Sillars' prolific season recognised

King’s High School batsman Ethan Booth hovers between shots during the regional final of the national secondary school tournament at Logan Park yesterday. Southland Boy’s High School wicketkeeper Benji Coulhane watches the ball intently. King’s posted 229
King’s High School batsman Ethan Booth hovers between shots during the regional final of the national secondary school tournament at Logan Park yesterday. Southland Boy’s High School wicketkeeper Benji Coulhane watches the ball intently. King’s posted 229. Southland Boy’s High School was then left chasing a revised total of 187 from 32 overs in the rain-affected game, but was all out for 96. King’s has secured a berth in the national final of the First XI Cup with the win. Photo: Peter McIntosh
Carisbrook-Dunedin all-rounder Richard Sillars nabbed the major prize at the Dunedin Cricket Association awards last night.

Sillars was named player of the year in recognition of a stellar season with both bat and ball.

Sillars blasted one century and four 50s on his way to a season haul of 552 runs at a decent average of 25.09.

But he was more consistent with the ball, taking 47 wickets at an average of 17.08.

Carisbrook-Dunedin grabbed a second major award when top-order batsman Camden Hawkins was named club batsman of the year.

He was well ahead of his nearest rival with 776 runs at an average of 55.40. On Dunedin wickets, averaging more than 50 is a wonderful achievement and a testament to his skill.

He might be a player destined for higher honours - time will tell.

However, while Carisbrook-Dunedin had some good individual efforts, the team struggled. It finished last in three of the five tournaments.

The club bowler of the year went to perennial achiever Dion Lobb. The Green Island veteran medium-pacer claimed his 800th senior wicket for the Swamp Rats this season.

The 37-year-old continues to be as potent as ever, taking 50 wickets this season at an average of 14.

Albion and Otago all-rounder Shaun Hicks claimed the award for the fastest senior 100 - a 48-ball effort - while Kannan Jagannathan was named umpire of the year.

Green Island coach Alun Kennedy was presented the services to cricket award.

Kennedy was recognised for his efforts as a senior coach, manager, selector and his contribution to fundraising. He has been crucial in keeping the link between the senior and junior sections of the club.

Taieri president Andrew Sutton won the outstanding contribution to cricket award for a second consecutive year.

He won the award last season for leading the resurgence of cricket at Taieri College. This season he become president of the Taieri senior club and shown strong leadership.

 

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