Chris Cairns hit some massive bombs over the years.
Was gonna mention these two, and Kapil Dev as well.Simon O' Donnell
As did his old fella, with that strange shoulderless bat of hisChris Cairns hit some massive bombs over the years.
Interesting final paragraph in the article, perhaps explaining why modern bat technology doesnt necessarily mean balls are travelling further.So where have the 120-metre hits gone? This is a puzzle, and I can only speculate. I wonder if the tracking technology has been tweaked slightly; it was only introduced in 2007, and perhaps it was not fully proven in the first few years (attempts to contact Hawk-Eye received no response). But perhaps it is just that batsmen with their super bats have realised that it only takes three-quarter power to clear most boundaries, especially in India. When you get the same reward for 70 metres as 120 metres, why try for the latter and risk loss of control? If you want to see full-blooded hitting, check out videos of Ian Botham or Viv Richards hitting sixes with older bats. The shots may not have gone quite as far, and you never saw a mishit drive go for six, but they put everything into them. Many of the strokes that so easily go for six these days look like chip shots by comparison.
Like comparing a full flashing Brian Lara cover drive to a David Warner stiff-wristed block-punch for 4.Interesting final paragraph in the article, perhaps explaining why modern bat technology doesnt necessarily mean balls are travelling further.
Don't even need to follow through fully. How often do you see batsmen following through with the bat going right behind the back anymore? They always end a bit over the head now.Not much need to hit hard these days, just follow through on the shot if going aerial and you'll be alright.
Welcome back - don't stay away so long next timeOf those not yet mentioned:
Albert Trott
Gilbert Jessop
Victor Trumper
Learie Constantine
Keith Miller
Clive Lloyd