Cricket awards highlight top skills

Harvey Benger Cricket Club held its 2019/20 senior presentation night on September 26 after the event was postponed in March due to COVID-19 restrictions.

It was a good opportunity for players, supporters and family members to view the new Harvey Community and Sporting Facility.

A highlight for the night was the presentation of medallions to the 4th grade team who were awarded the 2019/20 premiership after the sudden conclusion of the season.

Award winners included:

Bowling aggregate: 2nd grade: Matthew Chave (26 wickets), 4th grade: Dave Cooper (24 wickets)

Bowling aggregate: 2nd grade: Matthew Chave (13.73) 4th grade: Tyson Italiano (10.38)

Batting aggregate: 2nd grade: Haydn Jones (610 runs) 4th grade: Darren Bozanich (419 runs)

Batting average: 2nd grade: Haydn Jones (40.67) 4th grade: Darren Bozanich (69.83)

Captains award: 2nd grade: Alex Verrall 4th grade: Scott Franklin & Dave Cooper

Cricket of the year: 2nd grade: Matthew Chave, 4th grade Darren Bozanich, under 21: Zak Italiano

Senior cricket season starts on October 31 with training on Tuesdays and Thursdays (5pm-6.30pm).

New and old players are welcome with FIFO/shift work memberships available.

There are also different formats available to juniors from five-year-olds interested in cricket.

Email harveybenger@gmail.com or visit playcricket.com.au for more information.