When John Anderson walked to the middle, a month ago, on 7th August at The Lawn, Merrion were 11-3 in the 8th over and close to crumbling to a humiliating defeat at the hands of a rampant Waringstown in their Irish Cup semi-final. When Anderson was out in the 47th over he had scored 101 and Merrion's total had moved on to 179 (eventually scoring 202-9 off 50 overs and winning by 81 runs).
This Saturday Anderson leads his team out to face Railway Union in Irish domestic cricket's blue riband event of the year, the Irish Cup Final.
Railway will start as favourites but having already beaten the favoured Strabane (away), CIYMS and North County, in addition to Waringstown in this year's competition that will suit Merrion very nicely.
Here the Merrion skipper gives a 60 Second interview to Cover Point.
John Anderson
Date of Birth: 06/10/1982
Place of Birth: Durban, South Africa
School / Education: Maritzburg College
Occupation: Accountant
Bats: Right hand
Bowls: Right arm leg breaks
When did you move to Ireland and why? First came to Ireland in 2005. Many reasons - too many for 60 seconds!
What I love about cricket: It's a team sport
What is the biggest drag about cricket: Organising someone to pack my bag after a match!
Biggest influence on your career: Parents
Greatest achievement to date: My only first class game
Biggest disappointment to date: I have no regrets
Overall Goal for 2010: To pass my exams
Ultimate Goal: To achieve all my goals!
What I'm really good at: Chipping from 20 metres out (golf)
What I'm no good at: Singing, but hey, it's alright
I can't believe that: Ireland think they would've won the penalty shoot out against France last year
I couldn't imagine: Life without cricket
Person in the world I'd most like to meet: Nelson Mandela
Ideal Place to live: Dublin
Besides cricket I am passionate about: Life
Favourite Restaurant: Baan Thai (Leopardstown, Co. Dublin)
Favourite holiday: Santorini (Greek island)
Favourite music: I don't listen to music, but sing Scouting For Girls 'Heartbeat' and Black Eyed Peas 'I Gotta Feeling'!
Favourite way to relax: A Hansa by the braai at Silverfern Place (no idea)
Copyright: Cover Point
