Local cricketers play for the MCC

The Marylebone Cricket Club team that recently played against Aberystwyth University had two players from Pembrokeshire in Simon Holliday (Haverfordwest) and Jack Murphy – and both did well in a victory for the MCC.

 

When the MCC were batting, Holliday scored 45 whilst Welsh international Murphy, formerly with Cresselly but now playing ‘up the line’,  scored 36 not out.

 

Both also had bowling stints, with Holliday’s left-arm spin earning him four wickets. Murphy, despite playing the day before, produced a lot of pace and could consider himself unlucky not to take any wickets.

 

Joining them to watch was former Burton player and local GP Roger Burns, who has previously played for the MCC and is always eager to nominate talented local players to play.

“I am happy to promote Pembrokeshire players for MCC membership through playing, “ said Roger, “and  I hope clubs will contact me if someone is keen and willing to go through the ‘playing candidate’ process.

 

“Players need to commit to 10 games minimum over two years, and so allowing for the weather this means applying for 16-20 games. Most games are against schools, universities or representative teams and are of a high standard.”