Alex Stokoe of Cronkbourne Cricket Club has been named as the final ‘Standard Bank Player of the Month’ for 2014. The award is in recognition of Alex’s bowling performances and throughout the year has recognised those who have consistently played well for their clubs or put in a particularly strong single performance.

Nominees are put forward by the Isle of Man Cricket Association (IOMCA) and entrants are judged by a panel which includes: Chris Till, of Standard Bank, Andy Dalrymple of IOM Newspapers and Rob Webber former Isle of Man Captain, and a member of the IOMCA Executive.

For August and September, Dan Hawke, Tom Howard, Richard Corke and Bruce Wagstaff were also nominated for their performances and contributions. Chris Till, Head: Technical Banking at Standard Bank, said it was a tough decision, ‘In the end, Alex was chosen because of his superb bowling performances during the month including two for 11 against Peel & St Johns in the Standard Bank Tinker Cup and one for 8 off 4 overs against Peel & St Johns in the Standard Bank T20 Final where he also scored the winning runs off the final ball to win the Cup for Cronkbourne.’

This is the final award for this season, but Chris Till added that it has been an excellent year for cricket, ‘This award caps off another excellent season of club cricket in the Island. It’s been an absolute delight for us as the judging panel to have been able to make these awards, and everyone who has been nominated, not just the winners, should be proud of the performances they’ve put in.’

Standard Bank has supported the IOMCA for 19 consecutive years, including the Standard Bank Premiership, the 20/20 leagues, the Knockout Challenge Trophy, the Blincoe Cup and the six-a-side competition

The winner of the ‘Standard Bank Player of the Month’ receives a ?50 sports voucher, a Standard Bank cap and a certificate.

Photo - l to r: Chris Till, Standard Bank and Alex Stokoe