LIAM
BATES
Right Hand Bat
A hugely
talented player, Liam has yet to turn his undoubted ability into consistent run
scoring. When he does however, the record books could be rewritten. With strokes
all round the wicket and an excellent eye, Liam's timing is the envy of others.
Part of the 2007 championship winning side, Bates could not regain his place in
after a holiday (his girlfriend said he had to go) but his irrepressible form in
the 2nd team meant his absence was short lived. An assured 30 in the final game
when the pressure was on and a 50 against Weekley meant he ended the season more
confidently that he had begun. Able to bat anywhere in the top 6, his correct
technique should mean he will end up as an opener. Liam is very strong off his
legs, sweeps well and fields exceptionally.
Presently a University student studying Sports Science, Liam is a qualified Gym
instructor, is a fan of Motor sports and animated movies, once missing a game to
catch the latest instalment of the Shrek trilogy.
MJ
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Full Name |
Liam Bates |
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Date of Birth |
14/08/1987 |
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Where |
Kettering |
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WCC debut year |
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Club number (if applicable) |
147 |
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Role in Team |
top order batsman |
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Runs: First Eleven |
1248 |
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Runs: Second Eleven |
602 |
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Wickets: First Eleven |
N/A |
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Wickets: Second Eleven |
N/A |
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Most runs in a season |
602 |
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Most wickets in a season |
N/A |
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Highest score |
125 not out VS Horton House |
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Best bowling |
N/A |
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First Eleven catches |
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First Eleven wicket keeper dismissals |
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WCC Centuries |
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Club awards |
Captains player, Young player of the year |
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Any records |
Highest individual Second XI score |
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School |
Sir Christopher Hatton |
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Occupation |
Student |
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Previous club/s |
None |
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Representative sides |
Northamptonshire CC U9-U17 |
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Most memorable cricket moment/match and why |
The match winning shot that |
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won us the league/gaining promotion 2007 season |
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Worst/ embarrassing cricket moment |
Golden duck 2006 season |
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Hobbies/interests |
Going to the gym, watching live |
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music, horse racing, socialising in the pub |
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If the Club won the lottery we should |
Floodlights, boundary edge jacuzi, free Bar |
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Favourite ground |
Wollaston CC |
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Least favourite ground |
Rothwell CC |
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Warne or Murali |
Warne |
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Modern cricketer admired |
Ricky Ponting |
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Cricketing childhood hero |
Mike Atherton |
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Other childhood hero |
Gary McAllister |
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Music |
Rock / Indie / Alternative |
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TV |
Any Sky Sports channel! |
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WCC player I would share a desert Island with |
Chris Perry |
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And why |
Never a dull moment! |
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Newspaper |
The sun |
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Other sports followed/played |
Football, Golf, Rugby, Boxing, Horse racing |
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Other sports people admired |
Tony McCoy |
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In one word Wollaston people are…. |
eccentric |
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Likes |
Competitive sport |
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Dislikes |
Reality TV |
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Favourite food |
Curry |
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Favourite drink |
Bottle of cold Miller |
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Favourite country/place visited |
Barbados |
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I would like to meet |
Pete Doherty |
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I wish I could…….. |
Play guitar |
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I would like to visit |
Australia |
