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Philipp A Bächstädt
Tegernsee, captain
RHB; RM
Introduced to cricket by Wolfgang Albert at Tegernsee Gymnasium (Grammar School) in Bavaria. Ambition is to play county cricket in the UK and for the German national team Trained with the MCC Young Cricketers and played outmatches for the MCC in summer 2000. Important cricket influences: Wolfgang Albert, Jim Cotterill, David Buck and Clive Radley.
Colin Godbold
Göttingen University
RHB, Wicketkeeper
Took part in ECC organised training course at the new Scottish Cricket Academy in 2000. Trained with the MCC Young Cricketers and played outmatches for the MCC in summer 2001. An Under 19 regular.
Zeshen Barber
Hattersheim
RFM, RHB
RH brisk, medium pace bowler, strong middle-order batsman. Newcomer to the Colts side.
Alexander Boreham
Berlin
RHB, RM
An Under 19 regular.
Zammurad Tahir
Rodgau
RHB, RM
Has come through the junior ranks at U15 and U17 level Newcomer to the Colts squad.
Maximilian Gempel
Tegernsee
RHB, RM
A product of the Tegernsee Gymnasium where he started cricket at age 11. His ambitions - to play for the national 'A' team and eventually the full national team.
Mateen Mahmood
Pak Orient Munich
RHB, RM
Took part in ECC coaching course at the new Scottish Academy in 2000. One of the most experienced players in the squad. Trialist in 2001 for the national team.
Mirza Numan Ahmed
Hattersheim
RHB, RM
New to the Colts squad.
Khalid Butt
Pak Orient Munich
RHB, RM
New to the team, but full of promise.
Navaz Sher
RCC Hanau
RHB, RM
An inspirational fielder who is a newcomer to the Colts squad.
Tahir Mahmood
Pak Orient Munich
RHB, RM
Younger brother of Mateen. Has come through the Under 15 and Under 17 ranks. Played for the German Under 19 team in Ireland two years ago. Bright, young talent.
Jakob Hoff
SC Staaken Berlin
RHB, RM
A particularly athletic fielder.
Ramesh Kakkar
Göttingen University
RHB, OB
A newcomer to the Colts squad.