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The first official Short-List for the RSA Cricket Ireland Awards has been announced, with the Junior Player of the Year Short-List released today
The first official Short-List for the RSA Cricket Ireland Awards has been announced, with the Junior Player of the Year Short-List released today. Performances for Ireland’s under age sides throughout the 2012 season was the major consideration for the judging panel and a short-list of three young cricketers has been announced
Peter Eakin, Tyrone Kane and Jack Tector are the three players short-listed in the International Junior Player of the Year category for the inaugural RSA Cricket Ireland Awards, being held at The Round Room, Mansion House in Dublin next month.

The players were selected for performances at international and representative level by a judging panel made up of international and representative youth coaches as well as Performance Director Richard Holdsworth.

Under-15 captain Tector was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC European Championships in Guernsey where he scored 126 runs at an average of 42, top scoring with 80 against the hosts, and took seven wickets at a miserly average of just 6.57, with a best bowling return of 5 for 26 versus Scotland. Although it didn’tcount towards the nomination, the YMCA youngster also recorded the best bowling analysis in the Leinster Senior League – taking an amazing eight-wicket haul against Clontarf.

North Down all-rounder Peter Eakin starred for Ireland at Under 17 level, turning in a number of eye catching performances in the ICC European Regional U/17 Challenge Series. He top scored with 74 and took two wickets as Ireland won the first challenge match against The Netherlands, while he made 65 and took two wickets as Ireland won both their games at home to Jersey.

Merrion all-rounder Tyrone Kane enhanced his reputation as one of the brightest talents in the country following a successful ICC Under 19 World Cup in Australia. He was Ireland’s leading run scorer in the campaign, totalling 197 runs at a healthy average of 49.25, and also picked up five wickets at 26.00.

Cricket Ireland Performance Director Richard Holdsworth said: “Each of these players has had an outstanding season at youth level for Ireland and in some case for their provincial union youth teams.  The panel considered many other players who have made significant contributions at youth level, but these three players stood out above the rest.

“There were also junior players who have contributed successfully at senior club level, but that was not part of the criteria.  Such performances bode well for the future of Irish cricket, and we hope to see them all progress further up the player pathway to greater things.”

RSA Cricket Ireland Awards Junior Player of the Year Short-List

Jack Tector U/15, Club – YMCA, Leinster Cricket Union
The young YMCA cricketer was Ireland U/15 Captain at the ICC European U/15 Championship this summer. He had a very impressive tournament as he captained Ireland to second place but also scored 126 runs at an average of 42 with a top score of 80 whilst his off spin was a revelation throughout the tournament being incredibly economical as well as taking 7 wickets at an average 6.57 with a best of 5-26 against Scotland. He was also named as Player of the Tournament.

Peter Eakin U/17, Club – North Down, Northern Cricket Union
Strong year for the North Down youngster as he starred with bat and ball in the ICC European Challenge series against Jersey & The Netherlands. He scored 74 in Utrecht and took 2 for 33 from 10 overs against the Dutch to help Ireland to victory in game one. Whilst back in Ireland he helped Ireland over victory to Jersey in Dublin. He capped a successful season by appearing for a NCU President’s XI against Bangladesh and also making his Ireland ‘A’ debut.

Tyron Kane U/19, Club – Merrion CC, Leinster Cricket Union
The Merrion all-rounder had a fantastic ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup for Ireland where he was the leading run scorer with 197 runs at an average of 49.25, he also took wickets 5 wickets at an average of 26.25 and was instrumental in Ireland’s performances which culminated in a twelfth place finish at the ICC Under 19 World Cup.

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Tyrone Kane had a good year with Ireland Under 19’s © ICC/Getty Images
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