Five for Mo

Sunday November 10th 2002
Mohsin Ahmed was rewarded for his magnificent season with no fewer than five trophies at Accrington Cricket Club's Annual Presentation Night.

Mohsin Ahmed receives one of his trophies from Peter Barratt

The young opener, who became the youngest player in club history to score 500 runs in a season, picked up the Presidents Cup for most runs, the Players Player of the year, the Heavenly Choir Trophy for Supporters player of the year, the Holden Trophy for most catches and a new trophy donated in memory of Jack Douthwaite for best overall performance from a player under 19 in the first team.

Tariq Hussain won two trophies, the Vice Chairman's Cup and the County Cup for his outstanding winning match performance at Burnley when he hit an unbeaten 70 and took 3-58.

Matt Wilson receives the Dewhurst Trophy from Len Dewhurst

Matt Wilson picked up another new prize, the Dewhurst Trophy which was presented in memory of the late Lindon Dewhurst for the fastest half century, which came off just 28 balls against Lowerhouse.

Adam Greenwood won the Seddon Cup for best batting average and skipper Damian Clarke was rewarded for a season of hard work with the Chairman's Cup.

In the seconds, skipper Len Dewhurst won the trophy for the outstanding performance which was at Rishton when he turned in two career best performances, 8-32 and an innings of 47. Sajjad Sadiq was the player of the year.

Some of the prize winners line up for a photo call

Stuart Crabtree won the Ashwell Trophy for the most improved player in the thirds in a season that saw him hit his maiden fifty, bowl and keep wicket for the team. Andy Greenwood won the Thompson and Partners Trophy for player of the year.

Andy Thompson was named as A Team player of the year and Adam Donnelly picked up the same award for the Under 17s.

Graeme Sneddon picked up a special award for his century in the thirds at Enfield and James Hayhurst won the Edwin Airey Trophy for Junior player of the year.

Adam Barnes retained the Martin Trophy as the club's leading wicket keeper after picking up the LET Tankard at the Lancashire League's Annual Dinner the night before.

Peter Barratt presents Saf Ali with the Michael Rigby Trophy

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