The Grasshoppers are looking for umpires or scorers across Ireland who would be interested in touring with them next year for the 17-day trip to India. They have had some excellent umpires on  tour with  them previously in Peter White, Keith Smith and Ivan Reid. Scorer Joy Smith also  travelled with her husband Keith on the tour to South Africa  just over a year ago.

But the Grasshoppers now need some new blood and if anyone is interested please e-mail Neil Russell at neilrussell_2000@yahoo.com

Just on the tour itself, interest in the tour has been phenomenal with what is now looking like a very strong squad in place. If there is anyone out there that loves their cricket and would like to tour India as a supporter/alickado then also please feel free to contact Neil. The Grasshoppers have already secured the services of a certain "forum editor" for the trip!!