Teng Tan

Teng-Tjun Tan

Born: 15th August, 1978, Malaysia
Major Teams: One Nation, The Penetrators
Known As: Teng, Tengers, Grease, Sleaze, Shonks King, Tengie, Mr. Double-Date, Tristan
Pronounced: teh-ng tan
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium Fast / Fast

Test Debut: One Nation v The Hybrids at Sydney, 4th October 1997
Latest Test: The Penetrators v The Yobs at Sydney, 28th December 1997

Statistical Record:

TESTS

                      M    I  NO  Runs   HS     Ave  20  15   Ct RO
Batting               7   27   4   212   40*   9.22   3   1    9  1

                       O      M     R   W    Ave  Best   2  3    SR  Econ
Bowling             33.2      5    92  24   3.83   2-1   1  0  8.33  2.76

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Although easily distracted in the field, Teng-Tjun's excellent all-round game makes him one of the elite Super 4s players. Not only one of the most economical and consistent wicket-taking bowlers, Teng's fine strokes can send balls flying past even the best of fielders. His shots often go for boundaries but 'Grease' has often been criticised for a lack of concentration and dedication to the game, and these points have also been cited as reasons for his underachievement on various days. Teng's off-field exploits are so well publicised that virtually all Super 4s players recognise his smooth moves and acknowledge his reputation in other such areas far more than in the cricketing arena - something that Teng is unlikely to either refute or repair. But certainly, when in-form, Tengers is devastating with the bat and has sometimes forced play stoppages in order to collect the excessive number of balls hit out of the ground. His bowling contains well-controlled variety - Teng can produce true pace deliveries but usually reserves them along with his offspinners and the even rarer leg break, using them to surprise a batsman after bowling successive normal medium fast balls. Teng has been known to field poorly when stopping boundaries in the outfield and when required to make short range run-outs, especially when playing as the 'double-fielder' in the opposing team, but, strangely, he is one of the most athletic and gifted reflex catchers in Super 4s.

Awards:

	General Service Ribbon 1997		Order of All-Rounders 1997
	Man of the Match Award: 18th December 1997
	Royale with Cheese Prize

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