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Old August 31, 2017, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Gowza
Akram 19, younis 18, McGrath 23, walsh 22, Marshall 20, Lillee 22, Hadlee 22, Steyn 21, holding 21.

Currently taskin 22, fizz 21, saifuddin 20, Abu hider 21.

These guys can play, they aren't to young. The problem is there is more focus on gym training, instead of running. Fast bowlers need to play matches and need to do a lot of running for training. Too much focus on gym now and fixation on pace has lead to injuries.

I'm not going to go through them all but:

Steyn FC debut was 2003, test debut 2004.

Marshall FC debut 77/78, test debut 1978.

Hadlee FC debut 71/72, test debut early 1973.

Lillee FC debut 1969/70, test debut early 1971.

Wasim and waqar are similar to the above.
Answer me this

How many decades did you cross to find these ATG players?

And it's just not age, Am alright with taskin playing, he's matured physically, others are changing physically every few months, clearly still developing, at such a young age 21 to 22 is a big difference

I won't argue this point, as it's a cultural thing that goes beyond cricket, turn 26 and you're an old man who should be married and have 2 kids already
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