Although
diminutive in stature, Kev volunteered for the demanding post of wicket-keeper a few years
back. This quality and the fact he is rather fit probably helped bucket-loads when it came
to flinging himself around in the general direction of the ball. Mind you, he had been
known to have the occasional bad spell - or even game - where he missed more than usual,
but not without some style. You've got to be fair here though, if the bowler(s) didn't
have a clue where they were bowling at, what chance did the batsman, let alone the
wicket-keeper?
After
Dave Hurren adopted the gloves in the late 1990's Kev hit the runs
big style. After he recovered, his batting hit a new peak, and managed
to make the number four position his own. During 1999 he developed an
interesting and unusual "shufty" defensive style, where his
feet movements fooled the bowlers into a false sense of security. His
eye was good enough to be able to whack the bat into place just in time,
and frustrate the fielding side almost to distraction at times. This
style served him extremely well during that
year's President's Day game. He scored a battling 93 in a total of 174 and ended the year
by winning the Improver's Award at the annual Awards Dinner. "Trevor" is not really a
midget. However, you can see the photo of him receiving his award (here). If you
look closely it's entirely possible that Tim is allegedly saying to Trev (who was right in
front of him at this point) "Stand up, Kev. Oh, you are."
Trev's
bird-pulling dexterity was further enhanced on tour in 2000. If you're reading this, Trev,
make me an offer I can't refuse (although I'll try) and I WON'T post a picture.... Being
short (no, not short, more "less
tall" - Ed) is no bad thing when staggering
home from the Hare & Hounds. It's not too far to the ground which thankfully is always
there to break your fall. And your nose. |