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  1. timet

    Battrick Commentary

    The BT commentary isn't too bad (rarely do I read the same play twice), but the player names could be better !
  2. timet

    ***Official*** Australia in South Africa

    Masive blow for South Africa if he isn't fit. To my mind, Smith, Amla, Kallis and Duminy would make up the top 4; leaving a slightly suspect and inexperienced middle order....
  3. timet

    Batting tips on turf

    Artificial pitches can also vary in performance so I would still take the time to play yourself in. I've found that older tracks and play a little 'dead' so back foot shots really come into play. When wet, the matting also gets skiddy so make sure you get well forward in this scenario
  4. timet

    Link to CricketWeb Coaching Section and Resources

    Great site, and I found the tips on bowling faster especially relevant. One more point I would add on the topic of bowing fast is the importance of your chest drive. Just before you let go of the ball, drive your chest forwards and downward in your bowling action (the attached photo is a good...
  5. timet

    Dennis Lillee - Did he swing the ball?

    Apart from his bowling, he was also an absolute character. Do you remember Lillee and his aluminium bat? Dennis Lillee uses Aluminium Bat! (Cricket ) - YouTube This incident was responsible for changes to the Laws of cricket - whereby your bat must now be made of wood.
  6. timet

    Richards still King!

    My vote is also for Richards over Tendulkar. Richards would try to (and often did) tear an attack apart. This struck fear and intimidation in the opposition, and is what truly sets Richards apart.
  7. timet

    ***Official*** Australia in South Africa

    Well and truly transformed himself now though. I would say Hussey is the most versatile batsman in Australia, where he can change his game dramitically to fit any situation. He also works incredibly hard on his game, good on him.
  8. timet

    *Official* New Zealand in Zimbabwe

    Although it was a flat pitch, I think New Zealand's lack of bowling firepower has been exposed here. They should be looking to develop young quick bowlers. I don't know why they are picking guys like Aldridge (33 years old and just starting to play international cricket).
  9. timet

    Two international bowlers and batsmen against whom you would love to play.

    The gulf between top level cricket and club cricket is indeed huge. An example is Shane Watson (before he became a decent international cricketer). In his final Tasmanian club game, he scored a triple century, and then took 7-29.
  10. timet

    Your strategies and theories when you play

    I too am a fan of being aggressive against spinners. However, it is important to play the high percentage game against spin. I am always cautious of playing against the spin. Also if you spread the field after hitting a few boundaries, be cautious of taking on the boundary riders. You can still...
  11. timet

    ***Official*** Australia in South Africa

    Despite the many reasons for Watson not to open (technical imperfections, bowling, unable to convert starts), his stats aren't too bad. According to the latest on Cricinfo figures, Watson averages 45.7 when batting at the top of the order in Tests. If it ain't broke don't fix it I say.
  12. timet

    best bat brand

    I am a fan of Millichamp and Hall. They are hand crafted, use excellent quality willow and have a nice oval handle.
  13. timet

    Need few tips with my bowling!

    A few bowling tips for you My take on this is that batsmen are not respecting you, and are taking advantage of your moderate pace. I would suggest doing some training to become a fast bowler. There are two main ways of achieving this: 1. Improve your bowling technique: A good bowling action...
  14. timet

    How to Bowl Fast?

    For a left arm fast bowler bowling to a right handed batsman, you only need to make a slight change to your direction. If you aim to pitch the ball on middle stump, your natural angle will take the ball away nicely from the batsman, whilst also forcing him to play a shot. Your body's momentum...

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