Odd action

[andmark]

Which batsmen and bowlers have odd action.

 

[open365]

Paul Adams looks like a demented frog.

KP's technique is a bit strange.

There was a player called Ken Barnett who played for Lancashire i think who used to bat about half a foot outside leg stump then move across as the bowler bowled.

There's plenty others, i'm just too lazy to think of them now.

 

[andmark]

The obviose Murili.

 

[Swervy]

Paul Adams looks like a demented frog.

KP's technique is a bit strange.

There was a player called Ken Barnett who played for Lancashire i think who used to bat about half a foot outside leg stump then move across as the bowler bowled.

I think you must mean Kim Barnett who played for Derbyshire and England, had a strange looking stance

Peter Willey had a very front on stance at the crease when batting

 

[Richard]

Barnett played for Gloucs, too, y'know... formed a hell of a useful opening combo with Hancock in ODers...

And was also for 15 years (until Ed Smith in 2003, Ian Bell in 2004 and Owais Shah in 2005\06) the last right-handed specialist batsman to make 50 on Test debut for England.

BTW, Chanderpaul had a short time when he was virtually a left-handed Peter Willey.

 

[pup11]

Paul adams is my hands down choice among bowler, Michael yardy from england has a funny stanz imo.

 

[FRAZ]

Paul Adams
Lasith Malinga
J J Douglas

 

[Richard]

Is that JWHT Douglas?

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Matthew Bell had a wierd stance there for awhile too. Not sure if he still has it.
Setup out side leg, and moved into line mid-delivery

 

[Kweek]

Mark Jonkman
Malinga

 

[Goughy]

The strangest batsman I ever saw (and someone I still emulate in the nets for fun) was former Middlesex batman, John Carr.

He remodeled his stance and during his famous run he stood square on with both feet facing the bowler. As the bowler started his action he then moved. Unfortunately I cant find any photos.

 

[Kweek]

Goughy I keep reading Remembering One of the Greatest Drunks In History !

makes me laugh haha

 

[Barney Rubble]

Barnett played for Gloucs, too, y'know... formed a hell of a useful opening combo with Hancock in ODers...

And was also for 15 years (until Ed Smith in 2003, Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell in 2004 and Alastair Cook and Owais Shah in 2005\06) the last right-handed specialist batsman to make 50 on Test debut for England.

BTW, Chanderpaul had a short time when he was virtually a left-handed Peter Willey.

Ahem.

 

[GIMH]

Barnett played for Gloucs, too, y'know... formed a hell of a useful opening combo with Hancock in ODers...

And was also for 15 years (until Ed Smith in 2003, Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell in 2004 and Alastair Cook and Owais Shah in 2005\06) the last right-handed specialist batsman to make 50 on Test debut for England.

BTW, Chanderpaul had a short time when he was virtually a left-handed Peter Willey.

Ahem.

Damn you Pitt I was about to point that out

 

[AussieDominance]

Chanderpaul explains himself.

 

[PhoenixFire]

Chanderpaul explains himself.

Indeed, couldn't believe nobody had mentioned him. Malinga for obvious reasons.......

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Indeed, couldn't believe nobody had mentioned him.

BTW, Chanderpaul had a short time when he was virtually a left-handed Peter Willey.

Pretty obvious who you've got on ignore...

 

[PhoenixFire]

Pretty obvious who you've got on ignore...

Ahem..........

No I haven't, I just don't pay as much attention to Richard's posts as normal, I'd be here till Christmas if I did.

 

[Turbinator]

Ahem..........

No I haven't, I just don't pay as much attention to Richard's posts as normal, I'd be here till Christmas if I did.

 

[Perm]

Chanderpaul and Yardy both have styles quite similar to each other that are very different from the norm. Malinga, Fidel Edwards and Shaun Tait all have odd actions for fast bowlers.