Player Profile: Richard Black (London Maccabi Vale, Stanmore)

Richard Black
(London Maccabi Vale, Stanmore)

Age: 20 Lives: Shenley
Occupation: Student
Teams supported: Fulham and Middlesex
Role: Wicketkeeper/batsman
Nickname: Blacky
Previous clubs: Belmont
Status: Single
Likes: Sport, females, alcohol, sledging
Dislikes: Ex-girlfriend
Cricket hero: Jack Russell
Favourite grounds: to play: Canterbury, Stanmore Common, to watch: MCG
Favourite kosher restaurant: Sollys
Tea-time favourite: Watching Adam Brand demolish jammy dodgers
Favourite holiday destination: Perth
Favourite film: Blood Diamond
Favourite car: Audi R8Actual car: Rover 25
Big match preparation: A good night’s sleep
Career highlights: Playing in the club national Twenty20, going to the Maccabiah, winning the Stuart Neils Cup
Top score: 126, Dismissals: 5 in a game
Most embarrassing moment (playing cricket): going out to bat with two right-handed gloves
Claim to fame: Carrying out the drinks tray on Sky Sports
One regret: I’m sure she’s worked it out by now
Motto: Play each ball on its merit