vic_orthdox
Global Moderator
As the title says, just people's thoughts on some batsmen who have managed to be successful, or even those who weren't, despite having trouble with a certain ball, or having a technical problem that they were able to work around.
Even include those at domestic level if you wish.
Marcus Trescothick is probably an obvious one. But in a way, his weakness also is a bit of a strength. Because he doesn't get that front foot across very far, he leaves himself a lot of room for his batswing and - if the ball doesn't move - allows him to hit the ball a lot harder and boundaries result. As seen in the first few overs of the second test.
Sourav Ganguly and an accurate short ball - if not dismiss him, they restrict his scoring, much like Steve Waugh. Yet he's been able to overcome this - in addition to being a wonderful off side player off the back foot (again, see Steve Waugh) - and be a very proficient Test and ODI player, despite the supposed slump of recent times.
I'll probably think of a few more. Add your own, and discuss please.
Even include those at domestic level if you wish.
Marcus Trescothick is probably an obvious one. But in a way, his weakness also is a bit of a strength. Because he doesn't get that front foot across very far, he leaves himself a lot of room for his batswing and - if the ball doesn't move - allows him to hit the ball a lot harder and boundaries result. As seen in the first few overs of the second test.
Sourav Ganguly and an accurate short ball - if not dismiss him, they restrict his scoring, much like Steve Waugh. Yet he's been able to overcome this - in addition to being a wonderful off side player off the back foot (again, see Steve Waugh) - and be a very proficient Test and ODI player, despite the supposed slump of recent times.
I'll probably think of a few more. Add your own, and discuss please.