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Posted October 31, 2024 02:55 · last edited October 31, 2024 02:59

coochiee
I remember Brooke Walker. A leg spinner who didn't spin it that much.
One of his tests in Pakistan in about 40 degree heat with Inzaman getting a lazy 329. Loved batting against NZ Inzy

https://aleagues.com.au/news/wellington-phoenix-transfer-details-nathan-walker-auckland-derby-latest-news-a-league/

“I always thought becoming a pro footballer was possible. My father (Brooke Walker) played for New Zealand in cricket, and he’s always been very supportive and told me to just go for it while I’m young and I’ve got the chance.



Saw him absolutely rip it with tennis balls in practice. Might be that ripping it that much doesn’t usually take wickets unless you can also be as accurate as Shane Warne. A little bit of turn takes the edge or gets an LB. Monster turn gets you 4 byes in a lot of cases! It’s the control that’s tricky.

He was probably getting more success with occasional turn and variety in pace and flight. The wrong uns and flippers or top spinners are the killer variations, but also hard to do.

He was one of a handful of Kiwi leggies after Warne, but it truly is a difficult craft to master. Greg Loveridge was another chap. And in the end orthdox left armers had more success for us. That Vettori arm ball! 

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coochiee
I remember Brooke Walker. A leg spinner who didn't spin it that much.
One of his tests in Pakistan in about 40 degree heat with Inzaman getting a lazy 329. Loved batting against NZ Inzy

https://aleagues.com.au/news/wellington-phoenix-transfer-details-nathan-walker-auckland-derby-latest-news-a-league/

“I always thought becoming a pro footballer was possible. My father (Brooke Walker) played for New Zealand in cricket, and he’s always been very supportive and told me to just go for it while I’m young and I’ve got the chance.



Saw him absolutely rip it with tennis balls in practice. Might be that ripping it that much doesn’t usually take wickets unless you can also be as accurate as Shane Warne. A little bit of turn takes the edge or gets an LB. Monster turn gets you 4 byes in a lot of cases! It’s the control that’s tricky.

He was probably getting more success with occasional turn and variety in pace and flight. The wrong uns and flippers or top spinners are the killer variations, but also hard to do.

He was one of a handful of Kiwi leggies after Warne, but it truly is a difficult craft to master. Greg Loveridge was another chap. And in the end orthdox left armers had more success for us. That Vettori arm ball! 
Unknown editor edited October 31, 2024 02:58
coochiee
I remember Brooke Walker. A leg spinner who didn't spin it that much.
One of his tests in Pakistan in about 40 degree heat with Inzaman getting a lazy 329. Loved batting against NZ Inzy

https://aleagues.com.au/news/wellington-phoenix-transfer-details-nathan-walker-auckland-derby-latest-news-a-league/

“I always thought becoming a pro footballer was possible. My father (Brooke Walker) played for New Zealand in cricket, and he’s always been very supportive and told me to just go for it while I’m young and I’ve got the chance.



Saw him absolutely rip it with tennis balls in practice. Might be that ripping it that much doesn’t usually take wickets unless you can also be as accurate as Shane Warne. A little bit of turn takes the edge or gets an LB. Monster turn gets you 4 byes in a lot of cases! It’s the control that’s tricky.

He was one of a handful of Kiwi leggies after Warne, but it truly is a difficult craft to master. Greg Loveridge was another chap. And in the end orthdox left armers had more success for us.