Since 1965
Since 1965
It is with great sadness, yet equal admiration, that we advise that former President and Patron Alan Cramond passed away last Sunday at the age of 100. Alan was a fine servant of the game of cricket and his contribution was long and distinguished.
Alan was President of the Club from 1976 to 1988 and then Patron from 1988 to 2002. He was also a delegate to the NSW Cricket Association from 1978 to 1984. He was made a Life Member of the Club in 1985 and was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in 2000.
Alan led a remarkable life. He played briefly in lower grades for Western Suburbs in 1940-41 & 1941-42 before he enlisted in the Australian Army on 29 December 1941. He was sent to New Guinea in July 1942 to fight the invading Japanese. He was wounded at Bougainville (east of Port Moresby) in early 1945. After recovering from his injuries, he saw out the war and was discharged from the Army on 1 February 1946.
He joined the Central Cumberland (now Parramatta) club for the 1946-47 season and played for them until 1968-69. He played as high as 2nd Grade, but mainly in 3rd Grade, which he captained between 1952-53 & 1968-69. In all grades, he took 612 wickets at an average of 18.13 and scored 4691 runs at 16.58 (highest score 94). He captained 3rd Grade to premierships in 1959-60 & 1964-65. He was also a long-standing Committee Member and selector for Central Cumberland and was made a Life Member of that club. Alan holds the rare distinction of being a Life Member of two Sydney grade cricket clubs.
Alan had a great relationship with the Benaud family from the time he joined Cumberland. He quickly became close friends with Lou Benaud and spent a lot of time with the Benaud family. In his first match for Cumberland in 1946-47, in 3rds, Alan shared a crucial 9th wicket partnership of 67 with a young 16-year-old leg-spinner that ensured victory. Alan made 32 while the youngster made 91. It was the last time Richie Benaud played 3rds! In the premiership team of 1959-60, Alan captained a 15-year-old John Benaud, who obviously also went on to bigger and better things! His friendship with Richie endured until Richie’s sad passing and he remained good friends with John until the end.
Alan and his wife Jill moved to the Shire in the 1970s and operated a successful smallgoods distribution business for many years. In 1976, Ted Cotton and Jack Slattery prevailed on Alan to take over as President of SDCC, a role he held for 12 years as the Club’s fortunes were turned around and we headed into a golden era. He was instrumental in West Indian pace bowling star Andy Roberts coming to the Club in 1976-77.
To Alan’s wife Jill and the rest of his family, we extend our sincere condolences on Alan’s passing. We have lost a fine man whose contribution to our Club and the game of cricket more generally was outstanding.
4 February 1977
John Dyson scored 122 in the first innings of a first class match for NSW vs Tasmania at the TCA Ground, Hobart. It was his maiden first class century.
4 February 1984
John Dyson scored 106 in the first innings of the Sheffield Shield match vs Tasmania at the SCG.
4 February 2004
Phil Jaques scored 146 in the second innings of the Sheffield Shield match vs Queensland at the Gabba.
4 February 2006
Phil Jaques scored 116 in the second innings of the Sheffield Shield match vs Queensland at the Gabba.
4 February 2013
Glenn McGrath was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
5 February 2012
Sutherland won the Poidevin-Gray Shield, defeating North Sydney at North Sydney Oval. The team was captained by Adam Zampa.
Sutherland 3/185 (Joel Brockley 109, Shayne Smith 54) d. North Sydney 184 (Jamie Brown 3-21, Adam Whatley 3-24, Adam Zampa 2-33).
6 February 2013
Shane Watson scored 122 in an ODI vs West Indies at Manuka Oval. He won the Player of the Match award.
6 February 2021
Ben Dwarshuis took 3-37 for Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers in the BBL Final at the SCG, won by Sydney Sixers.
Steve Smith won the Allan Border Medal as Australian Male Player of the Year.
7 February 1987
Nick Howard took 6-86 in the first innings in 2nd Grade vs Penrith at Caringbah Oval. He went on to take 5-48 in the second innings the following week, giving him match figures of 11-114.
7 February 1987
Anthony Hale took 6-88 in the first innings in 4th Grade vs Penrith at Rance Oval. He went on to take 5-84 in the second innings the following week, giving him match figures of 11-172.
7 February 2009
Steve Smith took 6-49 in the second innings in 1st Grade vs Manly-Warringah at Manly Oval. He had taken 4-84 in the first innings the previous week, giving him match figures of 10-133.
7 February 2011
Shane Watson won the Allan Border Medal as Australian Male Player of the Year.
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Sit back and enjoy every boundary from Sam Konstas’ second century of the season, we certainly did!
With 3 rounds remaining in the 2022/23 season, Sam Konstas has already scored over 1000 runs in his first season for SDCC.
Sam became the first player to score 1000 runs in all grades for the Club in his first season with the Club. The previous highest aggregates in their first season with the Club were Phil Jaques (593 in 2nds + 223 in PGs = 816) and Jason Young (812 in 1sts) – both in 1996-97. He has also equalled the club record for most centuries in a season with 4, joining Les Johns (1985-86), Justin Kenny (1990-91), Matthew Bradley (1996-97), Grant Davies (2005-06), Phil Jaques (2005-06) and Jamie Brown (2015-16 & 2017-18). This is the second consecutive season that Sam has achieved both feats, having scored 1139 runs with 4 centuries last season for St.George.
Sit back and enjoy the boundaries of Andrew Dietz on his way to his maiden grade century against @penrith_cricket_club on Saturday 👏🏽
Highlights courtesy of @knightvisionanalysis
During his stint of 31 runs on Saturday, Second Grade skipper Josh Horner passed 3000 runs for SDCC.
Josh has played a pivotal role at the club, particularly in the last few seasons, not only in a playing capacity but also as our second grade captain.
Onwards to 4000 — Well done Josh! 👏🏽
