George Williams of North America
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George Williams from North America
1. Name - George Williams
2. Date of Birth - ?
3. Place of Birth - Colombo, Sri-Lanka
4. Current Location - Canada / USA
5. Who do you play cricket for - Centurions CC in Toronto, Canada & Century CC in Southern California, USA
6. In what capacity - Middle order bat / Leg Spinner
7. Best Cricket feats - Getting a 50 & taking 9 wickets in an innings
8. Greatest Cricket moment / memory - Representing Canada
9. Tell us little about your cricket history - I learnt to play the game in Sri-Lanka and played club cricket as 15 a year old in Sri-Lanka at the SSC and then migrated to Canada. I represented Canada as a Junior and in the U25 team. I have also held administrative positions in the Toronto & District league as a Vice President and Secretary. My current goal is to help nuture youngsters to learn to play and love this great game.
10. Favorite Teams - Sri-Lanka & Australia
11. Favorite Players - Steve Waugh / Viv Richards / Muthiah Muralitharan / Arujuna Ranatunge
12. Favorite Commentator - Richie Beanud
13. Favorite Cricketing Publication - Wisden
14. Favorite Cricketing Website - www.Cricinfo
15. Favorite Cricketing Brand - Puma
16. Tell us about the best bat you've ever had - Players Choice
17. Tell us a little about the cricket competition/s you play in - I play in the Southern California and Toronto & District Cricket leagues in the US and in Canada.
18. What ideas would you propose to improve the game of cricket - Coaching children at the age of 6-7 and the use of Technology in umpiring.
19. What are your thoughts on the sledging issue - I am quite used to it as long as it does not get personal. Learn to keep your ears shut and stay focussed on the ball.
20. Who do you rate as being the best in the last 20 years -
Batsman - Tendulkar & Steve Waugh
Bowler - Murali & Warne
WK - Adam Gilchrist
Allrounder - Chris Cairns
Captain - Steve Waugh
21. Have you ever had professional cricket coaching - Yes
22. What is the best tip you've had or given - Never to change my batting style.
23. What is your most treasured cricketing item - Sri-Lankan World Cup winning team autographed bat.
24. Is there are song you love that you relate to cricket -
25. Best Cricket Video you've seen - Lara's 370
26. Best Cricket Book you've read - Psychology of Cricket
27. Best Cricket After dinner speaker you've seen -
28. Best / Nicest cricketer you've met - Murali. A down to earth simple guy.
29. What other interests do you have outside of cricket - Running & Hiking.
30. How did you come across Kingsgrove Sports Centre - I was looking for Cricket gear while in Australia and my cousin took me to the store in Kingsgrove in 92 and I have been a customer ever since. I like the products you carry and also the service that I get even though I am many miles away. Hamish is also a funny bloke for Lank.....
George Williams from North America
1. Name - George Williams
2. Date of Birth - ?
3. Place of Birth - Colombo, Sri-Lanka
4. Current Location - Canada / USA
5. Who do you play cricket for - Centurions CC in Toronto, Canada & Century CC in Southern California, USA
6. In what capacity - Middle order bat / Leg Spinner
7. Best Cricket feats - Getting a 50 & taking 9 wickets in an innings
8. Greatest Cricket moment / memory - Representing Canada
9. Tell us little about your cricket history - I learnt to play the game in Sri-Lanka and played club cricket as 15 a year old in Sri-Lanka at the SSC and then migrated to Canada. I represented Canada as a Junior and in the U25 team. I have also held administrative positions in the Toronto & District league as a Vice President and Secretary. My current goal is to help nuture youngsters to learn to play and love this great game.
10. Favorite Teams - Sri-Lanka & Australia
11. Favorite Players - Steve Waugh / Viv Richards / Muthiah Muralitharan / Arujuna Ranatunge
12. Favorite Commentator - Richie Beanud
13. Favorite Cricketing Publication - Wisden
14. Favorite Cricketing Website - www.Cricinfo
15. Favorite Cricketing Brand - Puma
16. Tell us about the best bat you've ever had - Players Choice
17. Tell us a little about the cricket competition/s you play in - I play in the Southern California and Toronto & District Cricket leagues in the US and in Canada.
18. What ideas would you propose to improve the game of cricket - Coaching children at the age of 6-7 and the use of Technology in umpiring.
19. What are your thoughts on the sledging issue - I am quite used to it as long as it does not get personal. Learn to keep your ears shut and stay focussed on the ball.
20. Who do you rate as being the best in the last 20 years -
Batsman - Tendulkar & Steve Waugh
Bowler - Murali & Warne
WK - Adam Gilchrist
Allrounder - Chris Cairns
Captain - Steve Waugh
21. Have you ever had professional cricket coaching - Yes
22. What is the best tip you've had or given - Never to change my batting style.
23. What is your most treasured cricketing item - Sri-Lankan World Cup winning team autographed bat.
24. Is there are song you love that you relate to cricket -
25. Best Cricket Video you've seen - Lara's 370
26. Best Cricket Book you've read - Psychology of Cricket
27. Best Cricket After dinner speaker you've seen -
28. Best / Nicest cricketer you've met - Murali. A down to earth simple guy.
29. What other interests do you have outside of cricket - Running & Hiking.
30. How did you come across Kingsgrove Sports Centre - I was looking for Cricket gear while in Australia and my cousin took me to the store in Kingsgrove in 92 and I have been a customer ever since. I like the products you carry and also the service that I get even though I am many miles away. Hamish is also a funny bloke for Lank.....
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