Can a bowler find a way to exploit a batter’s anatomy and his movements? England did it to Bradman and Co. in the Bodyline series in 1932-33 but modern bowlers have tried a variation of this strategy too and turned in unforgettable spells.
Apple Podcasts
SpotifyTalking Points:
- The essence of Bodyline
- Wahab Riaz v Watson in Adelaide, 2015
- The left-armer’s unusual advantage when cramping the right-handers
- Mitchell Johnson’s spell from hell at the Gabba in 2013
- Why it is relatively easy for a batter to leave some short balls compared to others
- Tendulkar v red hot Australian pace in Ahmedabad in 2011
- Allan Donald v Mike Atherton, Trent Bridge, 1998
- The disadvantage of the back-and-across movement for right-hand batters
- Wasim Akram v Rahul Dravid, Chennai, 1999
- Fearless: Mohinder Amarnath memoir – Amazon
Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Prashant DP (@prashantdptweet) | Medium
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Related
- Wahab Riaz spell v Watson – YouTube
- Mohammad Amir to Watson – YouTube
- Mitchell Johnson at the Gabba, 2013 – YouTube
- How the summer of Johnson changed cricket – ESPNcricinfo
- Allan Donald v Mike Atherton, Trent Bridge, 1998 – YouTube
- Allan Donald fast bowling masterclass – YouTube
- Wasim Akram v Dravid, Chennai, 1999 – YouTube
- India. Pakistan. Chennai. 1999 – Siddhartha Vaidyanathan – ESPNcricinfo
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