Story Cricket Apprentice

[Jaztheman]

Ooo, may the battle commence.

 

[Wildwil]

Good luck chaps. Let's the wickets begin to tumble

 

[Pakistani Army]

Nice story sb

 

[Gilly Fan]

I don't know if many people in America would watch this if it really happened. Anyway, looking forward to it!

 

[Mr. Kurns]

great to be the advertising consultant, keep it up

 

[Skater]

Task One: Poor Technique

Sir Ian Botham has set his first task to the thirteen people contesting for the coaching position at his Los Angeles Cricket Club.

All contestants are asked to analyse the following photograph:

The shot the batsman played resulted in him being caught by a slip fielder off an edge.

Your task is to write in 200 or more words a passage that the batsman could use for advice to stop shots like this being played again.

You should consider shot selection, pitch and weather conditions and match situation.

This task must be completed by Friday 22nd June 2007 16:00 BST. Failure to do so will see you expelled from the competition.​

 

[Will_NA]

200?! Ah, too much work! :crying

That picture isn't clear. I don't know whether he has just played a lofted cut shot or he is trying to defend it.

 

[Skater]

200?! Ah, too much work! :crying

That picture isn't clear. I don't know whether he has just played a lofted cut shot or he is trying to defend it.

Here is the original picture:

 

[Will_NA]

thanx

 

[Simbazz]

200?! Ah, too much work! :crying

Lee's post where he told you about the task, along with the picture has nearly 100 words So 200 is easy, 5 minute job maximum!

 

[Wildwil]

Interesting first task. Will post mine tomorrow. Have to go learn now for exam tomorrow.

 

[Deleted member 13648]

My Passage

Shots like this one can be easily avoided in the game of cricket by following simple steps. For instance, if the batsman knows that the pitch has bounce and pace in it and he picks the short delivery early, they can quite easily leave the ball or take evasive action by either ducking or weaving out of the way. This shot should also never be played if his team his in a poor position, i.e. if his team are losing wickets at regular intervals. The best shot to play when faced with a delivery of this sort would be leaving the ball alone because as the ball is at a great height LBW and bowled are virtually impossible to achieve for the bowler. This shot, executed in the correct circumstances, can be used to great effect. In a limited overs match and the batsman’s team is falling below the R.R (Required Run-Rate), this shot may be used to clear the slip cordon and pick up valuable runs although it is a very risky shot and it is only advisable for batsman of the very highest quality. In conclusion, the batsman must take into account the condition of the pitch and the type of bowler he is facing ensuring that he can keep is wicket.

 

[Skater]

Culli has the right idea, I would use his as a good example.

200 words is very little when you get stuck into it... have a go, and do it sooner rather than later. I don't want to have to fire half of the contestants at the first hurdle, I want to see all of you have a go. The final is on 28th July. Aim for that.

 

[Griffo]

I cant put that much work in sorry

 

[Simbazz]

I cant put that much work in sorry

As i said earlier, it isnt a lot, 200 words sounds a lot but its not Once you start you'll do it easily!