roaring tigerz
March 2, 2008, 01:24 AM
While I watched the South Africans, the batsmen who were supposedly dodgy players of spin, pile on hundred after hundred on spin friendly tracks, I could not help but wonder about our spin resources. Its an often talked about topic, but I think it merits more discussion.
Rafiq, our best spinner by a mile, has an average of 40. Enam Jr, much touted, has so far proved to be a one series wonder. Razzak is almost destined to be a one-day specialist, while Shakib would never be more than a part-timer. Every one of them are left arm slow bowlers. They are a dime a dozen in Bangladesh, and there are several more threatening to break into the team. But most worryingly, there is not a single half decent off spinner or leg spinner who can potentially make it to the side. Why is that? What can be done about the situation? Where is our Murali or Warne? If we are to ever win a test at home, its imperative we find a more quality and balanced spin attack.
Rafiq, our best spinner by a mile, has an average of 40. Enam Jr, much touted, has so far proved to be a one series wonder. Razzak is almost destined to be a one-day specialist, while Shakib would never be more than a part-timer. Every one of them are left arm slow bowlers. They are a dime a dozen in Bangladesh, and there are several more threatening to break into the team. But most worryingly, there is not a single half decent off spinner or leg spinner who can potentially make it to the side. Why is that? What can be done about the situation? Where is our Murali or Warne? If we are to ever win a test at home, its imperative we find a more quality and balanced spin attack.