Article written on a funny note:
As a 11 year kid, i became addicted to Cricket. Since then i have seen few bowling actions which i remember may be because they were kind of Unique, Weird and always attracting crowds attention....
These are the few:
Paul Adams: Mr.Weirdo...
To start with the most wonderful action of all.
Many people would have tried this and would have laughed at themselves. Also known as Gogga, was a rare chinaman bowler. I still wonder how he aimed at the stumps!!!!!!
Carl Hooper: The dancing doll...
I wondered what made him to go back a step in the bowling crease. He would have confused many batsmen in his early days. Carl had a rhythmic smooth bowling action, which resembled some dancing style. Probably the most easiest action to identify, when somebody is mimicking him. A good all-rounder though, who did his best against India in most of the circumstances. Decent cricketer...
Shaun Pollock: Mr.Bow....
Real consistent with unrealistic style. Action which seemed cress-cross while delivering never had any problem with the line and the length. A great all rounder...
Shane warne: Who Caresssss.....
He walked as though he never cared for any body. Not more than six steps. Most easiest bowling action to mimic. Even a kinder-garden kid can copy this style. He was a great purchase for Rajasthan Royals, but was tested during second season.
Anil Kumble: The Jumbo Hopper...
Being most successful bowler for India, jumbo used to hop twice or trice before reaching the bowling crease. Fast uncharacteristic action for a Leg spinner, still made wonders for us. I wish him all the best for his retired life. I am sure he'll be a great coach. Any team would be lucky to get him as a coach.... Still he is not done yet, waiting for IPL season 3.
Muttian Muralitharan: Ooohhhh!!!!!
Batsmen would have had really tough time in identifying the ball behind those two eyeballs, which were larger than the ball itself. Though the most controversial, has almost all record in his name. May be "The Bowling Bradman".
Fannie de villiers: Mr.Hook..
He had weird way of holding the ball, which made me to call him Mr.Hook. I don't think any other bowler troubled Sachin as much as he did. He had a short and crisp cricketing career....
Sohail Tanvir: Standing tall...
Who thought him the bowling. This is what happens if you practice alone. Commentators consider him as a wrong foot bowler, rather he has a quick arm action. Unique and tough to read, but not the difficult one.
His action reminded me of Steve jobs line:
"Stay foolish, stay Hungry" or "Bowl foolish , pick wickets!".
Mushtaq Ahmed: Arm roller...
A flying leg spinner, with an action started by licking the finger tips. I really don't know how far it helped him in picking up so many wickets. He used to roll his arms together, which probably is tough thing to do. He had a great career till Saki's entry. Look at the pick, may seems like he is doing some sort of yoga...
Few more:
Will update when i remember more...
Super Man(junath)
As a 11 year kid, i became addicted to Cricket. Since then i have seen few bowling actions which i remember may be because they were kind of Unique, Weird and always attracting crowds attention....
These are the few:
Paul Adams: Mr.Weirdo...
To start with the most wonderful action of all.
Many people would have tried this and would have laughed at themselves. Also known as Gogga, was a rare chinaman bowler. I still wonder how he aimed at the stumps!!!!!!
Carl Hooper: The dancing doll...
I wondered what made him to go back a step in the bowling crease. He would have confused many batsmen in his early days. Carl had a rhythmic smooth bowling action, which resembled some dancing style. Probably the most easiest action to identify, when somebody is mimicking him. A good all-rounder though, who did his best against India in most of the circumstances. Decent cricketer...
Shaun Pollock: Mr.Bow....
Real consistent with unrealistic style. Action which seemed cress-cross while delivering never had any problem with the line and the length. A great all rounder...
Shane warne: Who Caresssss.....
He walked as though he never cared for any body. Not more than six steps. Most easiest bowling action to mimic. Even a kinder-garden kid can copy this style. He was a great purchase for Rajasthan Royals, but was tested during second season.
Anil Kumble: The Jumbo Hopper...
Being most successful bowler for India, jumbo used to hop twice or trice before reaching the bowling crease. Fast uncharacteristic action for a Leg spinner, still made wonders for us. I wish him all the best for his retired life. I am sure he'll be a great coach. Any team would be lucky to get him as a coach.... Still he is not done yet, waiting for IPL season 3.
Muttian Muralitharan: Ooohhhh!!!!!
Batsmen would have had really tough time in identifying the ball behind those two eyeballs, which were larger than the ball itself. Though the most controversial, has almost all record in his name. May be "The Bowling Bradman".
Fannie de villiers: Mr.Hook..
He had weird way of holding the ball, which made me to call him Mr.Hook. I don't think any other bowler troubled Sachin as much as he did. He had a short and crisp cricketing career....Sohail Tanvir: Standing tall...
Who thought him the bowling. This is what happens if you practice alone. Commentators consider him as a wrong foot bowler, rather he has a quick arm action. Unique and tough to read, but not the difficult one.
His action reminded me of Steve jobs line:
"Stay foolish, stay Hungry" or "Bowl foolish , pick wickets!".
Mushtaq Ahmed: Arm roller...
A flying leg spinner, with an action started by licking the finger tips. I really don't know how far it helped him in picking up so many wickets. He used to roll his arms together, which probably is tough thing to do. He had a great career till Saki's entry. Look at the pick, may seems like he is doing some sort of yoga...
Few more:
Will update when i remember more...
Super Man(junath)
3 comments:
super Maga, ello irbekaagittu neenu
hey...this is really good. Good concept and good pictures.
Hey Super Article M.C...I liked the quote "bowl foolish , get wickets"!!
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