Which current batsman would have been good in the old days, without modern bats etc?

[TheJediBrah]

30 years ago with the pitches around the world, Smith would average 25.

Running across his stumps every delivery, trusting that the ball doesn't move or bounce unexpectedly - as we've seen when conditions are moving, his average drops significantly.

Do you actually watch cricket?

 

[Blocky]

Do you actually watch cricket?

Sure, I'm watching Smith struggle to get over 100 runs in four innings this season because there is finally a bit of movement in the Australian pitch. I'm watching his side capitulate and him look absolutely clueless against the bowling he's facing.

 

[Shady Slim]

nevill

 

[SteveNZ]

Steve Smith was the first I thought of. I'm saying that because I think he'd find a way. He bats the way he bats because he does play in an era where bats are the size they are. Blocky tends to live up to his name and block out any innings that don't suit his agenda, ie the first innings at Hobart where no one else could get near it.

I always loved the story of Martin Crowe (rest his soul), who walked into the Auckland Aces dressing room, picked up everyone's bats and the only one he could even think about using was Brooke Walker's, who was about 5 foot 5 and weighed 60 kgs. Think the bat was 2'5. Crowe used the same weight when he made his comeback a couple of years ago in club cricket.

 

[Blocky]

Steve Smith was the first I thought of. I'm saying that because I think he'd find a way. He bats the way he bats because he does play in an era where bats are the size they are. Blocky tends to live up to his name and block out any innings that don't suit his agenda, ie the first innings at Hobart where no one else could get near it.

I always loved the story of Martin Crowe (rest his soul), who walked into the Auckland Aces dressing room, picked up everyone's bats and the only one he could even think about using was Brooke Walker's, who was about 5 foot 5 and weighed 60 kgs. Think the bat was 2'5. Crowe used the same weight when he made his comeback a couple of years ago in club cricket.

We're cherishing an innings of 44* in a total of 85 where he didn't protect the tail as being an example he can play in moving conditions, despite three failures out of four in them?

I think you're just plumping for your namesake.

 

[mr_mister]

The reason I and others probably thought of Smith is that is style doesn't rely on boundaries alone like Warner

 

[Adders]

Nice to see you used your time away on some self reflection and improvement Blocky.

 

[Blocky]

Nice to see you used your time away on some self reflection and improvement Blocky.

Oh I'm sorry, I forgot I'm not allowed to debate points made against me... I'll go back to agreeing with every hair-brained thing people say.

 

[Gnske]

Oh I'm sorry, I forgot I'm not allowed to debate points made against me... I'll go back to agreeing with every hair-brained thing people say.

really makes my brain turn

 

[Victor Ian]

This is such a silly thread. Obviously NONE of the current crop could last long in the good ol' days. They were the days before intent. Where would a modern player put his intent while he batted back then? Perhaps he could leave it on the edge of the boundary, so he could watch it and make sure no one stole it, but that would likely ruin his concentration and get him out.

 

[Red]

Anyone who thinks that most modern players wouldnt be able to adapt to earlier era cricket is just a Neil Harvey multi