Introduce Yourself

I've wanted a topic like this, but in a forum of its own, but this is as good as we'll get for the timebeing.

• Let's keep this to one post each purely for introductions - any discussion please use PMs/MSN.
• Use the edit button if you forget something;

Right, my turn:

I'm also a John, 22, student at the university of Warwick, England studying French and History due to graduate in June. I've actually got very little playing experience but I've represented my school on a few occasions years ago and done some scoring as well as playng a lot over the summers with mates on beaches/fields/playgrounds wherever. I'm obviously an England fan, as well as a Somerset follower (I'm from Yeovil).

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so i guess its my turn now.but before i start i must say that it is a wonderful topic and i really envy one hammer.

i am 22 ,my name is zohaib parwaiz but people simply call me zubeee(weird nick for a guy but it wasn't my choice).i have been recently accepted for hnd in electrical engineering and computing technology and i intend to get a masters degree.i have two brothers and a sister who is a BDS student in final year. (or simply a dentist) and currently working with the rescue teams in musaffarabad(azad Kashmir) after the earthquake.

i loved to play cricket until i got a ball right on my face. i loved to bat and bowl but my bowling style was similar to that of shabirs(a Pakistani bowler who cant bowl).i  love swimming and i go to beach a lot.i know by now you guys are quite bored and want me to stop, so i am just gonna end this by saying that  my favorite actor is Kevin spacey.

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My name's Mervyn, Merv for short, occasionally Merv The Swerve or Swerveman.

I'm 58 years old, married with two grown-up kids, and I'm the only member of the family who likes cricket.

I haven't played for over 30 years, and I was rubbish then.  Three years ago I decided to be an umpire, so I did some studying, got some kit, and gatecrashed a local club.  They've let me stay for the last two seasons, but I'll be moving on next season, at least as far as the seniors are concerned.  I'll still be umpiring for the colts, and I'll be joining an umpires' panel in another seniors league; it's the only way to progress.  There's a lot more studying to do, as well as the field experience to be gained.

I live and work in Sussex, as a mainframe computer programmer, and I'm a member of Sussex County Cricket Club.  http://www.sussexcricket.co.uk/   We have a fans forum, which is worth a visit now and then.

Obviously I support England, but I agree with several others here that good cricket is above national boundaries.

I hate football, unless it's played with an oval ball.

 

 

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I'm Pete , I'm a research chemist at UCT. I'm English , but have lived in SA for 23 years. I play bridge , chess , snooker and pool regularly....and the odd game of cricket too! In my youth I was active in local cricket and organised interdepartmental cricket at a number of institutions where I worked.

As much as I liked playing , watching test matches was always my favourite pastime. I practically never missed a test at Old Trafford from the mid 60's until I left in 1982. Since arriving in SA I've watched some rivetting cricket at all SA'a test venues. Personal favourite is Centurion Park , with Newlands a close 2nd. England are still closest to my heart , but I support SA against all other test playing nations. Locally I loved Allan Donald Fanie De Villiers and Graeme Pollock and watched them regularly.Watching Rhodes field was a real thrill too - he really set my pulses racing!   Current favs are Gibbs , Pollock , Kallis ,AB De Villiers and Steyn (one to watch!).

Fact is , I watch test cricket wherever it's being played (cept when Zim and Bangladesh are involved) and can happily sit through an entire 5 day match without missing a ball.

The Ashes this summer was without doubt the most exhilerating cricket I've watched in over 40 years of spectating - test cricket has never been better than it is today.

As a sports lover I also love rugby , soccer , motor cycling , Formula 1 ,golf and the Olympics.

Biggest turn offs are tennis (cept Wimbledon) , squash (soooooooooooooo dull on TV!!) swimming (yawn) horse racing , basketball (groan) , baseball (simply awful!) road running (zzzzzzzzz) and beach volleyball!

I enjoy a pint too - especially at the cricket!!

