually bowl a bit! Can be seen on CCTV 9 as one of the sports reporters and tends to keep it a bit quite after games as nobody can understand him. Torn between the World Cup and the Beijing Sixes, look for a report on CCTV 9 Sports should Kremlin manage to lift the trophy. If he needs to bat then you know the Kremlin have run into trouble and will be little chance to lift any trophy. Comes from that long line of great English off-spinners and sits besides names such as Croft and Giles.

Ewan Smith – "Hightower" has been compared to former Aussie Test Player Bruce Reid with his height, but that's about where the similarities stop. This massive ‘Scot’ bowls left arm fast given he can keep it on the pitch.  Can bat as well and can only get better, well at least he team hope.  Will tower over everyone and you will struggle to understand what he says like most Scots, you won't miss him and he can certainly handle himself over a couple of pints. Works in dispute resolution and lets hope he is not required to spring into action should there be a problem. 

Johnny Wright – Will probably remember the first game of the competition and will then be seen holding up the bar for the rest of the weekend. Talented rhb from Yorkshire who is more in the mould of Darren Gough than Geoff Boycott with his love of enjoying a beer or 30 after the game. Should be seen sleeping under the sightscreen in the afternoons so if you want to see him bat be there early. Will be looking to impress Kremlin selectors to cement a spot for the rest of the season.

Ian Syer – “The Compass” will be seeking directions to the bar for his JD’s while hoping not to face out a maiden in this limited-overs game. Syer will wow the crowd with his right-arm nude balls. With his cricketing days coming to a close he is destined for a career in the commentary box and would hold his own beside the great Richie Benaud. The Malaysian Prince will be more concerned with working on his tan than making an impact on the ground. Tireless worker who makes a major contribution to staging this event.