Gareth Humberstone, one of the unsung heroes of the Mighty Thirds from last season. It was only by chance that he is playing now, as his skipper saw him in a local petrol station and he was short of players that week. Since that moment, Humby hasn’t looked back. When he manages to pitch the ball up, his nippy left-armers are a handful for the most experienced batsman.
He was very unlucky bowling last season, no more than the away trip to Wincanton where he deserved a 5-fer. His batting has developed and he has the correct attitude to bat at the top or at number 6/7 where he can throw the bat towards the end of an innings. He is going to be a useful cricketer with whoever he plays for this season.

Date Of Birth: 11/01/1979

Role: Right Handed Bat, Left Arm Medium Bowler

Highest Score: 53

Best Bowling Return: 5-18

Nickname(s): Humby, G

Favourite Ground(s): Sharpham Road

Cricketing Superstitions: Front foot forward and head down on first ball

Favourite International Player: Freddy Flintoff and Ian Botham

Favourite Sporting Moment: England World Cup Win

Motto: Never pull a “10 to 2” bird, as when you wake up, she will look nothing like what she did at ten to two!

Favourite Film: Top Gun

Favourite Food: Roast Pork and Crackling

Favourite Drink: Becks or Worthingtons

Favourite Band(s) – Music: Maroon 5, LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, Oasis

Lucky Number: 79

Other Sports Followed: Football, Rugby, Squash, Motor Racing

Favourite Fictional Character: Captain Scarlet

Most Prized Possession: Car

Fly on the wall: England celebrations during the rugby World Cup