Luke has developed himself over the last three years into becoming one of the Somerset Leagues finest fast bowlers, taking over 40 wickets last campaign. He is a huge asset to Cheddar Cricket Club and is part of a whole host of homegrown talent Cheddar is fortunate to have. Another who has risen through the ranks, representing Cheddar at all levels, including the infamous junior side of the late 1990’s, which swept everything before them.
Luke took over as First XI Captain two years ago and the team enjoyed promotion to the highest standard it has ever competed at, finishing mid-table in their first season last year. A very satisfying achievement.
Another one not to rest on his laurels, Luke will be keen as mustard to push on from that and try to motivate his army again during 2005 and push his team week in, week out. Away from the first team, Luke does a heck of a lot within the club too. He coaches junior sides, helps maintain the pitch and above all, adds a whole new dimension into the running of the club. Let’s hope he, and the team, can go from strength to strength this season.

Lookalike: Dan Parfitt

Date of Birth: 04/11/1979

Role: 1st XI Captain. Right Arm Med, Right hand bat

Highest Score: 83

Best Bowling Return: 6-23

Nickname(s): Parfy

Hitting Distance: When the pendulum swings, a hefty 115m

Favourite Ground(s): Chew Magna, North Perrot

Cricketing Superstitions: White sun hat

Favourite International Player: Graham Thorpe

Favourite Sporting Moment: Winning Div 1 title with Cheddar and lifting the Whitney cup with Newtown

Motto: Go hard or go home

Favourite Film: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

Favourite Food: Greek

Favourite Drink: Tea

Favourite Band(s) – Music: REM

Lucky Number: 4

Other Sports Followed: Football, Fishing

Favourite Fictional Character: Homer Simpson

Most Prized Possession: Don’t really have anything

Fly on the wall: Elle McPherson’s bathroom