Colin Dean (Old Cholmeleians)

The death has been announced of Colin Dean, stalwart of Old Cholmeleians cricket and well known in Middlesex and MCC cricketing circles. He was an outstanding cricketer (spin bowler) who while at school , in 1951, took 84 wickers in only 16 school 1st XI matches, a record that stands to the current day. He joined Middlesex CCC and played in their 2s but did not quite make the  1st XI. He joined North Mymms CC where he played for many years. He captained the OC Cricketer Cup side from their very first match in 1969 through to 1988 and it is believed that he was the only captain ever to have declared (v Cheltenham away). The storm clouds were brewing and he wanted to maximise the opportunity to try to win… which the OCs did. I believe the rules were later amended to preclude such decisions being taken !! A true gentleman both on and off the field. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Colin Dean on left, with Highgate HM Adam Pettit