Craig
World Traveller
Ok you have been given a time machine to go back to any era of cricket, be it from the 90's to the 1870's, but for the sake of this thread I would prefer if you went back to an era you didn't see. But if you watched cricket in the 80's for example and enjoyed it, then by-all means.
As for me I would go back to the 30's and it isn't just to watch Bradman bat. But for me I would have loved to have watched Bodyline and especially in Adelaide where a roit nearly broke out and where Bradman only averaged just over 50 (it would probably be considered a form slump for him ).
But also to watch the likes of one cricket's all-time great (IMO) left arm finger spinners Hedley Veriety (sp?) who had some success against Bradman and his record indicates he must have been damn near unplayable on a sticky wicket (because they were uncovered) which probably would have made the current greats as amatuer club cricketers.
I also would have loved the chance to watch the likes of Ponsford, Woodfull, Sutcfliffe, Hobbs bat, and should I not forget the great George Headley not should I not mention Archie Thompson (who was born in Scotland) who only got to play 8 Tests before tragically passing away at 23.
For bowling the likes of O'Reilly, Grimmett, Voce, Larwood would probably have been great to watch and I believe Alec Bedser came on to the scene in the 30's so I could had him to the list.
Not just the players but I would have loved to have gone to a FC, Tour, or Test match that was packed to the rafters when Bradman played and budgeted on him doing well (certainly the case for County sides on Ashes tours).
Yours?
As for me I would go back to the 30's and it isn't just to watch Bradman bat. But for me I would have loved to have watched Bodyline and especially in Adelaide where a roit nearly broke out and where Bradman only averaged just over 50 (it would probably be considered a form slump for him ).
But also to watch the likes of one cricket's all-time great (IMO) left arm finger spinners Hedley Veriety (sp?) who had some success against Bradman and his record indicates he must have been damn near unplayable on a sticky wicket (because they were uncovered) which probably would have made the current greats as amatuer club cricketers.
I also would have loved the chance to watch the likes of Ponsford, Woodfull, Sutcfliffe, Hobbs bat, and should I not forget the great George Headley not should I not mention Archie Thompson (who was born in Scotland) who only got to play 8 Tests before tragically passing away at 23.
For bowling the likes of O'Reilly, Grimmett, Voce, Larwood would probably have been great to watch and I believe Alec Bedser came on to the scene in the 30's so I could had him to the list.
Not just the players but I would have loved to have gone to a FC, Tour, or Test match that was packed to the rafters when Bradman played and budgeted on him doing well (certainly the case for County sides on Ashes tours).
Yours?