Best Batting-Wicketkeeper

Originally posted by ponting111 If I can process this? I think you need to get off your high horse mate.

I really shouldn't be the one saying this. but:

Back on topic. Best Batting-Wicketkeeper, not an argument about bowling.

exactly on the money W.G.

It has nothing to do with speed, spin, swing, or whatever, the stock ball is the ball that is most used by the bowler, his standard delivery.

W.G you dont want an injury do you? try a stress relief ball they can do wonders...

Originally posted by 143no It has nothing to do with speed, spin, swing, or whatever, the stock ball is the ball that is most used by the bowler, his standard delivery.

beating about the bush, both of you. Stock ball has some charachteristics. Of a fast medium bowler it is the speed that he bowls his stock ball makes him a fast medum bowler. That is the most important charachteristic when you look at a seamer. When you bat and you spot a new seamer, you'll naturally ask the keeper "is this guy really fast?" and the response will be "fast medium" or "blisering" or "see for your self, fool". (the last response will entitle the keeper for some return from the batsman).

When a spinner is considered, which way he turns the ball is the most important charchteristic. That depends on which way he turns his stock ball. The standard delivery for a offie is the off break, let it be 45mph one or a 58mph one, it is still the off break and is the stock ball.

Prabably we are teling the same thing but the approach is different. I agree with you, no point explaining to you well.

Originally posted by Sledger Originally posted by 143no It has nothing to do with speed, spin, swing, or whatever, the stock ball is the ball that is most used by the bowler, his standard delivery.  Precisely.

Edited by maxx - 04 June 2007 at 10:15am

He could become one of the best but he's got a long way to go before he reaches the likes of Sangakarra and Gilchrist.

yes, but time is the only telling factor to whether he is going to be good or great. You never know, injury may severly impede his career etc.

Well, we already know what he can do against Australia, and thats when they had Warne!

Originally posted by samhache Well, we already know what he can do against Australia, and thats when they had Warne!

He has got to walk before he can run.

sorry i got the wrong thread my bad

Don't forget fellas that Prior at current is facing probably the 2nd weakest bowling attack of the test playing nations. As madmaxx said, wait until he meets the other great bowlers to determine whether he is great or not.