Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Who Is Imran?


He's the new 2xi skipper and his team are top of the league. He shares a name with his cricketing hero, but what else should you know about Imran Rashid? Find out here with Wickman's handy guide to Immers...

Name: Imran Rashid
Wicknames: Immy, Immers

1. When did you join the Wick and why? Joined Wick in 2009 found people at Wick very friendly and cooperative especially when someone came from a different country. Never felt that i’m playing away from my home. Just putting playing conditions aside as they are completely different from Pakistan
2. Best knock for the Wick? There are some big scores but I reckon 69 against Oxted and Limpsfield CC when all the big guns failed and I was relatively new in the team. Was judged LBW by Nicholls. Can’t forget. Quite right Immy - you've joined a long list
3. Best bowling? 3 for 3 in 7 overs when we were only defending 122 runs on a good batting strip against Guildford City CC. And won the game!
4. A catch you remember... It was in close at gully, Joe Ewen [who he? Ed] was bowling and he has serious pace. It was slashed hard, I dived to my left and took it inches from the ground
5. What do you do in the Winter? Count days until the summer so I can start playing cricket again...
6. Who's your favourite cricketer? Tell us why... Imran Khan. He is the Legend
7. Who do you admire at the Wick? Why? Bob Sissen. Very kind, generous and compassionate. Is this THE Bob Sissen?
8. Best International cricket moment? Australia vs South Africa ODI when South Africa chased down 435 runs and made a world record. 
9. Favourite DBW tea element? Egg Mayo
10. Wick buddy? Paul Hibberd [who he? Ed]
11. Favourite oppo and why? Kempton CC
12. What one thing do you still want to achieve in cricket? My dream is to play at Lords and the Sydney Cricket Ground
13. Film + Book + Music? Favorite film “Hugo” Musical band “Strings”
14. Favourite Wick moment? When Announced 2xi Captain for 2012 season
15. Favourite crisps? McCoys Flame Grilled Steak

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

That catch at gooley was insane.
MattyD