Unhealthy obsession with fast bowling

[Mariyam]

As of late, the cricketing world in general and ICF in particular seem to be very unduly excited at the prospect of upcoming fast bowlers and their speeds/ speed guns and the like.

 

I just don't get the infatuation. Its a batsman's game. As things have progressed over the years, bowlers are going to end up doing 'damage control' more than winning you matches. We already have teams where the batting line up runs till no.8/9. Its never the other way around. To have bowlers till: 2 or 3 down.

 

In the given circumstances, why would anyone want to be a pacer. Its a lot of hard work, your shelf life is comparatively shorter vis a vis other bowlers/batsmen and you tend to be more injury prone. And if you are going to get tonked anyways, you might as well walk a few steps and throw a spinning delivery as against come charging in all huffing and puffing and then watch the ball go for a boundary. That must be a terrible feeling. To have put so much into the delivery only to see it dispatched to the boundary because of batsmen friendly field restriction etc etc.

 

What gives?

 

Mods: Please move this to chit chat if need be.

 

 

 

[prudent_kreeda]

Please think why Quality pacers go for astronomical  bids in every auction around the world .  they and quality all rounders are the rare species .

You cannot produce real quality pacers by the Dozen. 

There is nothing more exciting than seeing an extremely express bowler terrorizing batsmen in a cricket ground . While watching them you as a spectator  will get a chill down your spine !

 

[express bowling]

Greats teams have always had great bowlers and great fast bowlers. Have not seen any exception. 

 

In test matches, the only way to win is by taking 20 wickets. Even if the batsmen score 1000 runs, if the bowlers don't take 20 wickets then a team cannot win a single match.

 

In LOIs, the easiest way to win consistently is by taking opposition wickets at regular intervals or in bunches ... and take them quickly. This is because it takes just 1 good ball to dismiss a set batsman.  But a batsman has to put in a lot of effort to put up a winning score. 

 

Let's take yesterday's ODI for example. Kuldeep and Shami were bowling poorly but both changed the course of the match after bowling 1 good over each. While Smith could not win the match after batting well for around 100 balls. Who says it is a batsman's game ?

 

Why do people become fast bowlers ?  For the thrill and adrenaline rush.  

 

 

 

Edited January 18, 2020 by express bowling

[express bowling]

The biggest advantage that fast bowlers have over medium pacers is that ... the skilful quick bowlers or tall and bouncy pacers can become all condition bowlers while medium pacers rarely do. 

 

Another reason why captains want quick bowlers is because ... cricket is played with a very hard ball. Batsmen don't like getting hit on the body by a quick bowler ... and the possibility of this gives the team with good fast bowlers psychological advantage. The opposition fear them. 

Edited January 18, 2020 by express bowling

[Khota]

Problem is the Indian culture where batsman are heroes and bowlers are treated poorly. Good pacce bowlers for their limited shelf life should always command the maximim money.

[jf1gp_1]

because we are yet to produce a bowler who consistently hits 150

[Nikhil_cric]

There is absolutely nothing unhealthy about. All else being equal, pace is what makes the difference. I'm not talking about express. But a bowler averaging minimum 137/138 kph in test cricket is a prerequisite for all -condotions greatness. 

[Straight Drive]

3 hours ago, Mariyam said:

As of late, the cricketing world in general and ICF in particular seem to be very unduly excited at the prospect of upcoming fast bowlers and their speeds/ speed guns and the like.

 

I just don't get the infatuation. Its a batsman's game. As things have progressed over the years, bowlers are going to end up doing 'damage control' more than winning you matches. We already have teams where the batting line up runs till no.8/9. Its never the other way around. To have bowlers till: 2 or 3 down.

 

In the given circumstances, why would anyone want to be a pacer. Its a lot of hard work, your shelf life is comparatively shorter vis a vis other bowlers/batsmen and you tend to be more injury prone. And if you are going to get tonked anyways, you might as well walk a few steps and throw a spinning delivery as against come charging in all huffing and puffing and then watch the ball go for a boundary. That must be a terrible feeling. To have put so much into the delivery only to see it dispatched to the boundary because of batsmen friendly field restriction etc etc.

 

What gives?

 

Mods: Please move this to chit chat if need be.

 

 

 

Since cricket started and until1970's cricket always remained a bowlers game because:

1. The wickets were uncovered which made the wickets tough to bat on.

2. Bodyline bowling wasdone purposely by bowlers - now there are restrictions on bouncers in test matches.

3. The groundsmen were not as skilled and had less experienced assistants with lesser knowledge in those times.

4. Skull caps came very late, so did other protective gear like grilled helmets, the neck flap (since Phil Hughes incident) etc.

 

Last century was so much in favor of bowlers. They had a tough time. This century let it get even stevens and no wrong if it becomes Batsman friendly game for a century. Perfectly fair when we recollect the events which we have watched during our lifetime.

 

[Vilander]

7 hours ago, Mariyam said:

As of late, the cricketing world in general and ICF in particular seem to be very unduly excited at the prospect of upcoming fast bowlers and their speeds/ speed guns and the like.

 

I just don't get the infatuation. Its a batsman's game. As things have progressed over the years, bowlers are going to end up doing 'damage control' more than winning you matches. We already have teams where the batting line up runs till no.8/9. Its never the other way around. To have bowlers till: 2 or 3 down.

 

In the given circumstances, why would anyone want to be a pacer. Its a lot of hard work, your shelf life is comparatively shorter vis a vis other bowlers/batsmen and you tend to be more injury prone. And if you are going to get tonked anyways, you might as well walk a few steps and throw a spinning delivery as against come charging in all huffing and puffing and then watch the ball go for a boundary. That must be a terrible feeling. To have put so much into the delivery only to see it dispatched to the boundary because of batsmen friendly field restriction etc etc.

 

What gives?

 

Mods: Please move this to chit chat if need be.

 

 

 

Lulz some fat middle age person would obviously think like this.  Fast bowling is the most exciting thing about cricket without a doubt and is being celebrated rightly.

[G_B_]

8 hours ago, Mariyam said:

As of late, the cricketing world in general and ICF in particular seem to be very unduly excited at the prospect of upcoming fast bowlers and their speeds/ speed guns and the like.

 

I just don't get the infatuation. Its a batsman's game. As things have progressed over the years, bowlers are going to end up doing 'damage control' more than winning you matches. We already have teams where the batting line up runs till no.8/9. Its never the other way around. To have bowlers till: 2 or 3 down.

 

In the given circumstances, why would anyone want to be a pacer. Its a lot of hard work, your shelf life is comparatively shorter vis a vis other bowlers/batsmen and you tend to be more injury prone. And if you are going to get tonked anyways, you might as well walk a few steps and throw a spinning delivery as against come charging in all huffing and puffing and then watch the ball go for a boundary. That must be a terrible feeling. To have put so much into the delivery only to see it dispatched to the boundary because of batsmen friendly field restriction etc etc.

 

What gives?

 

Mods: Please move this to chit chat if need be.

 

 

 

 

excellent post.

[zen]

8 hours ago, Mariyam said:

In the given circumstances, why would anyone want to be a pacer. Its a lot of hard work, your shelf life is comparatively shorter vis a vis other bowlers/batsmen and you tend to be more injury prone. And if you are going to get tonked anyways, you might as well walk a few steps and throw a spinning delivery as against come charging in all huffing and puffing and then watch the ball go for a boundary. That must be a terrible feeling. To have put so much into the delivery only to see it dispatched to the boundary because of batsmen friendly field restriction etc etc.

For the love for the art of fast bowling and game .... much like how painters chose to paint when they may not necessarily make big $$$ painting    .... Though good fast bowlers, since they are relatively rare, eventually get $$$ too 

 

On the other hand, if you are a Doda Ganesh (though he may have a good FC record), trying to be a Donald, that unhealthy obsession may not turn out well unless someone like Dhoni spots you to play for CSK 

Edited January 18, 2020 by zen

[Mariyam]

11 hours ago, Vilander said:

Lulz some fat middle age person would obviously think like this.  Fast bowling is the most exciting thing about cricket without a doubt and is being celebrated rightly.

Can't argue with that. Who better than you would know how fat middle aged people think.

However, this is a thread on fast bowling. You can take your insights on the psyche of the said demographic to forums.malepatternbalding.com.

I sure you would feel quite at home there.

Edited January 19, 2020 by Mariyam

[bhakum20]

without fast bowling I wouldn’t even watch cricket. It’s a terribly boring sport without it

[putrevus]

Fast bowlers are the ace in the pack, they are the match winners in any format.They are the lifeline of the cricket.Cricket becomes a boring game without fast bowlers.

 

This is the golden age for Indian fast bowlers that is why there is excitement to see fast bowlers.

[Vilander]

On 1/19/2020 at 2:15 AM, Mariyam said:

Can't argue with that. Who better than you would know how fat middle aged people think.

However, this is a thread on fast bowling. You can take your insights on the psyche of the said demographic to forums.malepatternbalding.com.

I sure you would feel quite at home there.

Lol auntyji you will fit right with lululemon here we are always looking for beginners

[vvvslaxman]

Not as bad as Hollywood actors being obsessed with Muscles. 

[raki05]

3 hours ago, vvvslaxman said:

Not as bad as Hollywood actors being obsessed with Muscles. 

Even Bollywood actors......look at some of these new guys already skinny and getting 6 packs in the X-ray frame.