Pocket Profile - Nathan Roskell - Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club | April 30, 2025
What year were you born?
1999
Tell us about your cricket journey.
I played juniors for Belmont for about 4 season. I didn't play for roughly 10 years before I came back and played a season of suburban districts for the mighty Valentine Reds. Came back to Belmont last year to play.
If you can share with our readers how you would describe yourself as a cricketer?
Terrible bowler, aiming to get better and be the best I can
What do you enjoy most about playing cricket?
It's just a beautiful sport. Love getting out with the boys
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Playing a season with my Dad and taking 5fa with him by my side.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
D.K. Lillee
Who is the fastest bowler you’ve played against?
Brad Skinner
Who is the best spinner you’ve played against?
Kael Keast
Who played the best innings you’ve seen firsthand playing with or against?
Clayton Poole scoring 166 not out last season
Who is the best wicket keeper you’ve had the good fortune to play with?
Scott Rumford from the Reds
Is there a young player in your club you’d like to nominate as a player to watch?
Kael Keast
Who are the two players you’ve come to admire most in your club in terms of skills and competitive spirit?
Alex (Hamburglar) Grabham
Clay Stevenson
What are the two attributes you like to see in a captain and leader?
Competitive/passionate spirit and great game awareness
Which singer/band would you like to see perform live?
Creed
Who’s considered the biggest pest at your club?
Joey Fowler
Favourite location, city or country as a holiday destination?
Haven't travelled around much but I enjoy the Gold Coast for a holiday
Who’s been the biggest influence on your career so far?
My Dad
Where do you find inspiration that gets you through challenging times?
Just having the right mindset. Any and all challenges can be overcome with the right attitude
The Belmont Hotel is a proud sponsor of the Belmont District Cricket Club
Who are the three people in the world you’d love to meet and talk to?
D.K.Lillee
Sabrina Carpenter
Pat Cummins
What do you like to do to relax outside cricket?
Socialising with mates
What's your occupation?
Apprentice fitter and turner for DCL Engineering
What are your goals for the next season?
Do better in every aspect of the game
Can we ask, what would it mean to you to play first class cricket?
The time for that has well and truly passed but it would be an honour.
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