vic_orthdox
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How many spinners have done it in recent times? And how many have done it successfully. I'm talking about Tests here.
The point is that a lot of spinners come to Australia, and aren't very successful over here (well, during the past 15 years or so, as a general rule). I know it's a big generalisation, but it's reasonably accurate. However, these spinners aren't given the chance to learn from their mistakes - you learn a lot more in hindsight than what you do during the actual tour.
So, who are some spinners who have come to Aus twice, and have they done better the first time around, or the second?
Boje, Bhajj, Dawson, Kaneria, Saqlain, Henderson, plus more all have had just one tour. Vettori is the obvious one, and I don't know what the stats say, but he's bowled better each time he's come over, IMO. See also - Kumble, Anil.
The point is that a lot of spinners come to Australia, and aren't very successful over here (well, during the past 15 years or so, as a general rule). I know it's a big generalisation, but it's reasonably accurate. However, these spinners aren't given the chance to learn from their mistakes - you learn a lot more in hindsight than what you do during the actual tour.
So, who are some spinners who have come to Aus twice, and have they done better the first time around, or the second?
Boje, Bhajj, Dawson, Kaneria, Saqlain, Henderson, plus more all have had just one tour. Vettori is the obvious one, and I don't know what the stats say, but he's bowled better each time he's come over, IMO. See also - Kumble, Anil.
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