Interview by Andy Bone:

Alexei Kervezee Has Talked About His Recent Appointment As The Men’s 1st XI Captain Of Bucks Cricket.

After joining the National Counties outfit at the end of the 2019 season from Shropshire, the former Netherlands and Worcestershire player steps up to replace the outgoing Tom Hampton.

Kervezee spoke highly of the skipper he is replacing but he is also excited to get started with the role.

I’m delighted, excited and can’t wait for the season to get started. I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in. I’m incredibly fortunate to take over from Tom with Buckinghamshire in a really good place. I would like to say thank you to Tom Hampton and the massive part he played in getting me to Buckinghamshire in the first place. What he has done for Buckinghamshire cricket, both on and off the field, as a cricketer and captain, is something he should be immensely proud of.

Once Hampton stood down, it was Kervezee who believed it was a challenge worth undertaking.

After Tom announced his decision to resign, I had a couple of casual conversations with Jason Harrison and Tom about what their thoughts, feelings and ideas were around who should do it. Once I approached Jason with the feeling that it’s something I would like to do, things moved quite quickly from there.

There is no doubt that Kervezee is highly respected within the squad and management group and is the ideal choice. He has set the standards both on and off the field, something which his hard work has deservedly earned. His appointment will benefit the pathway for Bucks Cricket.

The new captain already has aims as he looks ahead to getting started in his new role.

I’d love us to make big steps forward in white ball cricket. To showcase how good and talented this Buckinghamshire team is, and will become in white ball cricket. We’ve got a great core group of players and immensely talented young cricketers coming through, waiting for their opportunity, which I’m sure they’ll get. To maintain the very high standards and goals we’ve set ourselves in red ball cricket, and to continue to improve and grow upon that.

Kervezee revealed what is in store ahead of the 2025 campaign.

The plan is too have a few outdoor training sessions, coupled with a couple of games for pre season in April, leading into the 50-over competition. Winter nets start on Sundays in January and finish at the end of March, leading into hopefully our outdoor part of the build up for pre season.

The new captain also revealed some early news within the playing squad.

Unfortunately AJ Woodland (work commitments) and Billy Mead will not be around during the summer or their availability extremely limited.

Sports Shots would like to thank Alexei for his time, and wish him well within his new role.

Alexei Kervezee – Bucks Cricket in statistics

Championship

18 Matches, 28 Innings, 1,379 Runs, Highest Score 180, Average 51.07

4 Hundreds, 7 Fifties.

Trophy

16 Matches, 15 Innings, 395 Runs, Highest Score 115, Average 28.21

1 Hundred, 2 Fifties

T20

16 Matches, 16 Innings, 469 Runs, Highest Score 80, Average 31.26

3 Fifties