Our Robbie
After a long break, the time has come to pick up where I left off and continue paying tribute to the Tigers who joined the Ambush throughout the 2012 cricket season. And who better to start with than our very own star Tiger, Robbie Nicholson.
Robbie is a fantastic chap. As well as studying hard at university (we hope he's studying hard - he seems to have a great time as well, judging from his FB pictures!) he's a superb golfer, footballer and cricketer. And he's a SpecialEffect Ambassador. We love having him in the Ambush and we're proud he's taken our charity to his heart.
Robbie's appetite for cricket seems to be endless. He captains Combe 1st XI on Saturdays and was one of just two ever-presents in the Ambush through last season. Thanks Robbie.
So let's take a look at this extraordinary young Tigers' 2012 season ...
Well, Robbie's Tigers career didn't get off to a great start with the bat as he managed to get himself out without scoring against Witney Rugby Club at Carterton in May. Having got that one out of this system, he went on to terrify and destroy opposition bowling figures through the rest of the season. Clocking up 27 fours and 22 sixes across the next five innings' he finished his Tigers' season with an unbelievable average of 97.33.
Robbie on his way to 70 against London Badgers
But that was only half the story.
Robbie is also a quick, aggressive and accurate bowler as his final bowling figures of 19-1-57-5 clearly demonstrate. Before you reach for your calculators, that's an economy rate of 3.00 and an average of 11.40 per wicket.
While Robbie's 73 not out against Southfield Superstars was undoubtedly his best innings of the season, the 8-0-17-4 with the ball against London Badgers was the crowning glory of his 2012 Tigers' bowling.
Robbie drives as he heads towards 73 not out against Southfield Superstars
If you're looking at Robbie's 2012 season bowling record and wondering why he didn't bowl against The Dream Team, that's because he volunteered to go wicket-keeper. And guess what? That's right, he managed to get himself two stumpings. Yep, he's a great wicket fielder and four catches and three run outs are proof he's no slouch in the field either.
Robbie, you're a star buddy and we're proud to play alongside you in the Ambush.
Tiger. We salute you!
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