In the 1800s, batters struggled because groundsmen put chunks of shit on the wicket. The only dung on the pitch now is from the batters consistently crapping themselves.
I have quite enjoyed the bowler dominated games in the recent past . There is a global decline is batting techniques for sure, going by the simple eye test, as a fan.
Test cricket should have a showpiece 'Time Machine Test' , where batters have to bat on wet, uncovered wickets with old bats and minimum protection.
I have quite enjoyed the bowler dominated games in the recent past . There is a global decline is batting techniques for sure, going by the simple eye test, as a fan.
Test cricket should have a showpiece 'Time Machine Test' , where batters have to bat on wet, uncovered wickets with old bats and minimum protection.
That'll separate the wheat from the chaff.