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A couple of key new recruits are expected to add power to the batting and bowling at Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club this season.
New Zealander Max O’Dowd, a right-handed batter who plays with the Netherlands international team, and was also in the Auckland Aces, joins the club as batting coach.
The other new face is 21-year-old Englishman Brodie Glendinning – a talented young bowling all-rounder and England Young Lions U19 squad member.
He will play with the Coast’s premier men’s side.
Hibiscus Coast Cricket manager Gair McSkimming says Brodie is coming for his first overseas experience and will be hosted by a local Ōrewa family.
The club has also retained the services of Director of Cricket and all-rounder Ramesh Lakmal – this will be his sixth season with Hibiscus Coast.
This season the club expects to have 11-12 mens’ teams, ranging from premier and premier reserve down to presidents’ grade. There will also be Sunday social 20-20 teams and a new Wednesday night twilight cricket competition for teams of eight – Gair says it’s an opportunity for anyone to grab a few mates and get into twilight cricket this summer.
Juniors will have teams in all grades, as well as Friday night Superstar sessions for 5-9 year olds at Victor Eaves Reserve in Ōrewa.
Premier cricket starts on October 22, and all other grades start the following week.
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