Kyle & Ruari Macpherson of Stirling, Scotland
Kyle and Ruari Macpherson 11.05.07
1. Name – Kyle Macpherson
2. Date of Birth – 28 July 1995
3. Place of Birth – Edinburgh, Scotland
4. Current Location – Stirling, Scotland
5. Who do / did you play cricket for - Stirling County CC & Central Scotland U12s
6. In what capacity – Opening batsman and Medium paced bowler
7. Best Cricket feats – 20 not out & 3 wickets in the same game
8. Greatest Cricket moment / memory – Being picked for Central U12s at aged 10
9. Tell us little about your cricket history – Stirling Juniors, Central U12s and currently Scotland U12 squad
10. Tell us a little about the cricket competitions you play in – Forth valley U13 & U15 leagues
11. Favorite Teams – Scotland and Australia
12. Favorite Players – Fraser Watts & Craig Wright (both Scotland), Glenn McGrath, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer and Shane Warne
13. Favorite Commentator – Kerry O'Keekfe and Ritchie Benaud
14. Favorite Cricketing Publication - Wisden and Spin
15. Favorite Cricketing Website – Cricket Scotland and Kingsgrove
16. Favorite Cricketing Brand – Gray Nicolls
17. Tell us about the best bat you've ever had – Puma Classic 2000 size 4, bought from Kingsgrove when in Sydney last year - great middle , light pickup!
18. What is your most treasured cricketing item – Still my Puma bat.
19. What ideas would you propose to improve the game of cricket – lighter bats made for kids - too many are made far too heavy
20. Rate the following three -
Test - No.2
One Dayers – No.3
Twenty20 – No,1
21. What are your thoughts on the sledging issue – Just smile back and ignore it!
22. Who do you rate as being the best in the last 20 years -
Batsman – Brian Lara
Bowler – Shane Warne
WK – Adam Gilchrist
Allrounder – Jacques Kallis
Captain – Steve Waugh
23. Who do you rate as being the greatest cricketer of all time – Don Bradman
24. Have you ever had professional cricket coaching - No
25. What is the best tip you've had or given – Watch the ball onto the bat, Top hand in charge when batting
26. Is there are song you love that you relate to cricket - Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc
27. Best Cricket Video you've seen – ASHES 2005
28. Best Cricket Book you've read – Just cricket magazines at present.
29. Best Cricket "After Dinner" speaker you've seen – I love Kerry O'Keefe Unplugged on CD!
30. Best / Nicest cricketer you've met - Fraser Watts, Glen McGrath and the rest of the Aussies i was lucky enough to met in St Kitts
31. What other interests do you have outside of cricket –Golf, Football and just playing outside with my brother and other friends
32. How did you come across Kingsgrove Sports Centre - Dad took me there last year when we were in Sydney on holiday
33. Your Final say - I hope Scottish cricket continues to improve and that they get more games against the other top countries
1. Name – Ruari Macpherson
2. Date of Birth – 01 Jan 1997
3. Place of Birth – Edinburgh, Scotland
4. Current Location – Stirling, Scotland
5. Who do / did you play cricket for - Stirling County Juniors
6. In what capacity – Mega Fast bowling allrounder & occasional wicketkeeper!
7. Best Cricket feats – cleaned up the tail with 2 wickets last year in U15 game aged 9! (as late replacement!)
8. Greatest Cricket moment / memory – Seeing Ricky Ponting score a 100 in his 100th Test at Sydney & getting photo taken with him in St Kitts at the World Cup!
9. Tell us little about your cricket history – I'm only 10 so not much history there!
10. Tell us a little about the cricket competitions you play in – Played Kwick Kricket from 7 years old but now playing hard ball!
11. Favorite Teams – Scotland & Australia
12. Favorite Players – Fraser Watts (Scotland), Justin Langer, Brett Lee, Adam Gilchrist, Freddie Flintoff, Ricky Ponting & Matthew Hayden.
13. Favorite Commentator – Kerry O'Keefe and Michael Slater
14. Favorite Cricketing Publication - Spin and wisden Monthly
15. Favorite Cricketing Website – Kingsgrove! BBC Cricket
16. Favorite Cricketing Brand – Kookaburra
17. Tell us about the best bat you've ever had – My Kookaburra Genesis 8000 sent all the way from Kingsgrove to Stirling!
18. What is your most treasured cricketing item – My Kookaburra Genesis 8000
19. What ideas would you propose to improve the game of cricket – More cricket nets in Scottish parks for kids to play in!!
20. Rate the following three -
Test - No.1
One Dayers – No.3
Twenty20 – No.2
21. What are your thoughts on the sledging issue – We dont get enough snow in Scotland these days to use my sledge!
22. Who do you rate as being the best in the last 20 years -
Batsman – Ricky Ponting
Bowler – Brett Lee / Shane Warne
WK – Adam Gilchrist
Allrounder – Adam Gilchrist
Captain – Stephen Fleming
23. Who do you rate as being the greatest cricketer of all time – Shane Warne
24. Have you ever had professional cricket coaching - No
25. What is the best tip you've had or given – Watch the ball right onto the bat and wait for the ball to come to you.
26. Is there are song you love that you relate to cricket - The Game of Love and Unity - World Cup 2007 song
27. Best Cricket Video you've seen – Ashes 2005
28. Best Cricket Book you've read – I prefer cricket magazines & cricket equipment brochures such as Kingsgrove!
29. Best Cricket "After Dinner" speaker you've seen – I dont get to go to them yet!
30. Best / Nicest cricketer you've met - Fraser Watts, a great guy. All the Aussie players I met in St Kitts were really friendly.
31. What other interests do you have outside of cricket – Football, Golf and making treehouses!
32. How did you come across Kingsgrove Sports Centre - My Dad took me there when we visited his brother Robbie who lives in Sydney
33. Your Final say - Keep up the good work Kingsgrove!
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