Ryan Sidebottom

[mackembhoy]

Just been thinking about the curly haired genius(I may have got called Sidebottom when he was about due to my flowing locks)

Shame he retired so early, when he's continued to be a top pro for Yorkshire. England have struggled to find another left armer, Willey looking like he might in the white stuff anyway

Only Bill Voce with more wickets by a left armer not bowling spin for England.

All hail Sir Sidey

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[Bijed]

You could argue that Ashley Giles took more wickets as a left-armer not bowling spin

Seriously though, I'm with you - real shame he retired as early as he did and my perception is that he's the best county bowler for ages.

 

[ImpatientLime]

probably dumped too soon but he was very condition reliant.

 

[Noah]

Eh, back in 2007 he was looking really good after the West Indies and India series but he never kicked on. I don't think his retirement really hurt England - he was a depth player at best.

 

[Shri]

 

[Son Of Coco]

A rude Sidebottom is really just a Frontbottom.

 

[mackembhoy]

Sidebottom is king