Chris (Centre) with brother, John (left) and nephew Cam (right)
As the spotlight sweeps across the Ambush this week it comes to rest on a Tiger who, until the 2012 season, was an ever-present in the side since 2007.
Last season, our skipper Chris Grain was bowled over by an Italian maiden and played in just two of the six fixtures. Come on you single Tigers. Given the choice of sweating it out in the field with a bunch of blokes or enjoying the company of a beautiful Italian girl, you'd go for the latter too wouldn't you? Of course you would.
On his way to an aggressive 30 against London Badgers
So how did Chris fare in the two matches he played in? Pretty well actually.
It's no secret that Chris is one of our most technically gifted batsman. And he showcased his talent against Witney Rugby Club as, single-handed, he tried to save our collapsing innings with a stoic 26 before being run out going for a risky one.
Against London Badgers, he played another captain's innings as he plundered six fours on his way to a spectacular 30 before being trapped LBW by badgers' Ewels.
Chris nudges one away as Badgers' keeper Hubbard looks on
And that was Chris' 2012 season. He didn't bowl, take any catches and no run outs were recorded against his name. He's a really decent fielder so it wouldn't have been for a lack of trying.
Still, an average of 28 exactly isn't a bad tally for his season. We hope we'll see a lot more of Chris of Chris in the 2013 season. Not just because of his superb batting and fielding but because he's a top bloke.
Tiger, we salute you!
Chris' 2012 record
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