As the smell of freshly cut grass and linseed oil fills the air, Church Eaton Cricket Club is proud to unveil its 2025 Senior Squad – complete with official squad numbers for the upcoming season.

For the first time in club history, we’re giving our senior players individual numbers – not just for kits, but to add a little personality (and maybe some friendly dressing room banter) into the mix.

With 41 players named in this year’s senior squad, from seasoned club legends to fresh faces ready to make their mark, this is the most competitive and committed group we’ve had in years. Whether they're opening the batting, bowling heat, or doing their best work in the bar after a game, each player is part of something special this season.

So without further ado, here’s the full senior squad and their chosen numbers:

2025 Senior Squad :

0 – Steve Pedley
2 – Will Ross
3 – Paul Brown
4 – Fortune Chikonyora
5 – Ajithkumar Balasubramaniyan
6 – Abdullah Mohamed Haseem
7 – Rob Hogarth
8 – Douglas Hughes
9 – Jay Arnold
10 – Greg Barton
11 – Rab Cooper
13 – Dave Arnott
14 – Dan Smith
16 - Jack Leah
18 – Ade Melbourne
20 – Rich Pearce
21 – Steve Taylor
22 – Matt Burslem
23 – Matt White
24 – George Tilley
26 – Mike Holdcroft
27 – Sam Whitehouse
29 – Matt Goddard
30 – Elliott Robinson
33 – Fred Hodgetts
44 – Loz Sidwell
45 – Jose Josephin
46 – Neil Holmes
49 – Jordan Talbot
50 - Rich Smith
55 – Harvey Sidwell
56 – Sam Pedley
60 – Oli Rowlands
63 – Chris Marshall
66 – Fred Melbourn
69 – Gaz Stratford
70 – Brian Cantrill
84 – Gagandeep Singh
87 – Mike Trayte
90 - Ali Aurakzai
93 – Rob Austin
96 – Ed Mathews
98 – Gerry Plant
99 – Archie Wilkes

What Do the Numbers Mean?
Some players picked their favourite number. Others got stitched up by their mates. A few were just too slow replying in the WhatsApp group. Either way, these numbers are now theirs – for better or worse – for the 2025 campaign.

What’s Next?
With pre-season training in full swing, fixtures around the corner, and excitement building, we can't wait to see this group hit the field. Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a first-time visitor to the club, this is the squad you’ll be cheering on all season long.

Let the games begin.

Want to get involved? We’re always on the lookout for players, supporters, scorers, and volunteers. Drop us a message or come down to a game – there’s always a place for you at Church Eaton CC.