Cricketer of the Week

I thought I'd set up a topic, although the moderators can play around with this if they see fit, where we'd talk about one cricketer each week and our memories of that cricketer.

The first one I wanted to go with was Saqlain Mushtaq, a guy I watched a lot of when I was a kid and someone who inspired me to dabble with a bit of off spin myself. I've actually gone to the nets and tried to bowl the doosra with a little bit of success!

I watched this video of him on Youtube, and it's absolutely awesome. It's footage of a younger Saqlain, in times of more success. Absolute must watch if you're a fan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhqXPuUaGZ8&feature=feedlik


Next week we shall choose another cricketer to discuss

Edited by Mikey - 24 May 2011 at 7:37am

Originally posted by Mikey Next week we shall choose another cricketer to discuss

I've no problem with the idea , but just who chooses the player ?  It could become very messy if several members promote different players.  


Edited by Sledger - 24 May 2011 at 6:44am

It's just so interesting to see all these commentators confused about his doosra... calling it 'the ball that drifts away' or a top spinner, etc. He had us all confused. He's actually the only bowler that can bowl that delivery properly, the way he locks his wrists as he puts it, means he keeps his arm straight... where as other bowlers almost turn their who wrist around and it doesn't obviously look legitimate.
Such a fine bowler in his pomp, but yes I think he got carried away with the doosra and needed to keep things simple. His offie could actually turn a fair bit!


Sledger, I'd be more than happy if you wanted to be the selector and choose the player each week. Or perhaps any of the other moderators or even myself if that's what you guys think is best.

I don't even think he's hit 35 yet. Should still be playing for Pakistan to this day, what a waste. He should have at least been in the ODI side.

Originally posted by Mikey Sledger, I'd be more than happy if you wanted to be the selector and choose the player each week. Or perhaps any of the other moderators or even myself if that's what you guys think is best.

 Maybe the last poster on the thread at the end of the 7th day should post the new player - I'll call on that poster to do so each week.


Edited by Sledger - 26 May 2011 at 7:38am