Vijy Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tattieboy said: Talented but troublesome , the war interrupted his test career like most of them. Yes, I read about his temper (I think he got bipolar later in life). Also supposed to have been a good fielder, a useful bowler who bowled both off- and leg-spin, and could also keep wickets quite adequately. Seems to have been a very solid all-round package.
Tattieboy Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, Vijy said: Yes, I read about his temper (I think he got bipolar later in life). Also supposed to have been a good fielder, a useful bowler who bowled both off- and leg-spin, and could also keep wickets quite adequately. Seems to have been a very solid all-round package. I believe that it's understood he took his own life with medication for bipolar
Straight Drive Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 48 minutes ago, Tattieboy said: I believe that it's understood he took his own life with medication for bipolar What. S F Barnes took his own life. is it for real? He was fighting during the World War, probably in the airforce iirc. And he did this. Shocking if true.
Straight Drive Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Straight Drive said: What. S F Barnes took his own life. is it for real? He was fighting during the World War, probably in the airforce iirc. And he did this. Shocking if true. Sorry. That was Keith Miller the superb Aussie all rounder who was part of World War 2. Remember his quote well: "I'll tell you what pressure is. Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse. Playing cricket is not." Edited February 4, 2018 by Straight Drive
Vijy Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 59 minutes ago, Straight Drive said: What. S F Barnes took his own life. is it for real? He was fighting during the World War, probably in the airforce iirc. And he did this. Shocking if true. It wasn't SF Barnes, btw. SF Barnes was an Eng fast-medium leg/off spinner. The Sid Barnes referred to earlier was one of Oz's finest opening batsmen. Tattieboy and Straight Drive 2
Straight Drive Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Vijy said: It wasn't SF Barnes, btw. SF Barnes was an Eng fast-medium leg/off spinner. The Sid Barnes referred to earlier was one of Oz's finest opening batsmen. True.
Vijy Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 13 hours ago, Straight Drive said: Sorry. That was Keith Miller the superb Aussie all rounder who was part of World War 2. Remember his quote well: "I'll tell you what pressure is. Pressure is a Messerschmitt up your arse. Playing cricket is not." this was indeed a great quote from a great man and a great allround cricketer
cric_fan Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 Wasim at 50 still able to move the ball around Rightarmfast 1
putrevus Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 On 2/4/2018 at 1:47 AM, Rightarmfast said: Irfan had huge talent. But I must say, for longevity again, and for bowling 150+, despite also contributing a bit with bat, one cant discount Freddie. He was a magnificent player and I daresay a way better player than Botham. Freddie bowled like a genuine bowler, and could bat like a genuine batsman when need be. You are underestimating how great Ian botham was a batsman. early in his career Botham if not pacy had enough pace and he had a mean outswinger which Flintoff never had. Even Flintoff would say Botham was better all rounder than him.
Rightarmfast Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 8 hours ago, cric_fan said: Wasim at 50 still able to move the ball around Once a legend, always a legend!
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