Wellington School of Cricket Cricketer of the Year honoured

6 April 2009: Cricket Wellington and the Wellington School of Cricket would like to congratulate Ollie Mcilroy who was recently named the Wellington School of Cricket student of the year. The WSC noted his hard work and commened him for developing from a brash right handed batsman willing to hit and smash at everything and left handed bowler who would jog in from six paces, into a genuine all rounder with sting and aggression in his bowling and a mature shot selection.

Ollie's efforts were rewarded in the later half of his season when he scored a series of 50s. His desire for continual improvement and efforts made on fitness are commendable. Congratulations on your achievement Ollie.

Cricket Wellington President Michael Quigg congratulates Ollie Mcilroy on being named Wellington School of Cricket student of the year.

Impromptu coaching session by Tendulkar proves popular

3 March 2009: A group of teenaged cricketers found themselves at the right place at the right time last Thursday on the eve of the Wellington Twenty20 international when they received an impromptu coaching and autograph signing session from Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

The Wellington teenagers found themselves training alongside Tendulkar, Indian ODI squad member Pragyan Ojha and team coaches Gary Kirsten and Robin Singh in the indoor nets at the Wellington School of Cricket at Westpac Stadium when Tendulkar came accross to practice with them.

He spent about half an hour offering the young players tips and coaching advice and was very approachable and informative. He then took his time signing autographs afterwards.

Tendulkar signing autographs at Westpac Stadium