Pocket Profile - Lyndelle Bristow - Belmont District Cricket Club
Belmont District Cricket Club | May 28, 2025
Lyndelle Bristow is a current volunteer of Belmont District Cricket Club and the wife of first-grade captain/curator Tony Bristow. Lyndelle puts in tremendous hours behind the scenes and is an outstanding member of the committee.
What year were you born?
1969.
What state do you live in?
NSW.
When did you first start developing a love for cricket?
When I was 9.
Tell us briefly about your journey in the game, where you’ve played and which clubs?
Ulinga Junior cc.
How did you become involved with the club you’re currently associated with?
My husband, Tony Bristow
Tony Bristow
What do you like most about the club?
Our members.
What was your highest score?
I scored 20 for Ulinga Junior CC, Cardiff, 1979.
Which club and or competition do you support?
Belmont DCC.
The Belmont Hotel is a proud sponsor of the Belmont District Cricket Club
When and how did you develop a love for administration?
Since my husband has played.
What’s been your most memorable moment in cricket so far?
Volunteering at the Pink test for the McGrath Foundation.
Who’s your favourite all-time cricketer?
Mark Taylor.
Who has been your favourite captain?
I only played junior cricket, but I love the way Mark Taylor captained.
Who’s been the best batter you’ve enjoyed watching the most?
Virat Kohli.
Who, in your opinion, has been the best fast bowler?
Pat Cummins.
Who, in your opinion, has been the best spinner?
Shane Warne.
Who, in your opinion, has been the best wicket keeper?
Brad Haddin.
Who, in your opinion, has been the best umpire?
Paul Reiffel.
What’s the most picturesque ground you’ve had the good fortune to watch cricket on?
Kidderminster CC, Worcestershire.
What’s your preferred format of the game, Test Cricket, One day games, T20?
Test.
What do Cricket Officials need to do over the next 10 or so years to ensure people get to enjoy the game as much as you do?
Let umpires umpire the game, take away DRS.
Who are the 3 cricketers from any era you’d like to invite to a BBQ?
Mark Taylor, Pat Cummins, Virat Kohli.
What would be your ultimate experience as a cricket fan?
Ashes at Lords.
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