Shaun Lynch (adjective): an individual that bleeds maroon, is a great mate and overall embodies what it means to be a Piwakawaka battler. Upper Hutt Cricket is better for having him there.

Happy 100 games to one of the greats!

Shaun (known as Lynch to those privileged enough to have shared a beer with him) joined us straight out of St Pats Stream starting in the reserves and made an early impression on the lads at the annual winter lock-in.

Over the years, Shaun has grafted away at his trade both behind the stumps and at the top of the order. Last season, he enjoyed a block buster run fest taking out the Reserves best batsmen (including, a classy hundred at Petone rec).

He’s continued to graft away and earned Premier appearances and demonstrated his class when afforded the opportunity. More recently, he has stepped into the Club Captain role on the committee and the impact he has made has not gone unnoticed between late Friday nights sorting teams and orchestrating trainings. Before backing it up on a Saturday night putting his hard earned cash behind the beer – our Treasurer owes you a few beers tomorrow for inflating the Clubs bottom line. Shaun continues to give back to the Club without asking for anything in return.

It’s been an honour to have you, along with Stephen and Jo

Source: Upper Hutt United Cricket Club

28/03/26