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Dan · 02-04-2012, 04:58 PM

Darren Bravo
Draft Round:4
Playing Role: Top Order Batsman

The old saying goes 'imitation is the finest form of flattery', and it is most definitely true in the case of Darren Bravo.

He is far from a youngster in their backyard, dreaming of bowling like Brett Lee, copying the action of Dennis Lillee or, in the case of Michael Hussey, changing handedness to bat like Allan Border. Bravo's technique is modelled on his cousin, Brian Lara's, from the backlift to the footwork, and he has developed into the finest young batting talent in the Carribean.

His career has made for comparisons with Lara above the obvious visuals - after 12 Tests his batting aggregate and average were exactly the same as Lara's. His first calendar year brought him 11556 runs at 52, with a highest score of 195. His series against India was prolific, however he is still finding his feet in the shorter formats.

Darren is a talent to watch, and will play a major role in the resurgence of cricket in the Carribean over the next few years. Comparisons with 'The Prince' will surely continue, and if he has half the impact on the game as his idol, he will have done a great job.

The Shakespearean Animals CC warmly welcomes Darren Bravo, to help form the crux of the batting unit.

02-04-2012, 04:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dan Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3,071	Darren Bravo Draft Round:4 Playing Role: Top Order Batsman The old saying goes 'imitation is the finest form of flattery', and it is most definitely true in the case of Darren Bravo. He is far from a youngster in their backyard, dreaming of bowling like Brett Lee, copying the action of Dennis Lillee or, in the case of Michael Hussey, changing handedness to bat like Allan Border. Bravo's technique is modelled on his cousin, Brian Lara's, from the backlift to the footwork, and he has developed into the finest young batting talent in the Carribean. His career has made for comparisons with Lara above the obvious visuals - after 12 Tests his batting aggregate and average were exactly the same as Lara's. His first calendar year brought him 11556 runs at 52, with a highest score of 195. His series against India was prolific, however he is still finding his feet in the shorter formats. Darren is a talent to watch, and will play a major role in the resurgence of cricket in the Carribean over the next few years. Comparisons with 'The Prince' will surely continue, and if he has half the impact on the game as his idol, he will have done a great job. The Shakespearean Animals CC warmly welcomes Darren Bravo, to help form the crux of the batting unit.