Strong cricket criticism

Press, 22 October 1980, Page 6

Strong cricket criticism

Strong criticism of cricket clubs which field players under incorrect names was voiced .at last evening’s meeting of the Canterbury Cricket Association’s management committee.

As a result, the Lancaster Park ninth grade A side Was severely reprimanded and lost the points from its match last week-end for playing a former second grade player under an assumed name. In the match. Park beat EastShirley. The convener of the competitions sub-committee (Mr N. G. Ockwell) pointed out this was the third successive year a team had infringed In this manner, and described it as ‘‘sheer stupidity.” ’•

He said the loss of points was a more effective deterrent than fining clubs. “It is a pity to see this sort of tiling happening and it shows a lack of consideration,” he said.

Mr Ockwell recommended that Park lose the five points from last Saturday’s match and also lose another five points. How-

ever. Mr R. Howard made an amendment, removing the additional five point penalty, and this was carried by a vote of 13-7. The three professional cricketers playing in Christchurch this summer will be eligible to play for Canterbury at all levels except Brabin -in the 1980-81 season. The three, Kevin James (Sydenham), Bob Cartel- and Duncan Wild (St Albansi. are all under 20. Thev will be eligible for consideration for the Canterbury /V and B teams, and the Rothmans under 23 team. In addition the players will be permitted to, play In the Brabin trials.; to help the selectors • gauge the ability of those in line for the team.

The venues for the Rothmans national tournament, to be held In Christchurch from November 30 to pecember 5, were also decided last evening. < ?

The management committee agreed that the first and third round games will be played on Hagley Oval and Christ’s College, with the second round matches all being played at Burnham. •