John is a product of the club's highly successful youth system. On his day he is one of the most dangerous bowlers at the club, combining speed with fantastic movement; John is also a very big-hitting tail-ender. John finally received his reward by winning the 2008 bowling averages after 14 years. Still the only club member to be arrested during a game! John was a fully paid up member of the clubs "spice boys" of the nineties along with Adam, Aran, Gaz A and Rob Atkinson.
Another Crowthorne legend having first joined the club in the early nineties. Retired many times but has made more comebacks than Ricky Hatton. Big Bird's height causes many problems for opposition batsman, he is also a big hitting batter. Single handedly keeps Romida Sports in business.
Sidders joined the club as a spinner in the mid nineties; despite early successes (taking 5-55 on bowling debut) he fell victim to the 'yips' after 218 consecutive deliveries were slogged out of the nets to taunts of "No respect to spinners!". He reinvented himself as a batsman and worked his way up from No 10 to opener during our 2000 division 6 title winning season, setting the tone for success with a stunning last-ball boundary to secure batting points in the first game. Travelled Asia, and then returned to the club, where after a short-lived attempt at 'inswing' he has now reverted to a batsman again.
Veterans of the 2003 Lincolnshire Tour still reminisce about his innings of 32* (28 singles and one four).
Morgan is another product of the hotbed of cricket that is Lorien Unique (he works there along with Aran, Aleks and Sandip). Like his cousin South African international Justin Kemp, Morgan is a big hitting batsman and solid medium pacer. Appearances maybe limited this season due to many Eddie Kidd type motorbike accidents.
Lifelong cricket fan who after being asked to take up playing the game for 15 years finally took the plunge last season, loved it and is probably now regretting the 15 years he sat around watching it. Potentially free scoring batsman and great student of the game. Honed his skills in the badlands of Little Sandhurst and can often be found driving the “ruck truck” to Reading's away fixtures. Brendy's debut for the club came in the away fixture at Stoke Row, a game noted for a few reasons: 1) no-one could find the ground and we started the game with about 6 men 2) Brendon's comical running between the wickets; 3) The pitch being on the side of a steep hill; 4) Brendon's comical attempts to catch the ball However his luck changed for the better in subsequent appearances when he hit a sublime 30 in his very next game. Shades of a young Robin Smith in his pomp. He also atoned for his auspicious start as a fielder by holding on to a blinder at slip whilst finishing off his cigarette. His best shot of the season was away to Englefield, whilst practicing his favourite late-cut shot near the pavillion, he stepped back connecting perfectly with the antique clock and Bell on the wall.
Marshall or Monty is Crowthorne's Mr Reliable; he has given 16 years outstanding service to the club. A very solid batsman, particularly tricky bowler and sometimes even keeps wicket. Can always be relied on to provide two or three comedy injuries per season.
Big Hitting, Rugby supporting <WASPS>, Motorbike Riding, Jag driving, Salsa Dancing Batsman. Toddaars is renowned for having the biggest heaviest bat possible and regularly putting it to good use. A fine exponent of hitting the ball straight out of the nets and most of the way across the field. Developing into a tricky bowler too. Todd is an excellent Cover fieldsman and has even taken the gloves when required. Joined the club as an opening bowler and makes a fine attempt at batting from eleventh man. ;)
Simon earned his “Saviour” nickname for scoring the winning runs off the final ball in a tight Berkshire League encounter against Swindon NALGO in his first season. Joined as a bowler but went on to win the batting averages in 2006. Outstanding fielder and twice winner of the fielder of the year award, this despite one particular fungus related instance away at Purley. Currently the Club's Fixtures secretary as well as the vitally important Organiser of the End of Season Do. For all his good work, he lets himself down by supporting Swindon Town.
Probably the more naturally gifted of the cricketing Smith-Gander brothers; dependable right hand bat with a useful bit of left arm spin bowling. Earnt the nickname “Little Lord Fauntleroy” on the basis that he has a double-barreled surname. Genius from the Club's Nickname department. Had a successful stint as Sunday Skipper too. Still appears at club functions now and then, more into his golf now unfortunately.