Bevan WAG

sledger · 17-12-2012, 11:43 AM

So...during my time away, I had some time to think about this, and the more time goes on, the more I think that Michael Bevan was a truly fantastic batsman.

I'd never really thought about it before, but I watched some old tapes, and what really stood out, was the fact that he was an exceptional player of the short ball. Whilst other batsman, particularly those in the modern day, get exposed by the short ball all the time, you really never got the feeling that Bevan was ever truly susceptible to it.

The ability to play the short ball cannot be understated. I mean, at present, there are plenty of batsman on the international circuit who are routinely exposed in this fashion. Sangakkarra for example, is really not attuned to playing short deliveries, and demonstrates why he not only isn't anywhere near the top tier of all-time batsman, but not even in the top-tier of those currently playing the game.

Bevan WAG.

fredfertang · 17-12-2012, 11:50 AM

Welcome back - have you been sampling that suspicious looking fresh coriander from Ravi's again?

sledger · 17-12-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by fredfertang

Welcome back - have you been sampling that suspicious looking fresh coriander from Ravi's again?

It was fennel this time, washed down with lashings of hot screwdriver.

Flem274* · 17-12-2012, 09:51 PM

Sangakkara got nailed by a Southee short ball in the series just gone.

sledger · 18-12-2012, 12:57 AM

Exactly. You might argue that you can't really infer much from one off incidents, but it's just another example of why he's not in that bracket of top batsmen.

Jager · 18-12-2012, 02:43 AM

Sangakkara is fortunate that he can cash in on SL roads every home series.

sledger · 18-12-2012, 08:20 AM

Yeah, very true actually. Shouldn't understate that.

Jager · 27-12-2012, 07:50 PM

Sangakkara injured by a short ball from the much-maligned Mitchell Johnson. ITSTL.

sledger · 28-12-2012, 07:06 AM

See, this validates my point entirely. He can't even play the short deliveries of a totally substandard bowler without ending up in hospital.

Top batsman my foot.

sledger · 28-12-2012, 07:08 AM

And again, this is a prime example of a delivery that Michael Bevan would have dealt with, with ease.

BeeGee · 28-12-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sledger

Bevan WAG.

You'll get no argument from me. I've lost count of the number of times he single handedly pulled Australia's ass out of the fire when they were in big trouble.

sledger · 28-12-2012, 08:33 PM

Yeah, and when has Sanga done that? Never, that's when.

Daemon · 28-12-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BeeGee

You'll get no argument from me. I've lost count of the number of times he single handedly pulled Australia's ass out of the fire when they were in big trouble.

Good point, really good with the shot.

Dan · 28-12-2012, 08:40 PM

Hobart Test in 2007 - despite being on 192, he managed to get himself out caught trying to hook. The bowler being renowned express paceman Stuart Clark.

17-12-2012, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	Bevan WAG So...during my time away, I had some time to think about this, and the more time goes on, the more I think that Michael Bevan was a truly fantastic batsman. I'd never really thought about it before, but I watched some old tapes, and what really stood out, was the fact that he was an exceptional player of the short ball. Whilst other batsman, particularly those in the modern day, get exposed by the short ball all the time, you really never got the feeling that Bevan was ever truly susceptible to it. The ability to play the short ball cannot be understated. I mean, at present, there are plenty of batsman on the international circuit who are routinely exposed in this fashion. Sangakkarra for example, is really not attuned to playing short deliveries, and demonstrates why he not only isn't anywhere near the top tier of all-time batsman, but not even in the top-tier of those currently playing the game. Bevan WAG.

18-12-2012, 02:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jager International Debutant Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The land of Siddle Posts: 2,876	Sangakkara is fortunate that he can cash in on SL roads every home series. __________________ Oh for a strong arm and a walking stick

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17-12-2012, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
fredfertang Cricket Web Staff Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: high dudgeon Posts: 9,718	Welcome back - have you been sampling that suspicious looking fresh coriander from Ravi's again?

18-12-2012, 12:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	Exactly. You might argue that you can't really infer much from one off incidents, but it's just another example of why he's not in that bracket of top batsmen.

18-12-2012, 08:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	Yeah, very true actually. Shouldn't understate that.

27-12-2012, 07:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jager International Debutant Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: The land of Siddle Posts: 2,876	Sangakkara injured by a short ball from the much-maligned Mitchell Johnson. ITSTL.

28-12-2012, 07:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	See, this validates my point entirely. He can't even play the short deliveries of a totally substandard bowler without ending up in hospital. Top batsman my foot.

28-12-2012, 07:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	And again, this is a prime example of a delivery that Michael Bevan would have dealt with, with ease.

28-12-2012, 08:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,080	Yeah, and when has Sanga done that? Never, that's when.

28-12-2012, 08:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dan Global Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 3,091	Hobart Test in 2007 - despite being on 192, he managed to get himself out caught trying to hook. The bowler being renowned express paceman Stuart Clark.

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