Two tons for Galliennes as they share 207 stand

TREVOR and Luke Gallienne have shared what could be the first ever father and son double century stand in local cricket. The incredible feat happened during their team Vagabonds' victory over Cavaliers in the GCA Shield at Port Soif on Sunday.

Father Trevor hit exactly 100 not out while his 22-year-old son Luke was also unbeaten on 105 in their partnership of 207.

'To be fair they bowled very straight at the start - it was just one of those days where it came off,' said Trevor.

The stand formed the backbone of Vagabonds' total of 235 from 40 overs.

In reply, Cavaliers were bowled out for 116.

Gallienne senior was supposed to open the innings with his son, but was delayed coming back to the island after watching Saturday's play of the first test between England and India at Lord's.

After Jason Cook and Graham Benfield were both dismissed cheaply, Gallienne senior joined former Elizabeth College captain Luke at the wicket with the score 28 for two.

And it was Gallienne junior who was quickest to reach 100 for his first ever century.

His father said he did not suffer from the 'nervous 90s' as he came up to the milestone.

'I don't think so - he didn't seem to be,' he said.

'It was me who was struggling. I thought I was going to run out of time.

'He beat me to it, although he did open.'

Vagabonds now face St Martin's in the next round on Saturday at the Memorial Field. Captain Graham Jackson said the Galliennes' stand was amazing.

'It was a hell of a thing,' he said.

'It was fantastic. Luke has been batting absolutely brilliantly this season and, of course, Trevor has always been a stalwart of the club and our best bat.

'He always gets the batting prize and he's been batting very well as well. I think he's only ever had one century before and with Luke getting his first - it was amazing that it happened with them both together.'