Richard Hadlee claims short formats harm pacers – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Richard-John-Hadlee-c85134, believes that the shorter versions of the game affect the strengths and stamina of pacers as they are forced to put extra stress on their bodies in a bid to take wickets quickly.
The first ever to take 400 wickets in Test cricket, opines that the 5-day format helps fast bowlers prolong their careers without suffering from injuries and fitness problems.
Hadlee aired these views in reference to the selection of three young pacers in the Australian Test squad. The Aussies are going to give baggy greens to http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392 in the 1st Test match against the Black Caps.
Talking to the media today, the ex-speedster said, “If you are what I call a classical outswing or leg cutter bowler, getting in close to the stumps - which you do more in the longer version of the game bowling wicket to wicket - well biomechanically you are going to be more efficient. You are putting a different stress on the body and that may take its toll and cause a reaction."
The former great has also predicted that the well-structured Kiwi side will dominate the under-construction Kangaroo team. However, he suggests that the tourists will have to unleash a strong bowling attack and take some early wickets.
Hadlee told, “I think New Zealand will go into this series with a tremendous amount of confidence. Over the last two weeks they have all scored hundreds either in domestic cricket or against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 A.”
Led by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LRPL-Taylor-c1849, the Kiwis have left for Australia, where they are scheduled to play a two-Test series, starting from December 1.
Paddles also questioned International Cricket Council’s (http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013.
The 60-year-old posed to be the pace king of his time. From 1973 to 1990, he grabbed 431 Test and 158 ODI wickets in 86 and 115 matches respectively. Apart from being a legendary bowler, he was also an attacking batsman who had 27.16 batting average in Test cricket. He is currently working as a commentator.
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