Kellepotha’s record-breaking season By Nick Creely Source:-dandenong Record-breaking Alan Wookey Medal winner Ruwantha Kellepotha arrived at Berwick in 2019/20 with a quest for premierships and to play in a really strong team. The 29-year-old ex-Sri Lankan first class all-rounder was already one of the DDCA’s biggest stars prior to making the move across from St Mary’s, but his game has gone to another level at Arch Brown Reserve. A memorable premiership in his first season, combined with brilliant individual results suggest it’s been the right move. He’s added a different dynamic to a Berwick side that already has a glittering of stars. It’s safe to say he’s turning heads with his excellent leg spin – which has bamboozled batsmen – and game-breaking batting through the middle-order, often coming in with his side in trouble and steering them home. On Sunday 7 March, Kellepotha snared the prestigious Alan Wookey Medal as ...
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Master blaster fires for Buckley By Nick Creely Source:-dandenong Buckley Ridges champion Daniel ‘DJ’ Watson sent a reminder of his sheer power and class with a dominant century against HSD to guide the Bucks to a barnstorming win on Saturday. DJ – who has produced many performances of his glittering career at Park Oval that have turned heads and sent others ducking for cover – belted an unbeaten 138 from 124 balls against the Cobras in his first Turf 1 century since 2017/18. After being sent in to bat, Watson and new recruit Ian Cockbain (14) – the Gloucestershire batsman making his debut for the club – were fluent early on notching up 33 for the first wicket before the home side broke through to remove the dangerous top-order star. Despite falling to 3/97, Watson blew the home side away with a whirlwind century on a big ground, combining power with clever shot ...
Adihetty looking to impress – By Nick Creely Exciting DDCA and Victorian Premier Cricket product Ash Adihetty is looking to impress this season. Source:Dandenong Star Community Exciting Casey-South Melbourne spinner Ashvin Adihetty’s journey through the ranks of Premier Cricket has been about steady improvement and a burning desire to continue taking the next step. It’s why, when the 2020/21 season does eventually kick off, the talented youngster from Dandenong District club, Berwick Springs will be hoping he can make a statement. Fresh off being named in the Victorian Under-19 Male Emerging Performance squad, after excellent improvement at club level last season but stunning performances in the Youth Premier League, Adihetty said he was honoured to be part of the squad which recognises some of the most exciting talent in the state. “I was pretty happy to be in the squad,” he said. ...
Bucks secure some big names – by Nick Creely DDCA champion Michael Davies, one of the three big name recruits for Buckley Ridges. 188526 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Source:Dandenong Star Community DDCA powerhouse Buckley Ridges has moved to secure two more prized names as it searches for a second Turf 1 premiership in three years this coming season – signing two stars to add to an already glittering list. Ex-Sri Lankan international quick Chanaka Welegedera will call Park Oval home after signing for the Bucks late last week, crossing over from Strathmore in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association, where he has enjoyed a stunning three years – including a premiership in 2018/19. ...
Aug 5, 2020
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