Siam Cricket Club

Sorry to be incommunicado for such a long time but we've had rumblings of revolutions, coups, counter coups, peace talks, peace accords, stand offs, meetings, negotiations and all manner of other shenanigans this season. Not Thai politics or Gaza Strip conundrums. Oh no, much more serious than that! All this pertains to Cricket in the Kingdom!

These interesting negotiations have resulted in a substantial delay to the 2007/08 season but I'm pleased to say that we're finally off and running and awaiting the draw and details.

I'd like to take this time to publically thank Vaughan McClear and Mahesh Malani for their untiring efforts at getting cricket operating with an unwavering focus on everybody enjoying a fair and just cricket environment in Bangkok. Much appreciated from the Parrots fellas

We embark on our 4th shot at the Bangkok Premier league title and have a few pleasant jaunts up our sleeve to keep the flock in cricket and ensure the Galah of the year award is well represented again this year.

We're off to Chiang Mai this weekend of the 15th Decmber to get things started and to sample a bit of cool weather cricket that has the kiwis and poms a bit excited. We also hope to relocate our keenly fought Town and Country Trophy from it's current peaceful rural setting to the bright lights and glam of the City of Angels. If anybody is free (despite the incredibly short notice, for which I have no doubt that a vodka will be coming my way) for a refreshing weekend in the North please let me know and we'll arrange a game of cricket or golf or anything that you fancy (within reason Foxy!). We'd love to have you join us.

Burma (or Myanmar, just like Sledges female companions, I always seem to use the wrong nom de plume) beckons and Stu, our Kiwi contact in Yangon, is dead keen for us to restore some normalcy and give the locals something to look forward to with another Parrots trip. I'll keep you posted on these developments and any safety issues, but this could be a good chance for the Club to make a tangible contribution to improving the plight of these wonderful people in the form of donations or assistance. Any suggestions from you would be greatly appreciated.

The Phuket lads stumbled into Neil's bar the other day, so consider that another contact made and it'd only be polite for us to pop down there sometime soon.

We've also got the feelers out for trips to Cambodia, Jakarta, Vietnam and Penang so the prospects look good again from the perch.

Other proposed fixtures include games against the Thaigers Aussie rules team and the Bangers Golden Oldies Rugby Club in a possible three way 20/20 day with the Southerners

Many many thanks to all of last years committee members and special mention to Paul Clarke who was simply outsatnding as Assistant treasurer and Membership secretary.

By the way, the official figures for our game day 'mini bar" takings throughout the season were simply phenomenal and this is an area where the club can be very proud indeed! Well done people!

We are currently printing our new cards for this season thanks to Jake and Regal Guesthouse Jomtien and I'll let you know when you can change to this years' memberships.

While the old fellas have been embroiled in cricket debate, I'm pleased to report that the young fellas have been getting games and cricket experiences.

The Prez organised for the Parrots to take two young fellas from Chiang Mai to Penang for the Penang sixes tornament. Joseph, Strunky and Sledge and Pen accompanied the boys on the weekend trip which they enjoyed immensely. The Prez reported that the whole experience was a total success and our two young jetsetters have returned to their villages with tales of abroad (as opposed to Sledge who returned to Jakarta with tales of broads!).

Thanks to all Members, your membership subs paid for this cricket experience - certainly something we would like to repeat as often as possible.

Well folks like I said earlier, a very odd start to the season over here and with our practise facillities out of order until January it looks like a possible start in the New Year for all things Parrot and Cricket seems to have finally arrived. Luckily we thrive in disorganised conditions so place a lazy fiver on us this season and we'll see if we can't give you a bit of a surprise.

Question: What happens if the batsmen walks up the pitch before you bowl and you bowl it over their head is it a no-ball?

When a batsman moves it does make it a bit harder for the umpires as they still have to work out where the ball would have gone through and also make a call as to whether what has happened is fair. Generally the call will favour the batsman. However, a full toss over his head would have to be a no ball and a bouncer would be called too (either a wide or no ball depending on the type of playing conditions in use and the repetition).



