Keegan is an all-rounder to watch

 All-rounders are like gold in cricket teams, they say, and Jeppe has one with lots of potential coming through.

Keegan Cockburn made 104 not out, off 66 balls and took 5/16 in eight overs against St John’s last weekend to help the U14A team to a 197-run victory.

He is a quick bowler, who concentrates on length and line, he says, and a big hitter who enjoys batting in the middle order and going after the bowling.

“I’ve made some runs in all our games so far,” he said, “except for the game against St David’s, when I got a first-baller, on my birthday,” he said. “This was my first five-wicket haul, and I’ve taken a few in the other games, but my figures have been good in terms of economy-rate, which I’m happy about.”

Keegan was at Hurleyvale Primary, and he is not sorry he came to Jeppe, he said. “This is the most fun I’ve ever had playing cricket,” he said. “I’m in a new team, making new friends and we all get on with each other very well. “

Keegan will be playing rugby in the winter and is a flyhalf. “I did play rugby in primary school and I love the game. I know, however, that there are a lot of good players in our year. Whatever team I make, I’m looking forward to playing for Jeppe.”

Before then, there are still some cricket games to play and, hopefully, more runs and wickets for Keegan Cockburn.