Watkinson enters OCCC Hall of Fame

Henry Watkinson, who stands down as captain at the end of the season, has been elected to the OCCC Hall of Fame.

Watkinson made his debut as a schoolboy in 1989 and since then has made more than 150 appearances, becoming one of only three players to top 200 wickets and 2000 runs. He led the side between 1999 and 2001, and after a two-year absence in Australia, he resumed in 2004.

"It’s a pleasure to join such an illustrious group," Watkinson told John Mcdermott on being informed of the honour. "OCCC cricket has brought me many of my happiest moments and memories and not just on the cricket field, none more so than when touring with you (and the building of bridges that that entails). My years as captain have been made far easier and enjoyable by you at the helm as president and of course Martin and Mike in their different roles. It was great to see so many of the famers at the final a few weeks back and I am only sorry we didn’t quite get past the finishing post. I hope and expect to be joining you all on the boundary watching the OCCC go one better in the near future."

The Hall of Fame was instigated by McDermott in 2005 and Watkinson is the tenth person to be inducted.