Story The Cricketer 2009 (ABC)
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Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
Sorry for not posting mine, I was away for a week (check leaving/back thread). I should've told you. Sorry mate 
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Dr. Pepper
Chairman of Selectors
Why should I win?
I am the best candidate here, simple as that. You may think I'm being incredibly cocky and arrogant but it's not cocky and arrogant when you're good. I can't be a push over here and I have to show you that I am the best cricketer here. Not only do I have the raw ability, I have the cricketing brain and the hard work and dedication to co-incide with it. I've been given the chance here to prove myself, and I will do and I will be playing international cricket very soon. My name will be up there with the other great spinners such as Murali, Warne and Kumble. Not only can I spin the ball a mile, I can bat a fair bit too. When necessary I can rise to the occasion and win the game. I'm a match-winner, a leader, someone who can deliver when needed. I am the best apprentice. Also, Matt is gay =D.
Role Model
My role model is Anil Kumble. He was one of the best spinners of all time. He varied the ball fantastically and used bounce incredibly well. He was a very hard worker and always gave 100%. He was a real gentleman as well. Someone who would just put his head down and get to work. I want to be like him, his hard work, dedication and actual variation when bowling is something every new bowler should follow. I think that his character was gentlemanly and is something that everyone should follow no matter how experienced. Some may argue that he was quite dull and I won't deny that. That's something I don't want to be like. I like to cause a fuss on the pitch, leave my mark, make my impact. Other than that I want to follow Anil Kumble's path.
just_cricket
Associate Captain
Is this going to continue?
shefellover93
Club Cricketer
I'm sorry it's so late. But better late then never
My favourite Cricketer
My favourite cricketer is Irish captain and Australian native Trent Johnson. Wollongong born, Johnson spent his early cricketing years playing for North Sydney and later in the Baggie Blue of New South Wales before intertwining with an Irish girl Vanessa. After years spent in a Sydney apartment the couple took a major risk when deciding to return to her homeland after just giving birth to their first daughter Claudia. With Trent carving himself a career on the pitch, Vanessa was also working and with stable employment it was a major risk to them both. But after Trent joined the now extinct Carlisle club on Dublin’s north side his talent was for all to see against ordinary club amateurs. Trent was a major component in the team and was soon made captain. But after the club shut its doors Trent was once again cricket starved in a country that resented its traditions and saw it as a symbol of all things British, not a good thing in a country that spent over 200 years at the hands Commonwealth oppression and mistreatment.
But with both partners working steady jobs. Trent working in a farm machinery retailer and Vanessa still in employment the couple were happy in a country of welcome. Trent joined Leinster CC the following year and once again shone out as one of the best all-rounders in the country. At this stage the years were racking up and soon Trent gained Irish nationality. With no hesitation he was brought into the Irish setup and participated in Ireland’s memorable win against the West Indies 3 years later. Then after a second placed finish in the first ICC Trophy to be staged in Ireland, the Emerald Isle were packing to go to their first world cup.
In Jamacia he slammed the winning runs against Pakistan on St. Patrick’s Day 2007 to hand Ireland a mind boggling victory against all odds and displayed talent both with bat and ball to steer Ireland to a Super Eights victory against Bangladesh. Johnson’s leadership and captaincy ability was second to none and proved invaluable in a memorable campaign.
For his ability to take risks and triumph over adversity, two aspects that a cricket player needs, makes Trent Johnson my cricketing role model
My favourite Cricketer
My favourite cricketer is Irish captain and Australian native Trent Johnson. Wollongong born, Johnson spent his early cricketing years playing for North Sydney and later in the Baggie Blue of New South Wales before intertwining with an Irish girl Vanessa. After years spent in a Sydney apartment the couple took a major risk when deciding to return to her homeland after just giving birth to their first daughter Claudia. With Trent carving himself a career on the pitch, Vanessa was also working and with stable employment it was a major risk to them both. But after Trent joined the now extinct Carlisle club on Dublin’s north side his talent was for all to see against ordinary club amateurs. Trent was a major component in the team and was soon made captain. But after the club shut its doors Trent was once again cricket starved in a country that resented its traditions and saw it as a symbol of all things British, not a good thing in a country that spent over 200 years at the hands Commonwealth oppression and mistreatment.
But with both partners working steady jobs. Trent working in a farm machinery retailer and Vanessa still in employment the couple were happy in a country of welcome. Trent joined Leinster CC the following year and once again shone out as one of the best all-rounders in the country. At this stage the years were racking up and soon Trent gained Irish nationality. With no hesitation he was brought into the Irish setup and participated in Ireland’s memorable win against the West Indies 3 years later. Then after a second placed finish in the first ICC Trophy to be staged in Ireland, the Emerald Isle were packing to go to their first world cup.
In Jamacia he slammed the winning runs against Pakistan on St. Patrick’s Day 2007 to hand Ireland a mind boggling victory against all odds and displayed talent both with bat and ball to steer Ireland to a Super Eights victory against Bangladesh. Johnson’s leadership and captaincy ability was second to none and proved invaluable in a memorable campaign.
For his ability to take risks and triumph over adversity, two aspects that a cricket player needs, makes Trent Johnson my cricketing role model