Hey there, my name is Adrian. I am a South African who spent his formative years in England (age 3-17), and his final couple of high school, and first couple of university years in Stellenbosch.

I moved to Perth about 4 months ago, and I am reading Philosophy, Political Science and Economics at the University of Western Australia. I am 21 years old.

I gave my soul to cricket at the age of 11, and have never looked back! I bowled off-spin, and batted up the order to a relatively high level as a youngster, but unfortunately, as I got older there wasn't enough time to spend a whole Saturday and Sunday playing cricket!

I love reading, and enjoy many sports, however Rugby Union, and Squash take a fleeting second behind cricket. I was bitten by the gym bug recently, and spend an hour a day working out (bit sad, I know!). I am also interested in politics, and current affairs, and enjoy debating and philosophising deep into the night, solving the problems of the world, and humankind. My favourite team is South Africa, although I will agree with others here; the game of cricket is far greater than any team, and therefore I support good cricket first and fore most. I love the skill with which India plays, and admire the power of Australia.

I dream of spending a couple of years watching cricket all over the world. Eden Gardens in India is definately something I must experience, and hopefully very soon!


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Nice one Para !! My wife's father spent practically his whole life in the British Army. My wife was born in Gibraltar and grew up in Singapore and Germany! She loved the life , hope you do too mate !

Oh , and keep up the cricket , it one thing we still beat the Germans at !!

Hi my name is Heinrich, I'm 27 and from Pretoria South - Africa. But I have a german name. I am a die hard cricket follower and thought this years ashes series was probably the best ever. I also still play cricket at club level and also now and again enjoy a game of action cricket.

I am a big Titans and Proteas supporter and also Bulls and Boks(Rugby).

I am a accountant and is currently a partner in a firm.

Hope we can have some interesting discussions over the next few weeks.

 

Hi Sledger

Are you living in Pretoria? My dad was also friends with Anton!

 

Is there any bugger you dont know Pete?
Welcome to Heinrich

Originally posted by One Hammer Is there any bugger you dont know Pete?

      Cheeky sod !! You ready for Monday mate - I've got Sri Lanka , my boys are so , so up for it!!

Hi my name is Stephen. I am 16 years of age and I love anyform of
cricket, whether it be playing or watching. Like superbokkie, I have been
displaced from my homeland of South Africa. My favourite player is
Jacques Kallis, but I also like Adam Gilcrest, Graeme Smith, Shivnarine
Chanderpaul, Michael Clarke, and Makhaya Ntini. As you can tell, I mainly
admire batsmen, as I believe it takes far more skill to stay in and get 100
than get a five wicket bag. You only need to bowl a good ball that gets
them out five times, whereas in batting, every single ball you have to
keep the bowler from getting you. I still thing it takes a lot to be a great
bowler like Warne, but batting certainly is the hardest.

my name is Ahson, and i am Saad's friend. i moved to canada 5 years ago from pakistan and didn't play or watch cricket until this march (5 years of absolutely no cricket).
now i play cricket, , am a member on a cricket forum (this one).
I support the Ausies and pakistani team cos they are my favourite.

Anyways hey everyone i hope i can really get into the discussions!

Originally posted by the bird My other love is cooking, have done chefs course and worked in pubs & restaurants for 16 years. I run the kitchen part of the business.

He's some cook fellas , but his nachos are so hot that I got gout the next day!!!

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Originally posted by paralad Pete where did you live when you were in britain?

I'm from a tiny place called Marbury in Cheshire. It's nearest town is Northwich , Marbury is now a country park , no-one lives there anymore. It's a beautiful part of England , if you get a chance , go take a look !

 

i am muslim, 14. and saad's friend. i like cricket. and want to learn more. for learning is an experience of life. i also want to  learn more about cricket as my friend knows. sincei have practically known him for 3 1/2 years. new to this forum and am learning alot.

ALSO LOVE WATCHIN CRICKET!!!! n i am alwayzz rootin for ma home country team.. PAKISTAN!