Full Name: Martyn Craig Challoner
Nickname(s): Chally - MC - Hammer
Age: Mental or physical? (44)
Where were you born, raised and where have you lived? England - Carlisle, lived in Kirkby Thore until I was 26, moved to Penrith and then to Calgary
How would you describe yourself as a cricketer? Over thinker
Cricket clubs you’ve played for? Temple Sowerby, Appleby, Penrith and Glenmore
Best score? 100+ (sorry not sure)
Best bowling figures? 6 for 10
Preferred fielding position(s)? Younger days point/cover…Twilight First slip
Biggest influence in cricket? Keith Dewis & Playing at Temple Sowerby
Best moment for Glenmore CC? Too many to mention
Hopes and ambitions for the 2019 season? To win the Ashes urn again
What’s worse, getting a duck or dropping a catch? Dropping a catch
Mankadding. Yes or No? Yes if batter is warned
Your game finishes earlier than expected. What do you do? Silly question…Bar, several drinks, head to nightclub, food and stagger home.
You’re standing at slip. An opposing batsman walks to the wicket wearing an Edmonton Oilers cap and black trainers. They then play & miss at their first three deliveries before inside edging the fourth for 4. Do you sledge? If so, at what point in the story? Yes silly…Come on fellas if he were a dog we would have put him down by now.
All time favourite cricketer(s)? Ian Botham, Robin Smith, Paul Collingwood, Marcus Trescothick, Graeme Swann, Andrew Flintoff, James Anderson, Kumar Sangakkara, Kane Williamson, Merv Hughes, Steve Waugh, Shane Warne
All time favourite sportsmen(s)? Dave Thorpe (Motocross) Bryan Robson/Lee Sharpe (Football) Jimmy White (snooker) John Lowe/Jockey Wilson (darts) Steffi Graff (Tennis)
Favourite Food? British fast food
Favourite Drink? Caffrey’s Beer…Lemonade and lime
Favourite Music? Anything I can move my silky hips too
Favourite Film? Point Break
Anything else to add? My favourite bat was a Gunn & Moore Diamond