This page is no longer updated, and is the old forum. For new topics visit the New HOL forum.
England Ashes squad
Register | Edit Profile | Subscriptions | Forum Rules | Log In
 chris123  hove actually 29 Sep 17 5.54pm |
  |
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Stirlingsays
We haven't had a real quick playing regularly for ages. One paced nation paying for loads of trundlers in county cricket. My dad, who I watched a lot of cricket with, thought Frank Tyson was the quickest he'd seen, but that was back foot days and so difficult to compare.
|
|
 Alert a moderator to this post |
  |
| wordup 29 Sep 17 6.04pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Willo
If Stokes is convicted of ABH in the court, then I suspect the ECB will strip him of the vice-captaincy and he won't be on the tour to Australia. This will really diminish our chances and the Aussies will be filled with glee. If you have the honour of playing for your country have the decency of displaying a basic level of behvaiour. Hopefully he'll be given another chance, but at the same time, let's hope it's the last he'll need to be given.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| steeleye20 Croydon 29 Sep 17 6.13pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by chris123
My dad, who I watched a lot of cricket with, thought Frank Tyson was the quickest he'd seen, but that was back foot days and so difficult to compare. I think your Dad was right as I heard Richie Benaud say that too, and he played against him. 'Typhoon Tyson' will look him up seems to have been amazing but short career.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Dave58 Ipswich 29 Sep 17 6.22pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by cryrst
Sorry Dave Fair point mate. It was meant to be mocking. But it was early and I am an old git lol.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| steeleye20 Croydon 29 Sep 17 7.08pm |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by steeleye20
I think your Dad was right as I heard Richie Benaud say that too, and he played against him. 'Typhoon Tyson' will look him up seems to have been amazing but short career.
There is some footage of Tyson on youtube and the tour of 54/55 in Australia which he dominated after the first test by shortening his run-up. I would be terrified quite frankly and the advice of one G.Boycott to 'get up the other end' would be the only thing to ensure survival !!!!!!
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Midlands Eagle 30 Sep 17 6.56am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Stirlingsays
We haven't had a real quick playing regularly for ages. One paced nation paying for loads of trundlers in county cricket. There are a few "real quicks" playing county cricket but the problem is that they just aren't accurate enough
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 30 Sep 17 9.24am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
There are a few "real quicks" playing county cricket but the problem is that they just aren't accurate enough Yes I agree. All of our top bowlers could actually bowl much quicker but they would lose their accuracy and be badly punished as a result. Looking at the wider picture, from experience and what I hear from relatives in Australia, interest in cricket 'Down under' is not as high as we in this country believe. The 'Mood music' is of cricket being the main game in those parts but actually in the main, Rugby League, Rugby Union and in certain parts Aussie Rules are far more popular and given greater coverage in the media.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Stirlingsays 30 Sep 17 9.56am |
 |
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
There are a few "real quicks" playing county cricket but the problem is that they just aren't accurate enough Not that I'm aware of, you probably have a better knowledge. I've become a bit obsessed with the pace of emerging quicks....hoping that the 'answer' is yet to come through.....being so bored with 82-87 mph. I know that emerging youngsters like Fisher of Yorkshire and Beard of Essex have real potential....but I don't know how fast they are. Edited by Stirlingsays (30 Sep 2017 9.56am)
'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Stirlingsays 30 Sep 17 9.59am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by steeleye20
There is some footage of Tyson on youtube and the tour of 54/55 in Australia which he dominated after the first test by shortening his run-up. I would be terrified quite frankly and the advice of one G.Boycott to 'get up the other end' would be the only thing to ensure survival !!!!!! You don't see bowling actions like his around much today. He looked very quick.
'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 30 Sep 17 10.06am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Stirlingsays
You don't see bowling actions like his around much today. He looked very quick. Don't recall seeing him bowl. But in those days there wasn't all the technology available to measure speed and highlight it on the TV.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| chris123 hove actually 30 Sep 17 10.12am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
There are a few "real quicks" playing county cricket but the problem is that they just aren't accurate enough They play a lot of cricket these days - when Frank Tyson was playing it would be the County season and Test cricket for a few. I don't know, but maybe they had more time to refine their art.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Stirlingsays 30 Sep 17 10.13am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Willo
Don't recall seeing him bowl. But in those days there wasn't all the technology available to measure speed and highlight it on the TV. Not much but inevitable clips are on Youtube. Edited by Stirlingsays (30 Sep 2017 10.14am)
'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Login / RegisterNew users
Registration is now on our new message board
Existing users
To login with your existing username you will need to convert your account over to the new message board.
Sponsors
All images and text on this site are copyright © 1999-2024 The Holmesdale Online, unless otherwise stated.
Web Design by Guntrisoft Ltd.