Gavin Hamilton

Andre · 02-08-2003, 03:02 AM

Just wondering about him - have looked at scorecards this season and he hasn't bowled, only played as a batsman.

did he give up with the ball following his case of the yips? It would be great if someone could let me know, as I remember her was a talented all-round cricketer (despite his horror Test match).

Rik · 02-08-2003, 04:20 AM

Not sure about his bowling, I remember last year or something he went for 18 in his only over...

He's a decent batsman though, I hope he can string it all together in the future, we need him! The only all-rounder of decent age and ability we have.

luckyeddie · 02-08-2003, 04:28 AM

Terrible thing, the 'yips'.

I've even seen it in tenpin bowling (and believe you me, a 15lb ball flying up in the opposite direction to the lane is not a pretty sight).

Fred Swarbrook was a more than useful left-arm spinner for Derbyshire in the 70's - I seem to recall him taking a nine-for-hardly-any.

He got the yips - a year later he was in league cricket - and not bowling much in that either.

Craig · 02-08-2003, 05:51 AM

He must be one of the people (or only) to play Test cricket for England and ODI cricket for another country.

masterblaster · 02-08-2003, 05:51 AM

'The Yips'?

Is that like a mental illness or condition where one forgets how to do the things they were really good at?

Or is it just a lack of confidence and a genuine lack of self belief combining with a mental block?

marc71178 · 02-08-2003, 06:31 AM

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Originally posted by Rik
The only all-rounder of decent age and ability we have.

Erm, that's going a bit far.

Rich2001 · 02-08-2003, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by marc71178
Erm, that's going a bit far.

Indeed we have Mark Ealham

Mr Mxyzptlk · 02-08-2003, 07:36 AM

Gavin Hamilton is a good allrounder though. I saw him bowl for Yorkshire in 2001 and he was exceptional (while Scotland were busting their butts trying to qualify for the World Cup). He's also a very useful batsman. It's a pity about his Test debut...

Craig · 03-08-2003, 02:30 AM

Nasser Hussain used to be a decent wrist spinner before he got the 'yips'

Neil Pickup · 09-08-2003, 01:02 PM

*Before he grew twelve inches over the winter and completely lost his rythym.

02-08-2003, 03:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andre International Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 3,112	Gavin Hamilton Just wondering about him - have looked at scorecards this season and he hasn't bowled, only played as a batsman. did he give up with the ball following his case of the yips? It would be great if someone could let me know, as I remember her was a talented all-round cricketer (despite his horror Test match).

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Rik Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shropshire, England Posts: 8,353	Not sure about his bowling, I remember last year or something he went for 18 in his only over... He's a decent batsman though, I hope he can string it all together in the future, we need him! The only all-rounder of decent age and ability we have. __________________ "Age is just a stupid number" 20...that's a rather big number :(:(:(

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luckyeddie Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Derby, England Posts: 17,629	Terrible thing, the 'yips'. I've even seen it in tenpin bowling (and believe you me, a 15lb ball flying up in the opposite direction to the lane is not a pretty sight). Fred Swarbrook was a more than useful left-arm spinner for Derbyshire in the 70's - I seem to recall him taking a nine-for-hardly-any. He got the yips - a year later he was in league cricket - and not bowling much in that either. __________________ Nigel Clough's Black and White Army, beating Forest away with 10 men

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Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	Gavin Hamilton is a good allrounder though. I saw him bowl for Yorkshire in 2001 and he was exceptional (while Scotland were busting their butts trying to qualify for the World Cup). He's also a very useful batsman. It's a pity about his Test debut... __________________ Sreesanth said, "Next ball he was beaten and I said, 'is this the King Charles Lara? Who is this impostor, moving around nervously? I should have kept my mouth shut for the next ball - mind you, it was a length ball - Lara just pulled it over the church beyond the boundary! He is a true legend." The Blog The Portfolio The...er...Twitter

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Craig World Traveller Join Date: May 2003 Location: Super Happy Fun Sugar Lollipop Land! Posts: 34,131	Nasser Hussain used to be a decent wrist spinner before he got the 'yips'

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