	View from the Perch
	Issue Nine - 24th Feb 2008 Greetings and Salutations fellow Parrots! Long long time no hear eh? Sorry to be incommunicado for such a long time but we've had rumblings of revolutions, coups, counter coups, peace talks, peace accords, stand offs, meetings, negotiations and all manner of other shenanigans this season. Not Thai politics or Gaza Strip conundrums. Oh no, much more serious than that! All this pertains to Cricket in the Kingdom! It seems that the dust has finally settled. The Parrots have been all a flutter with our comrades and friends involved in Thailand cricket. In a nutshell, the majority of clubs and teams over here have politely asked for better representation from our administering body. It's a reasonable request. We have many fine cricket lovers (of which the Parrots boast scores) who work hard to see cricket develop and succeed, from our own league right through to the juniors and newcomers to cricket. We simply deserve and have earned the right to be involved in assisting the nurturing and caretaking of the game over here and for about three months now we have been requesting that Thailand cricket takes a more holistic approach utilising the energy of the people that have Thailand cricket at heart. Check out this very accurate editorial from Martin Williamson, at www.cricinfo.com http://content-eap.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/321804.html These interesting negotiations have resulted in a substantial delay to the 2007/08 season but I'm pleased to say that we're finally off and running and awaiting the draw and details. I'd like to take this time to publically thank Vaughan McClear and Mahesh Malani for their untiring efforts at getting cricket operating with an unwavering focus on everybody enjoying a fair and just cricket environment in Bangkok. Much appreciated from the Parrots fellas We embark on our 4th shot at the Bangkok Premier league title and have a few pleasant jaunts up our sleeve to keep the flock in cricket and ensure the Galah of the year award is well represented again this year. We're off to Chiang Mai this weekend of the 15th Decmber to get things started and to sample a bit of cool weather cricket that has the kiwis and poms a bit excited. We also hope to relocate our keenly fought Town and Country Trophy from it's current peaceful rural setting to the bright lights and glam of the City of Angels. If anybody is free (despite the incredibly short notice, for which I have no doubt that a vodka will be coming my way) for a refreshing weekend in the North please let me know and we'll arrange a game of cricket or golf or anything that you fancy (within reason Foxy!). We'd love to have you join us. Burma (or Myanmar, just like Sledges female companions, I always seem to use the wrong nom de plume) beckons and Stu, our Kiwi contact in Yangon, is dead keen for us to restore some normalcy and give the locals something to look forward to with another Parrots trip. I'll keep you posted on these developments and any safety issues, but this could be a good chance for the Club to make a tangible contribution to improving the plight of these wonderful people in the form of donations or assistance. Any suggestions from you would be greatly appreciated. The Phuket lads stumbled into Neil's bar the other day, so consider that another contact made and it'd only be polite for us to pop down there sometime soon. We've also got the feelers out for trips to Cambodia, Jakarta, Vietnam and Penang so the prospects look good again from the perch. Other proposed fixtures include games against the Thaigers Aussie rules team and the Bangers Golden Oldies Rugby Club in a possible three way 20/20 day with the Southerners Committee 2007/08 We had a long and thorough AGM with the following appointments: President: Gary Chatfield Secretary/ Club Captain: Richard Bowater Treasurer : Neil Pawsey Tours Manager: Nick Chomonter Chiang Mai Representative; Dean Henderson General Committee: Mike Strunk : Mark Scully positions to be filled: Assistant Treasurer (two people is best for this job) and Membership Secretary. Many many thanks to all of last years committee members and special mention to Paul Clarke who was simply outsatnding as Assistant treasurer and Membership secretary. By the way, the official figures for our game day 'mini bar" takings throughout the season were simply phenomenal and this is an area where the club can be very proud indeed! Well done people! Sponsors We're delighted to have our wonderful sponsors back on board again this year including Green Parrot Sportsbar Global Turf Consulting Regal Guesthouse Jomtien Please bear these sponsors in mind if you ever require their services Membership We are currently printing our new cards for this season thanks to Jake and Regal Guesthouse Jomtien and I'll let you know when you can change to this years' memberships. Kids Cricket: While the old fellas have been embroiled in cricket debate, I'm pleased to report that the young fellas have been getting games and cricket experiences. The Prez organised for the Parrots to take two young fellas from Chiang Mai to Penang for the Penang sixes tornament. Joseph, Strunky and Sledge and Pen accompanied the boys on the weekend trip which they enjoyed immensely. The Prez reported that the whole experience was a total success and our two young jetsetters have returned to their villages with tales of abroad (as opposed to Sledge who returned to Jakarta with tales of broads!). Thanks to all Members, your membership subs paid for this cricket experience - certainly something we would like to repeat as often as possible. Junior Cricket development remains an important aspect to the Parrots and is where your 500 baht memberships go. Well folks like I said earlier, a very odd start to the season over here and with our practise facillities out of order until January it looks like a possible start in the New Year for all things Parrot and Cricket seems to have finally arrived. Luckily we thrive in disorganised conditions so place a lazy fiver on us this season and we'll see if we can't give you a bit of a surprise. Umpires Corner... Question: What happens if the batsmen walks up the pitch before you bowl and you bowl it over their head is it a no-ball? Cheers, Merry Christmas and we'll see you in 08! Kiwi ps Sledge copped a bit this time eh? Umpire's Corner answer:apparently When a batsman moves it does make it a bit harder for the umpires as they still have to work out where the ball would have gone through and also make a call as to whether what has happened is fair. Generally the call will favour the batsman. However, a full toss over his head would have to be a no ball and a bouncer would be called too (either a wide or no ball depending on the type of playing conditions in use and the repetition).