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jhj87 
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 Topic: Becoming a proPosted: 12 February 2007 at 1:09am |
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does anyone on this forum belive they are talented enough to become a pro? has anyone not in the "system" by the age of 15-17 got a chance of becoming a pro? also monty panesar began bowling spin at the age of 16 and was advised 2 do so by his coach at northants so does tis mean that he played county as a medium pace bowler?
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Pietersen Fan
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 1:13am |
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crickets different from football or soccer, you dont need to be spotted as easy if you want to have a chance, i tihkn anything above 18 is getting to late, but theres still a chance i guess,
if you have something special, you will get your chance
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cricket_mstr
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 6:19am |
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look at todays greatest cricketers. Stuart Clark was a real estate agent before he got into the Australian team at age 30. And Michael Hussey the greatest example of them all, didn't get into the team till age 30 either.
Most young cricketers on the international scene aren't that good anyway. It would be far better to start your career at an older age I think so that u have experience domestically
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NZ_Fast
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 6:52am |
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The simple anwser is no, its not to late if your not in the system by 15-17. I know here in NZ, many players make a name for themselves in top grade club cricket and are then selected for their domestic sides.
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Shane Warnabee
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 10:13am |
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i somehow have this feeling that 1 may 1 day become a pro! It is this feeling that motivates me to practice cricket for at least 2 hours a day. I'm only 14 and
i'm not that good, by batting sucks to the core but my spin is really good.So i'm still dreaming LOL you never know! |
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jhj87
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 1:31pm |
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i think the system in australia and new zealand is the best. correct me if i am wrong but do u join a club say in your late teens and if u are gd enough to be selected for the A grade you can be scouted from your grade team into your domestic team. i dont think there should be an international team until under 19s.
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fishcake14
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 5:45pm |
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Surely the more experience you have of something can only make you better at higher levels.
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robbie
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i have the same feeling that i could become pro i only started well this is going to be my third season and i just turned 14. so i think i hav a good chance. i train every day even if it is just muck about and i hav played for my teams under 17s and 2nds. so i think i have a chance if i keep at it Edited by robbie - 12 February 2007 at 7:35pm |
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spin wizard
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 7:00pm |
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Can't you atleast put in some full-stops.
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In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.
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BackFoot Master
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 7:23pm |
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watch few video from tendulkar, surely will get your confident and skill up
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Pietersen Fan
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you sound like me, only im 16
i do get the feeling that I could be good enough though, im pretty good at the moment, especially bowling, not my batting though thats quite poor
and like you that dream motivates me
and i am still dreaming
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spin wizard
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 10:22pm |
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It's funny, anytime I see Tendulkar's highlights of wonderful stroke plays, I just feel like I can take any attack in the world to pieces.
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jhj87
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 11:14pm |
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haha spin wizard i agree with you, same with lara. when you watch englands batsman, it makes you feel you would have no chance against any attack, lol
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spin wizard
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Posted: 12 February 2007 at 11:17pm |
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RightHandBat
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Posted: 13 February 2007 at 5:08am |
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Yeah, spin, thats the same with me. When you watch a masterful Sachin innings eg his 98 vs Pakistan in 2003 or that 100* off 76 balls. The beautiful look of his strokes, added with the punch he gets just motivates you to keep training and training.
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"His classical hits down the ground, met with a checked drive, were Tendulkar at his best. It was though he had a new lease of life." - Sachin Tendulkar's return to cricket with a 91-Ball century.
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jhj87
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Posted: 13 February 2007 at 5:28pm |
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as much as i like watching sachin i jus find watching lara is more entertaining even when he defends it looks good, same with jayasuriya
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Shane Warnabee
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Posted: 13 February 2007 at 5:59pm |
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I just can't imagine how all you batsman can play, the
other day i was facing one of the fast bowlers and i could hardly see the ball let alone play it. And the thought of hitting these bowlers for 4s and 6s is almost unimaginable for me! |
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jhj87
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Posted: 13 February 2007 at 8:54pm |
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shane warnabee, you only become good at facing fast bowling by facing lots of it. if you practise facing it then soon enough u will become accustomed to it, jus bat as much as u can
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Shane Warnabee
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Posted: 14 February 2007 at 3:24pm |
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W.G.
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Posted: 14 February 2007 at 4:04pm |
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I believe that one day I will be a pro, I also believe the moon to be made of cheese and that Elvis is still alive.
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When you win the toss - bat.
If you are in doubt, think about it - then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague - then bat. |
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fishcake14
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Posted: 14 February 2007 at 5:02pm |
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You know the odds of Elvis still being alive are 1000-1? It's true.
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spin wizard
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Posted: 15 February 2007 at 1:20am |
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You don't get what W.G is trying to say do you?
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In troubled times, being philosophical helps a great deal, it helps you to remain sane and not do any further damage.
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fishcake14
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Posted: 15 February 2007 at 6:59pm |
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Yeah, I get WG, mate. I was just making the point.
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W.G.
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Posted: 15 February 2007 at 9:46pm |
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When you win the toss - bat.
If you are in doubt, think about it - then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague - then bat. |
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MrLee
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Posted: 16 February 2007 at 11:45am |
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Its all in the mind.
Nothing is impossible, or as Adidas put it, "Impossible is nothing". You can only try your best, and if something is meant to happen, it will. Edited by MrLee - 16 February 2007 at 11:45am |
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Shane Warnabee
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Posted: 16 February 2007 at 4:40pm |
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exactly
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W.G.
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Posted: 17 February 2007 at 7:32am |
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When you win the toss - bat.
If you are in doubt, think about it - then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague - then bat. |
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MrLee
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Posted: 17 February 2007 at 8:23am |
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I would have to disagree. I reckon you should put all of our eggs in one basket. It will pay off if you work hard enough. As I said, Nothing is impossible. If someone actually puts their heart and mind to something, they WILL achieve it. I don't care about this improbable, impossible, realist whatever. To achieve something impossible or should i say "improbable" you can't have the mind of a realist, otherwise nothing will happen. |
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W.G.
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Posted: 17 February 2007 at 8:30am |
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So thought hoards of would-be professional footballers resigned to a life without a second career because not only were their eggs all in one basket, but they all broke!
Never take up teaching! |
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When you win the toss - bat.
If you are in doubt, think about it - then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague - then bat. |
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Shane Warnabee
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Posted: 17 February 2007 at 10:56am |
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Then many of those footballers were idiots. I will
never give up my education to start a career in cricket but i shall certainly practice hard and try and become good.Maybe there is a chance of getting sports scholarships as well |
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