Veteran Murgon cricketer Neville Kratzmann

July 10, 2016

Murgon veteran cricketer Neville Kratzmann is making waves in England as part of the Australian Over 70s cricket tour.

Kratzmann played in the match against Sussex on Friday, the second game of the tour, and was named Man of the Match.

The game ended in a tie, with each team on 227 off their 45 overs.

Kratzmann opened the batting, retiring on 40.

He also took two catches in slips, assisted in two runouts and bowled four of the last seven overs, taking one wicket.

The touring team is being captained by Queensland batsman, Ross Chapman.

The tour includes 13 games against County Over 70s teams and three One Day Internationals.

Members of the Australian Over 70s squad are:

Ken Campbell (NSW)
Ross Chapman – Captain (Qld)
Peter Dell (Vic)
John Fryer (NSW)
Gordon Ives – Vice-Captain (NSW)
Ron Kasputtis (Vic)
Neville Kratzmann (Qld)
Ken Last (Tas)
Ian Petherick (Qld)
Bruce Pooley (WA)
Stuart Shepley (SA)
John Stackpoole (Qld)
Trevor Stephens (Tas)
Dick Stumbles (Vic)
Chris Tobin (SA)
Bob Webster (NSW)
Cliver Wundersitz (SA)
Bob Ziehlke (NSW)


 

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