Luke Patel

Role: LHB, OB

Born: 06.10.1990 Wakefield West Yorkshire

Nickname: Patelly, Mini Shaft, Jay Ravi

Education: Outwood Grange Academy (2001-2009)

Degree course: Sport

Overseas tours: YCCC to Jersey 2007

Cricketers admired: Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Gautam Ghambir,
Michael Clarke, Graham Thorpe.

Biggest Influence: Dad & Grandad (Patrick McGuiness)

MCCU Cricketers to look out for: Seren Waters Charlie Morgan

Other sports followed: Rugby League, NFL football

Cricket moment to forget: Been adjudged caught behind, off my thigh pad in a school final in year 10 .Having words with the umpire and smacking the door off the hinges because I was on 91 not an impressive moment in front of a lot of people and family.

Extras: Massively prefer The Inbetweeners
YCCC Under 12’s to Academy.

Opinions on cricket: Great Sport- if your put a lot into it you won’t fair too far wrong .
Massive leveler, can really bite you when your down.