I mind watching him play cricket with my old grandad on TV. Seem to remember he had a right gangly run up.
Derbyshire, Notts and England Test bowler played in 30 Tests in the late 1970s and early 80s.
Aged 74
Reliable line and length seamer who could swing it a bit if conditions allowed.
Test bowling average 25.83, nae bad at all.
Very well-regarded coach after retiring.
Odd beard (nae moustache) though.
Another old cricketer leaves the crease.
Ach.
https://youtu.be/Xt1C00e__5c
I mind watching him play cricket with my old grandad on TV. Seem to remember he had a right gangly run up.
They all have their idiosyncrasies. Bob Willis ran in with the conker in his hand like he was a rioter trying to conceal a petrol bomb from the feds.
Matthew Hoggard had the gait of a fairmer running in carrying a bag of carrots on his left shoulder.
I seem to remember Hendrick commenting that his “side-on” delivery helped disguise his grip and seam position, and therefore pace, and possible line and length from the batsman.