It's more a matter of timing - I have the most difficulty playing short balls so I find starting on the backfoot helps me a bit there. I still play most of my shots on the front foot.MattW thats gutsy starting on the backfoot to pace bowlers?? Does it work
I'm a career bowler and don't play the other modes that often, so it doesn't really concern me if I bat badly - but I certainly don't get the idea that having your batsman stand ready to play a shot is a bad thing.
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Anyway, my career is finally starting to progress a bit -
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First time I've been even vaguely on the radar for Australia, and finally 'getting attention' in the UK. I suppose it'll be another few years before I actually get an offer - but it's a nice little confidence boost after getting yet another 4 wicket haul.
While it sucks reading about people who got in the national team in their first few years, I really like how the matches are turning out playing the career on veteran.