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== Twenty20 2008 Final == |
== Twenty20 2008 Final == |
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[[The Victoria Bushrangers]] impressive progress in the 2007-08 Domestic Season was helped by Crosthwaite's batting contribution. He made an unbeaten 31 in Victoria's opening game with Queensland, and helped take a handful of important wickets, including several run outs. Perhaps Crosthwaite's most notable contribution was in the final, where he took a brilliant 'catch' off the first ball of West Australia's innings. Crosthwaite's quick thinking, and his teammates hysterical appeal led to [[Luke Ronchi]] walking from the field. Crosthwaite was incessantly booed for the remainder of the game, after television replays appeared to show that he gathered the ball after it had bounced. However Crosthwaite and his team hung on to secure their third title in as many attempts. After the match Crosthwaite and his teammates defended the catch, saying that the replays cannot be trusted as they are inconclusive. |
[[The Victoria Bushrangers]] impressive progress in the 2007-08 Domestic Season was helped by Crosthwaite's batting contribution. He made an unbeaten 31 in Victoria's opening game with Queensland, and helped take a handful of important wickets, including several run outs. Perhaps Crosthwaite's most notable contribution was in the final, where he took a brilliant 'catch' off the first ball of West Australia's innings. Crosthwaite's quick thinking, and his teammates hysterical appeal led to [[Luke Ronchi]] walking from the field. Crosthwaite was incessantly booed for the remainder of the game, after television replays appeared to show that he gathered the ball after it had bounced. However Crosthwaite and his team hung on to secure their third title in as many attempts. After the match Crosthwaite and his teammates defended the catch, saying that the replays cannot be trusted as they are inconclusive. Ironically this particular replay was conclusive - he didn't catch the ball. |
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Revision as of 02:16, 16 January 2008
Adam John Crosthwaite (b. 22 September, 1984) in Melbourne, Victoria is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Victoria Bushrangers. He is a wicketkeeper and aggressive right handed batsman who played a part in Australia's Under-19 World Cup win in 2002
Coming into the Victorian side, Crosthwaite had big shoes to fill as Darren Berry's replacement. He had previously made his Victoria debut in 2002-03 when Berry was suspended for missing a training session.
In 2004-05 his batting talents where shown with 54 from 38 balls in a one-day win over Queensland. In the first class arena he was dropped for Nathan Pilon in the closing stages of the season. In eight games he took 31 catches and four stumpings.
Crosthwaite is spending the 2007 season as professional for Watsonian Cricket Club in Edinburgh, Scotland in the SNCL Division One.
Twenty20 2008 Final
The Victoria Bushrangers impressive progress in the 2007-08 Domestic Season was helped by Crosthwaite's batting contribution. He made an unbeaten 31 in Victoria's opening game with Queensland, and helped take a handful of important wickets, including several run outs. Perhaps Crosthwaite's most notable contribution was in the final, where he took a brilliant 'catch' off the first ball of West Australia's innings. Crosthwaite's quick thinking, and his teammates hysterical appeal led to Luke Ronchi walking from the field. Crosthwaite was incessantly booed for the remainder of the game, after television replays appeared to show that he gathered the ball after it had bounced. However Crosthwaite and his team hung on to secure their third title in as many attempts. After the match Crosthwaite and his teammates defended the catch, saying that the replays cannot be trusted as they are inconclusive. Ironically this particular replay was conclusive - he didn't catch the ball.