TAYLOR VERSUS MASSIE - BRADMAN OVAL, BOWRAL 8/2/26.
There was a good response to the request for an indication of availability for this match. There are now 22 players available so this annual match will go ahead.
The following teams have been selected:
Johnny Taylor (Yellow); Tony Adnum, Wayne Christie, Paul Cullen, John Granata, Rob Harding, Sam Issa,
Michael Kench, Steve Long, Paul Moujalli, Arv Naidu, Randel Pearce.
Hugh Massie (Green); Steve Allan, Michael Cassano, Peter Done, Rob Drummond, Ben Fahim, Terry hagan, Scott Marshall, Ray Price, Gregg Ritchie, Ian Ross, Brian Walker.
Full details of the days proceedings will be advised in due course but expect a repeat of the great event it has been in the past.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY​
​8/2/26 Intra Club match at Bradman Oval, Bowral.
11/2/26 Match versus Hunter Lord's Taverners at Toronto
18/2/26 Match versus Port Jackson CC at Kensington.
MATCH VERSUS HUNTER LORD'S TAVERNERS 11/2/26.
This match will be played at Toronto.
Please advise John Granata of your availability OR not as soon as possible.
As at 14/1/26 John still requires one more payer. So, if you have not responded and can play please advise John immediately.
MILESTONES
The following milestones were achieved at the match against Central Coast Cyclones on Wednesday 7th January, 2026.
John Granata played his 150th match.​
Rob Drummond passed 1,800 runs (1,809).
Ian Ross took his 30th wicket.
MEMORY LANE - CBC VERSUS GENTLEMEN OF NOWRA ELEVEN 5/11/17.
This match was played at Woodbury Reserve, Glossodia.
CBC XI; Peter Branch, Matt Brennan, Paul Brett, David Cooper, David Flaks, Michael Godfrey, John Granata, Nick Mountford, Randel Pearce, Ian Ross, Brian Walker.
CBC won the toss and elected to bat.
CBC scored 7/196 from 40.0 overs.
Ian Ross 38 ret'd, Michel Godfrey 35 ret'd, Nick Mountford 35 ret'd, David Cooper 34, David Flaks 19.
G.O.N.E. replied with 5/180 from 40.0 overs.
David Cooper 2/15, John Granata 1/14, Paul Brett 1/25. 1 run out.
AVERAGES 2024/25
The winner of the Ray Single Memorial Trophy (batting average) was Darryl Semmler. Darryl was dismissed only once in his seven innings and amassed exactly 100 runs. Terry Hagan was close behind. He had the minimum four innings and totalled 98 runs. He was dismissed only once also.
David Flaks won the Services Memorial Trophy (bowling average) with a single figure average of 9.17. David took 6 wickets for 55 from his 21.4 overs. Runner-up was Tony Adnum with an average of 16.00. Tony bowled 26 overs and took 7 for 112. Full details are on the Averages page.
The trophies will be presented at Bradman Oval, Bowral on 8th February, 2026.
QUIZ QUESTION ANSWER
Michael Kasprowicz and Darren Lehmann. Michael Kasprowicz was born on 10th February 1972 in South Brisbane, Qld. His Test debut was Australia v West Indies at Brisbane, 1996-1997. Darren Lehmann was born on 5th February 1970, in Gawler SA. Darren's Test debut was Australia v India at Bangalore, 1997-98. Darren Lehmann won the State Player of the Year award at the 2000, 2001, and 2002 Allan Borders Medals.
PIC OF THE WEEK
Ian Ross (l) Man Of The Match against Central Coast Cyclones at Rogers Park, Woy Woy on Wednesday 7th January, 2026.Click on image to enlarge
QUIZ QUESTION
Which two Aussie Cricketers have Scott as their middle name?
ANSWER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Terry Doust
Wayne Mason
Graham Montgomery
Arv Naidu
Tony Paterson
Tony Adnum
David McClelland
David Lewis
4th January
5th January
7th January
7th January
7th January
11th January
17th January
23rd January
CBC OFFICERS CLUB
The aim of the Club is to facilitate the camaraderie which has distinguished Officers of the CBC Bank from others in the industry, and to enable them to share their experiences.
The Club meets quarterly on the first Monday in March, June, September, and December. The meetings are in the form of a luncheon and are now being held at The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel located at 169-171 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
For further details, go to; cbcbank.com.au
TOUR MATCHES
16/1/26 ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2026, Match 5, Australia U19 Men versus Ireland U19 Men at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek.
Australia U19s won the toss and elected to bowl.
Ireland U19s innings 7/235 (50.0).
Australia U19s innings 2/237 (39.4).
Australia U19s won by 8 wickets.
4/1/26 Australia versus England 5th Test at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
England won the toss and elected to bat.
England 1st innings 384 (97.3).
Australia 1st innings 567 (133.5).
England 2nd innings 342 (88.2).
Australia 2nd innings 5/161 (31.2).
Australia won by 5 wickets.
Australia retained "The Ashes" 4-1.
26/12/25 Australia versus England 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.
England won the toss and elected to bowl.
Australia 1st innings 152 (45.2).
England 1st innings 110 (29.5).
Australia 2nd innings 132 (34.3).
England 2nd innings 6/178 (32.2).
England won by 4 wickets
Australia leads 5 match series 3-1 and has retained "The Ashes".
​Next Matches:
20/1/26 ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2026, Match 16, Australia U19 Men versus Japan U19 Men at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek at 6.30pm AEDT.
23/1/26 ICC U19 Men's World Cup 2026, Match 23, Australia U19 Men versus Sri Lanka U19 Men at Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek at 6.30pm AEDT.
30/1/26 Australia versus Pakistan 1st Twenty/20 International at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 12.00am AEDT.
