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Bowlers: The Villains in Modern Cricket? In today's cricket, bowlers often lose spotlight to batters. People mostly discuss star batters, with less attention to top bowlers. There's less buzz about spinners or fast bowlers now. Cricket changes, like using two new balls, short boundaries, and flat pitches, favor batters, making bowlers look like "villains" struggling to succeed. Injuries increase as bowlers play less often. #cricket #bowlers #moderncricket #villains

Aggression in cricket is important, but it should always have a purpose. It should help the team by turning into a big score, a crucial wicket, or a great catch. The focus should always be on helping the team win. If it doesn’t lead to anything meaningful, it’s just for show—more for the cameras than the game. True aggression is about staying focused, staying in control, and using that energy to make a real impact on the field... https://lnkd.in/dBcgWseC

Imagine a tense test match. The batsman can't smash every ball for a six But, he can: 1. Block well: Defending each delivery patiently and with perfect technique (small thing done well) contributes significantly to a big score (great thing). 2. Take sharp singles: Running between the wickets efficiently (another small thing) keeps the scoreboard ticking and puts pressure on the opposition (contributing to a great outcome). These "small things" done well, like good defense and running, can be the difference between winning and losing a match, proving that even when you can't hit boundaries all the time, focusing on the basics can lead to great results.

The #WestIndies meekly surrendered with the bat to #England in the 1st #Test. Getting bowled out for less than 150 in either innings is never beneficial when it comes to competing in a Test match. Now, how do they turn it around? Let's face it, they have an inexperienced batting line-up which doesn't know a whole lot about how to deal with swing and seam. But they have to find a way to hang in there and see off the threat, as much as possible. Collectively, they need to know where their off-stump is. If they make an effort to know where it is, they will be less likely to nick off through to the keeper and the slips. And then, something that is very much in their DNA, has to be curtailed a little bit. Playing a shot too many is never on, as far as Test cricket goes. The itch to take the bowling on and score a boundary or an over-boundary when there is no real need, suggests how impatient these batters get. They've got to instill one thing in their minds and that is to score 300 runs in the 1st innings, taking time. There is enough time available than you think in Test cricket the West Indies need to be told that! It's the good, old saying. In English conditions, leave well, defend more. Know where the off-stump is. That hasn't changed and that doesn't change either! Application is necessary from the batters. Putting that price tag on themselves is crucial. They've got to give it a good go at this, the #Windies. They've simply got to. #LordsCricketGround Check out my page - https://lnkd.in/d_9Nzr5H Check out my handle - https://lnkd.in/gtgMmTvG FanCode

High Build up structure from England against Netherlands's midblock defensive structure. -Usage of 3+1 from england high build up. -Covering positions through rotations as Declan Rice (Holding Midfielder) Drops into defensive line) to cover fullback projection, Stones rotating from central defender to a far-sided defender covering the position of fullback Walker projection forward. -Diamond Shape created in central space between single pivot and back 3 to bring numerical advantange ( 4v2) -Netherlands 1-4-4-2 closing up inner spaces -Blocking interaction of Mainoo in build up as Depay and Simons applied a narrow zonal marking towards mainoo. -Narrow boxes to block the interaction of attackers ( saka,foden) present in pockets. #EUROS2024 #EURO2024 #ENG #ENGLAND #SOUTHGATE #NETHERLANDS #FUSSBALL #FOOTBALL #FUTEBOL #FUTBOL #FOOTBALLTACTICS

Known as the "gentleman's game," cricket is a game with a strong historical and tactical foundation. The fundamental objective of cricket is for both teams to score runs and remove the batsmen from the other team. With a rectangular 22-yard pitch in the middle of the field, the game is played on a big oval layout. Two innings, each with six balls delivered to the batsman by a bowler, make up a normal match for each team. The basic aim of the batsman is to strike the ball and run between two sets of wooden stumps, known as "wickets," in order to score runs and safeguard their wicket. Teams that field players place themselves tactically to catch balls and stop runs. The duration of a cricket match can range from several hours to many days. #cricket #passion #gentleman #field #strike #team #27

Cricket, a game of strategy and skill. Imagine a sunny day, a lush green field, and the sound of leather on willow. Two teams battle it out with bat and ball, the objective: score more runs than the opponent. The bowler runs up and delivers the ball, the batsman, eyes focused, aims to strike it cleanly, sending it soaring across the field. Runs are scored, wickets are taken, and the crowd erupts in cheers. Cricket, a sport that captivates millions, a game where every ball tells a story. #CricketMasterclass #LearnToPlayCricket @sachin_rt

How did Bazball go against Gazball? This article gives 5 thoughts from a UK pundit. From the Gazball side we could ask: 1: Given our test matchwinning spinbowling allrounder was again not the one usually preferred, is Glen Phillips reduced to being our Jonty Rhodes? 2: Did sentiment help lose the test series?Should Southee have retired/ been dropped after the Indian triumph? 3: Is Will Young the poor man's right handed Stephen Fleming? He'll make impressive 30s to 70s but not convert as many as he should to centuries. 4: Can we please, please, please look after Will O'Rourke! He's the most exciting thing to happen to NZ cricket since Kane Williamson. 5: Is Ish Sodhi's real future in the commentary box? He was impressively insightful and engaging; conversely is Mark Richardson somehow related to David Seymour? I always felt we were 10 seconds away from an ACT party political broadcast when he was behind the microphone. https://lnkd.in/gvqgwytw

🚀 OPPOSITION ANALYSIS SPOTLIGHT: William Harry Rhodes - Warwickshire County Cricket Club 🚀 Over the last three seasons of the County Championship, I've delved into the performance of WH Rhodes from Warwickshire, unveiling some intriguing insights into his batting patterns 📊 🔍 KEY FINDINGS: 1) Batting Average in Early Overs: Rhodes' average between overs 1-15 stands at 15, significantly below the benchmark of 27 for top-order batters. 2) First 30 Balls Vulnerability: A closer look at his first 30 balls reveals a batting average of just 7.4 when facing deliveries in the channel line, predominantly dismissed by Right-Arm Fast Medium bowlers pitching at Length from Around the Wicket (Visual 1 in the Package). 3) Dismissal Pattern: 60% of these dismissals were caught (WK, First Slip, Gully) while playing on the front foot (Visual 2 in the Package). 🎯 STRATEGIC EXPLOITATION: Right-Arm Fast Medium bowling length balls in the channel line from around the wicket and encouraging Rhodes to play on the front foot can be highly effective ways to capitalise on this vulnerability (Video Dismissals in the Package). #WarwickshireCountyCricketClub #BirminghamBears #BirminghamPhoenix #PerformanceAnalysis #oppositionanalysis #CountyChampionship #Edbagston #CricketAnalysis #PerformanceInsights #StrategicBowling #WHRhodes #CricketStrategy #DataDriven Video Package: