Lillian Thomson
Hall of Fame Member
In an interview today on Sky Sports News Bob Willis blamed England's spinners for their failure in Pakistan. He describes Ashley Giles as "an apology for a spin bowler" and claims that Udal was "seen to be not up to the task."
Although it's true that neither are all time great bowlers, if they're the best of their generation then they can hardly be blamed for their lack of ability as long as their making the best of what they have. England haven't really had a great spinner since Underwood and apart from John Emburey it's been a case of short term Test careers for most spinners like Cook, Hemmings, Salisbury etc.
Bob Willis sees himself as this great controversial figure and tries too hard to live up to it.
Although it's true that neither are all time great bowlers, if they're the best of their generation then they can hardly be blamed for their lack of ability as long as their making the best of what they have. England haven't really had a great spinner since Underwood and apart from John Emburey it's been a case of short term Test careers for most spinners like Cook, Hemmings, Salisbury etc.
Bob Willis sees himself as this great controversial figure and tries too hard to live up to it.