Bowling!..

[lord_of_darkness]

For the people who've known me for quite a while on CW and my passion for the game.. moreso for playin.. and how ive always talked about me and off spin.. now people who have watched me in a game etc.. say that my action from start to end is a typical harbajan ... and i didnt quite believe it so i had to get a few clips done... comments?

.. how the hell could i have similar action.. is it just coincidence? ... is what startles me..

Heres the clip below..


Bowlin

 

[Robertinho]

Haha Reubs!! Anyway, I'm not sure, you look more like a ballerina than an offspinner..

 

[Adamc]

The run-up looks very reminiscent of Harbhajan, but the actual point of delivery is quite different. That's what it looks like from that angle, anyway.

 

[Robertinho]

Is this how you get your wickets? Distract the batsman with a little dance?

 

[lord_of_darkness]

Haha Reubs!! Anyway, I'm not sure, you look more like a ballerina than an offspinner..

Thats right.. its all about pizzazz(?) and grace.. spin bowling is an art my friend..

 

[Blaze]

Hmm interesting

 

[Langeveldt]

got one of me bowling on my msn space, see sig.. Will do a video when i can be bothered!

 

[Neil Pickup]

The run-up looks very reminiscent of Harbhajan, but the actual point of delivery is quite different. That's what it looks like from that angle, anyway.

Yep, I agree - the whole tippy-toe bit with the whirling arms. Just missing the turban, though.

 

[age_master]

Yep, I agree - the whole tippy-toe bit with the whirling arms. Just missing the turban, though.

yep

 

[lord_of_darkness]

but the actual point of delivery is quite different. That's what it looks like from that angle, anyway.

yeh the actual point is just a bit hurried in this one.. but yeah i dont think i come quite as side on as he does during the point of delivery...

 

[KennyD]

That videos awesome...

Very harbajahnish...

 

[Simon]

yeh the run up is, ur action is pretty "busy" though, also i was always taught to try and keep my head still while bowling, something u obviously werent!
but yeh it does look a little like Harbajan

 

[cricket player]

yup does look like harbhajan.

 

[Robertinho]

got one of me bowling on my msn space, see sig.. Will do a video when i can be bothered!

Rich has fought against discrimination and prejudice on and off the cricket field his entire life, and it only takes one look at his lack of an arm to see why..

 

[cricket player]

lol I must say that your bowling action is really weird Langeveldt,

When you are releasing the ball your front foot is in the air.

 

[lord_of_darkness]

also i was always taught to try and keep my head still while bowling, something u obviously werent!

:O simon it is still.. only the follow through has my head going across the line after delivering the ball and then the body pivots back (in reverse motion) to face the batsmen front on.. thats the norm for an offie..

 

[Robertinho]

Here's a pic of Bob's action if anyone would like to see it

 

[andyc]

I was facing someone with a similar action just last week, it looked like he was trying to cast a bloody spell on the ball, it was quite distracting. I must say I like your little hop at the start, though.

 

[Robertinho]

Reuben "Murali" Thomas:

 

[steds]

lol I must say that your bowling action is really weird Langeveldt,

When you are releasing the ball your front foot is in the air.

It's after he's released the ball. He's on his follow through