The tragicomedy of Joe Burns innings. A good laugh for the spectators; a possible career ending episode for the batsman. It’s hard not to chuckle, yet feel sorry for the struggle and winter what must be going through his mind!
Ouch..poignantly worded and apt to this poor fellow's batting woes currently. The trials and hardships of Elliot, Blewett, North, Cowan, Maddinson et all come to mind. Batting for a living must be a nightmare.
One thing I've always loved about cricket is the different kinds of nightmares it produces. batting is the quick pain that you can't do anything about. And bowling is this endless torture that never ends.
You're on a roll. So well written!
This 8 ball innings from Ross Taylor today reminded of this innings and article. And my goodness, Taylor's was worse than this.
Degree of difficulty was higher. But he’s also a better player.
The tragicomedy of Joe Burns innings. A good laugh for the spectators; a possible career ending episode for the batsman. It’s hard not to chuckle, yet feel sorry for the struggle and winter what must be going through his mind!
Ouch..poignantly worded and apt to this poor fellow's batting woes currently. The trials and hardships of Elliot, Blewett, North, Cowan, Maddinson et all come to mind. Batting for a living must be a nightmare.
One thing I've always loved about cricket is the different kinds of nightmares it produces. batting is the quick pain that you can't do anything about. And bowling is this endless torture that never ends.
Mate he has a family!
yes, I'm pretty sure they saw it too
Genuinely painful read
I’ve seen tougher ten ball innings, but I can’t remember when