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my worst game, my first game
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Langeveldt
Soutie
my worst game.
19 and 10-0-84-1.
It was about 32C and I was bowling uphill at some complete tosser who wouldn't even shake my hand afterwards..
19 and 10-0-84-1.
It was about 32C and I was bowling uphill at some complete tosser who wouldn't even shake my hand afterwards..
Mr Mxyzptlk
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6 and 1-0-21-0.
Yesterday was pretty poor too...
0 (slogging in a reduced game of 15 overs) and a dropped catch (man went on to hit 2 fours and a six before being caught behind spectacularly), no bowling. I had fun though and the rest of the team was pretty crap too.
Yesterday was pretty poor too...
0 (slogging in a reduced game of 15 overs) and a dropped catch (man went on to hit 2 fours and a six before being caught behind spectacularly), no bowling. I had fun though and the rest of the team was pretty crap too.
The Argonaut
State Vice-Captain
My worst game was a final not so long ago. I was batting at 5 and got half way in to bat when the umpires decided that we'd have drinks. A short while later I got a yorker first up and got bowled. Late on day 1 I strained my calf so I could hardly walk on day 2. The captain put me at gully where I proceeded to put down 3 catches. Two of the catches involved me staggering towards skied balls and having to lunge at the end. Why couldn't he have put me at 1st slip. Nothing went there all day. Luckily we still won the final but no thanks to me.
Langeveldt
Soutie
Oh, didnt mention the game that I came up to bowl, and a load of back muscles all tore at once.. Possibly the most painful thing ive experienced, apparently the non striking batsman could hear something going 
Even worse, was the bollocking I got.. ive never been bollocked for getting hurt before, I guess there is a first time for everything.. Our esteemed coach made me field in the slips for 5 overs before I slowly went off....
Even worse, was the bollocking I got.. ive never been bollocked for getting hurt before, I guess there is a first time for everything.. Our esteemed coach made me field in the slips for 5 overs before I slowly went off....
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Bowling leg-spin??Langeveldt said:Oh, didnt mention the game that I came up to bowl, and a load of back muscles all tore at once.. Possibly the most painful thing ive experienced, apparently the non striking batsman could hear something going
Langeveldt
Soutie
Yep... Not having much of a run up can put a lot of stress on the back muscles, because what pace there is needs to be generated with the upper body..
Mr Mxyzptlk
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I understand the basic mechanics, but I just find it a bit shocking that a spinner could sustain such substantial damage whilst running in. You should contact the Guiness Book of Records about that. Fascinating.
ash chaulk
International Captain
what about scoring -37 from 4 overs and 1-0-0-35 in indoor cricket..... wasn't me but they were in my team
Tom Halsey
International Coach
Oh.Langeveldt said:
I have a slow 8 pace run-up...maybe I should consider changing it?
Neil Pickup
Cricket Web Moderator
Each to their own.Tom Halsey said:
Spinners' approaches are all about attaining balance and momentum.
Tom Halsey
International Coach
I just invented the reverse pull - and got out with it. Has anyone ever tried that before?
Tom Halsey
International Coach
Agree - but Langeveldt's story kinda put me off it a bit.Neil Pickup said:
My coach has been sayin I should approach the wicket quicker for ages too - but meh.
Langeveldt
Soutie
Not a problem.. Unless like me you have back muscles apparently made of paper...
Ive been to hell and back with my action, had to change it because I had an excessive pivot and it was putting strain on me left knee.. Buggered that up!
Ive been to hell and back with my action, had to change it because I had an excessive pivot and it was putting strain on me left knee.. Buggered that up!
Tom Halsey
International Coach
Do some exercise then!Langeveldt said:
