Cricketics Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Okay guys starting a thread where we can share and post about former players about whom we don't hear any more. I just met a guy from Zimbabwe at my workplace. He told me he was a big follower of Zimbabwe cricket in the late 90s. He said he was the neighbour of the Whittall brothers of Zimbabwe. Guy and Andy Whittall Does any one remember Guy Whitall and Andy Whitall? The all rounders who used to play during Andy Flower's time? He was explaining how Andy whitall started became a Math teacher in some local school and Guy Whittall is a hunter now in Zimbabwe and has some ranch bussiness.. So there it is, that's what the Whitall's are doing now. It was interesting to hear all of that. I think we can make this an interesting thread by remembering all old former cricketers from different countries. Let's share if you know about any retired player and what he's upto. Stick to the players who are not involved much in the media.
Cricketics Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 Saeed Anwar, One of the best from Pakistan After the death of his daugther in 2001, he devoted his life in religious Islamic teachings. Currently is a member of Tablighi Jamaat, which is a religious movement in Pakistan. He lead funeral prayers for his team mate Wasim Akram's wife Huma Akram.
gattaca Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 wherez eddo brandes ? I feared him most from zimbos attack. @Cricketics can you ask friend of yours ? He bowled beautifully. He won matches for them against India and SA as well. Eddo Brandes As of 2003 Brandes had moved to Australia to pursue a coaching career, and was formerly coaching the Sunshine Coast Scorchers who play in the XXXX Gold Brisbane Grade Competition. He now runs a tomato farm on the Sunshine Coast Little bit offtopic. But his sledging. He gained fame for his noted and oft quoted exchange with Glenn McGrath, after McGrath gets frustrated at being unable to dismiss Brandes. The bowler asked: "Why are you so fat?" to which Brandes replied: "Because every time I make love to your wife she gives me a biscuit."
Cricketics Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 ^^ found him. As of 2003 Brandes had moved to Australia to pursue a coaching career' date=' and was formerly coaching the Sunshine Coast Scorchers who play in the XXXX Gold Brisbane Grade Competition. He now runs a tomato farm on the Sunshine Coast[/quote'] Eddo Brandes was a top bowler. When someone says Eddo Brandes. I just remember that ODI game which we messed up big time. India-RSA-Zim tri series and we need 2 of 2 balls and last wicket left and Prasad and Robin Singh are there. Eddo Brandes bowls a wide and we try to run on that and Robin Singh gets run out. Game ends in a tie. Also remember Eddo Brandes going after Anil Kumble and hitting big sixes.
gattaca Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Eddo Brandes was a top bowler. When someone says Eddo Brandes. I just remember that ODI game which we messed up big time. India-RSA-Zim tri series and we need 2 of 2 balls and last wicket left and Prasad and Robin Singh are there. Eddo Brandes bowls a wide and we try to run on that and Robin Singh gets run out. Game ends in a tie. Also remember Eddo Brandes going after Anil Kumble and hitting big sixes. Yup thats the series I am talking about. If it wasn't for sachin we wouldn't had made it to final. Robin singh was hard working all rounder but he was ok.
gattaca Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Curtly Ambrose: From fast bowling to music. Can you believe it? Following his retirement, Ambrose has pursued a career in music as the bass guitarist in a reggae band.
Cricketics Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 Added a picture @ Fake Admin. Makes it fun to read :) Keep it going. Ambrose said not too long ago that he lost interest in Cricket and doesn't care about it much. But then later after few years was seen dong commentary during local 2020 tournament. I think cricket is hard to stay away from.
gattaca Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Fanie de Villiers: Since his retirement, De Villiers has worked as a television commentator in South Africa and also works as a corporate speaker. He was a judge in the 1995 Miss World pageant in Sun City. De Villiers has become involved in raising money for deaf charities as he has both a brother and a daughter who are deaf. He outfoxed tendulkar many times who was best along side with lara during his time.
gattaca Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Brian McMillan: McMillan has also been a professional teacher in a Durban university. He currently heads an office automation firm in Cape Town.
Shane Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 I started watching cricketers in the mid 90's, some of the cricketers whom I admired back then, may not so famous now, Nathan Astle, Greg Blewett, Fannie De Villers, Ejaz Ahmed, Asanka Gurusinhe, Henry Olonga, Jack Russel, Paul Adams, Sherwin Campbell, Carl Hooper.
Cricketics Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 I started watching cricketers in the mid 90's, some of the cricketers whom I admired back then, may not so famous now, Nathan Astle, Greg Blewett, Fannie De Villers, Ejaz Ahmed, Asanka Gurusinhe, Henry Olonga, Jack Russel, Paul Adams, Sherwin Campbell, Carl Hooper. You can post one by one Shane. Offcourse our source would most likely can onlyl be some media website but that's the whole point of this thread to have them in one thread and be good read for viewers. Also a way of remembering them. Some brilliant cricketers in that list you mentioned.
saneindian Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Evan Chattfield - The new Zealand pacer from 80s
munafbhai Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Roger Twose...used to play for NZ............My friend met him in a bank...and revealed that he had become a banker. A search on google revealed he now Director http://www.capitalpartners.co.nz/people/management
Cricketics Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 Roger Twose...used to play for NZ............My friend met him in a bank...and revealed that he had become a banker. A search on google revealed he now Director http://www.capitalpartners.co.nz/people/management Hard hitting batsman. Will be forever remembered for his batting against Australia in 1999 world cup.
munafbhai Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Rajesh Chauhan works at Bhilai Steel.......as HR or is it PR Manager
adi B Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Rajesh Chauhan works at Bhilai Steel.......as HR or is it PR Manager thats a pretty cool job..meanwhile what are ridley jacobs,dillon doing nowadays
Cricketics Posted August 20, 2013 Author Posted August 20, 2013 thats a pretty cool job..meanwhile what are ridley jacobs' date='dillon doing nowadays[/quote'] Dillon is in USA. He regularly plays for a team called Atlanta Paramveers in US Open cricket tournament in december which takes place in florida.
Detonator Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Sadagoppan Ramesh. Scored a couple of tons and 8 50's in tests. Disappeared suddenly. Now acting in ludicurous tamizh movies. :giggle: Supporting roles and even played the lead in the below movie. As you have guessed, he has zero acting talent.
mastana Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Hard hitting batsman. Will be forever remembered for his batting against Australia in 1999 world cup. I used to call him New Zealand's Robin Singh.
mastana Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 Sadagoppan Ramesh. Scored a couple of tons and 8 50's in tests. Disappeared suddenly. Now acting in ludicurous tamizh movies. :giggle: Supporting roles and even played the lead in the below movie. As you have guessed, he has zero acting talent. Where is Doda Ganesh, Devang Gandhi, Shiv Sunder Das (the next Sachin)? :giggle:
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