Recent content by shaazthegreat

Martial Art What do you guys think about learning a martial art for a month along with cricket? I have lots of free time, and know a bit of karate. But I'd like to go for kung-fu lessons. It wouldn't affect me in anyway, will it?

Hamstring, Thigh and Back I'd like to know a few exercises to strengthen my hamstring, thighs and lower back (I'm just 14). I'd like them to be pretty specific. :D

Re: Test Match Practice :D India

Re: Batting Methods I like to rub the strap of the glove on the bat handle. I didn't even know I was doing it until one day while I was playing with a tennis ball and no gloves, I did it. I also adjust my helmet.

Re: Test Match Practice Test matches Youngest players Hasan Raza 14y 227d Pakistan v Zimbabwe Faisalabad 24 Oct 1996 Test # 1337 Mushtaq Mohammad 15y 124d Pakistan v West Indies Lahore 26 Mar 1959 Test # 473 Aaqib Javed 16y 189d Pakistan v New Zealand Wellington 10 Feb 1989 Test #...

Are workouts necessary? Are workouts necessary to improve (i'm 14) , isn't it enough if you just play and practice a lot? I don't usually see much development with a strength workout in my game. However, I recently started 'sock cricket', and after doing it for hours, I really feel stronger...

Test Match Practice What should I do to be fit enough to play a 5-day test match? 80 overs for 5 days would be usually considered overtraining, wouldn't it? Is it okay to play street test cricket for long periods, or are there workouts I should try?

Re: Whats the fastest you have faced? 135 kph. Everyone thought I played the guy best in our team - I played lots of square drives. Actually I wanted to drive him straight down but he was too fast for that - all the shots went square - I just played along and acted as if I had hit them there...

Test Batting (n bwl) I usually don't get to play test matches (unless if I'm playing unlimited with a total of 3 players in my frontyard). Is it important to get test practice? If yes, how can I train for it without playing official matches?

Re: Late Swing Is it possible to ball swinging bouncers?

Re: Late Swing Let's keep it simple. What I would suggest is get a ball, try out every single thing in the nets with a new ball (if you have enough supply of new balls). See what works - it's just that simple - trial & error.

Re: trouble batting I don't know why you have to think so much while batting. It doesn't matter what backlift you have, look at the international players: Bradman had a baseball style blift, lara had a different one, craig white I guess hasn't got much of a backlift, virender sehwag has a...

Re: Follow throughs of classic bowlers Do you have any advice for running in straight? How straight - does it have to be *perfect*? When I run in, I get the feeling that for 3 out of 6 balls I deliver, I have a different run-up speed, rhythm or direction. Do I have to run into the crease in...

Re: Trion-Z 'Magic' Bands Ok then that's it! I'm leavin'!! I know its hard givin' up the computer - but I have to! ::) Or maybe I'll just reduce the time I spend on it (from 6 hrs to 4 would do, right?). Anyway, I don't spend that much - but I can't find a wild place around here..........

Re: Late Swing Well said! That's exactly why cricket is such a fascinating game - and many people totally overlook that beauty!