Hi guys, managed to get a good shot of Smith recently bowling against india:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxnYE0PYnPY
General thoughts on Smith?
I'v really noticed in the recent games Smith has really slowed his action/run up down compared to when he appeared on the scene, i hear Warne has influenced this as the work togeather when ever they can. At first the action seems jeerky and unusual but once you get used to it its great to watch because its full of energy. He also seems to get good revs on the ball with lots of side spin, have seen him turn it big yet, maybe because he has been bowling flat and fast on flat odi decks, but i think we will see him get some more turn as he slows everyhting down and as he gets more overs in the longer formats. He seems to bowl mostly side spin leg breaks mixed with a front of the hand quick slider. Seems to be in the side as an allrounder rather than specialist spinner? Will be interesting to watch him develope and see what role he plays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxnYE0PYnPY
General thoughts on Smith?
I'v really noticed in the recent games Smith has really slowed his action/run up down compared to when he appeared on the scene, i hear Warne has influenced this as the work togeather when ever they can. At first the action seems jeerky and unusual but once you get used to it its great to watch because its full of energy. He also seems to get good revs on the ball with lots of side spin, have seen him turn it big yet, maybe because he has been bowling flat and fast on flat odi decks, but i think we will see him get some more turn as he slows everyhting down and as he gets more overs in the longer formats. He seems to bowl mostly side spin leg breaks mixed with a front of the hand quick slider. Seems to be in the side as an allrounder rather than specialist spinner? Will be interesting to watch him develope and see what role he plays.