Bradman Reincarnated??????

[JBMAC]

I know this should spark some heated discussion BUT I just have to say it. David Warner reminds me so much of Don Bradman. His technique and attitude are closer to The Dons' than Sachin Tendulkar who The Don thought played like him.Warners ability to make a scoring shot out of nothing seems like dejavu to me. I have been fortunate to watch all three play at their best.
I know it is early days in Warner's career but the similarity is striking enough for me to mention it. For those who have not seen Bradman play check out what footage you can find and explain to me why I am mistaken.
His stance is similar, he is innovative,good in the field, bowls leggies and has the unique ability to read a game.
Bradman had the knack of taking a rising ball on the off and dispatch it to the square leg boundary for 4.Warner has proven he can do this as well.
So it's out there.

 

[Jono]

Wow this is a pretty interesting observation.

I'm curious if you could elaborate more as to how you think Warner's attitude is similar to Bradman's.

Also I'm curious to know why you've made this thread after yesterday's performance. Were you thinking this previously and just brought it up now? In particular, during his test tons in Hobart and Perth this year?

 

[Agent Nationaux]

Inzamam, not Tendulkar close to Bradman's style: Study | News | NDTVSports.com

It's Inzy who played like the Don.

 

[Jono]

Can't recall any instance of Bradman going out hit wicket by his fat gut knocking over the bails. Correct me if I'm wrong though.

 

[Burgey]

Or being called a potato.

 

[uvelocity]

jono gold

 

[benchmark00]

Obv Sachin is nothing like the Don.

Bradman did press conferences.

 

[JBMAC]

Wow this is a pretty interesting observation.

I'm curious if you could elaborate more as to how you think Warner's attitude is similar to Bradman's.

Also I'm curious to know why you've made this thread after yesterday's performance. Were you thinking this previously and just brought it up now? In particular, during his test tons in Hobart and Perth this year?

Been watching him(Warner) for a while and trying to decide who he reminded me of. Then it suddenly hit me and it was so bloody obvious I even hesitsted posting it. But as I said bugger it and wnet ahead to see what others thought

 

[stephen]

Warner may bat similarly to the Don, but he's obviously not in the same class as Bradman.

 

[NUFAN]

Yes I see the similarities

 

[vic_orthdox]

I think it draws upon similar notions of what SJS was writing about when he compared Sehwag to Bradman. He just has a really different scoring zone to most players, he's not technically perfect but the way that he times the ball square is unlike anyone I've ever played against.

Weirdly, you'd also at times back him to be safer playing an attacking shot than a defensive one.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Donald Bradman
Died: February 25, 2001, Kensington Park, Adelaide, South Australia (aged 92 years 182 days)

David Warner
Born: October 27, 1986, Paddington, New South Wales

Impossible!

 

[Edged&Taken]

 

[Furball]

Food for thought.

 

[Hurricane]

I have not seen Bradman - but from what I have heard he was not like Warner.
Bradman - I thought was ruthlessly efficient on bad deliveries and would refrain from hitting the ball in the air unless it was a no ball. Most of Warner's innings (didn't see his last 100) have involved expansive aerial play.

I dislike Warner's style of play as it is somewhat sloggy for want of a better description and if he is truly like how Bradman used to be I will stop hero worshipping him (Bradman).

The caveat to my answer is that David's game seems to be evolving as we watch it especially in the ODI area so he could turn out to be a different player in a year from now. And again I also recognise that I did not see his last century which I understand to be somewhat of a different
(slower) inning.

 

[ganeshran]

Warner is a slogger, a very good one at that but a slogger nonetheless. I reckon his career will follow the same pattern as MHussey's. Brilliant at home, and below par abroad.

 

[ankitj]

Needs a poll

Warner vs Bradman.

 

[vic_orthdox]

This is the thread I was referring to RE: SJS.

http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/cri...at-batsmanship-through-defying-tradition.html

 

[benchmark00]

Warner is a slogger, a very good one at that but a slogger nonetheless. I reckon his career will follow the same pattern as MHussey's. Brilliant at home, and below par abroad.

Warner is not a slogger. He's pretty much totally technically orthodox, other than the switch hit. Plays very straight and is good on the cut and pull.

In limited overs cricket when he gets in, he is more likely to play across the line to deliveries, but that's the nature of the game.

Saying he's a slogger is a total mistruth, and you either don't know what a slogger is or you haven't watched Warner close enough.

 

[Ruckus]

^Very much agree with that. Have noticed, as well though, in test cricket once he is really set he can have a tendency to slog a bit, without much foot movement etc. But there isn't really problem with that...if you so well in and can rely on your naturally awesome hand eye to do the job then so be it.