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*Official* CW XI Media Coverage
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"There's pain every time" - Camps
Veteran allrounder opens up about the criticism of his bowling
An conversation with sports journalist Dana Rolandsinghpersad.
"It gets harder every year," said Cricket Web XI and Blue allrounder Liam Camps jr, as I sat down with him over coffee last weekend. "I just realize that I'm not as young as I used to be," he added, "Don't get me wrong though, I'm still very capable. It's just that minor injuries have taken their toll and now become a bit more serious."
Camps has long struggled with a bad right knee and has reportedly undergone constant physiotherapy on it for the past three seasons. And it appears that now, as he enters an eleventh season of Development League cricket, the pain is catching up with him.
While his continued effectiveness on the domestic circuit cannot be questioned, many have criticized his refusal to bowl long spells and the infrequency with which he has operated witht he ball recently. Now Camps reveals the truth of the matter. "There's pain every time," he said. He was hasty to reassure his many adoring fans however, not the least myself.
"I have a lot of cricket left in me, but perhaps in different roles," said Camps, his boyish good looks highlighted by the glimmer of evening, "I've had to concentrate a lot more on my batting in recent times, as I realize that this knee won't hold out for very much longer." Indeed, Camps remains one of the leading allrounders in Cricket Web cricket, but has notably changed his style of play over the years.
He began as a young, exuberant and genuinely quick bowler, relying on searing pace and accuracy to make a mark in his early career. With the passage of the time, the pace has gradually slipped away, and now he peddles his product at a mere 80 miles-per-hour, ranging only as high 84 (88 in Pakistan). But he has added guile and reverse swing to the package he presents. The accuracy is still there for the most part, yet one-day international success has become more and more erratic all the same.
"I considered packing it in from one-day cricket to preserve my Test career, but then I realized that I don't actually have a Test career," he mused with a wry smile. A Test match bowling average of 44.39 is a telling statistic. "And after consultation with my personal physio, my gorgeous girlfriend, my cancer research group, Johnny Depp, and the orphan child I've been mentoring, I decided that it is best to let fate run its course," he said, "Bowling is half my life, and it'll remain (that way) until I can't (bowl) anymore."
Thus ended a rather brief, yet longwinding and ultimately bemusingly pointless interview with the man they call Camps, Liam Camps... junior.
Veteran allrounder opens up about the criticism of his bowling
An conversation with sports journalist Dana Rolandsinghpersad.
"It gets harder every year," said Cricket Web XI and Blue allrounder Liam Camps jr, as I sat down with him over coffee last weekend. "I just realize that I'm not as young as I used to be," he added, "Don't get me wrong though, I'm still very capable. It's just that minor injuries have taken their toll and now become a bit more serious."
Camps has long struggled with a bad right knee and has reportedly undergone constant physiotherapy on it for the past three seasons. And it appears that now, as he enters an eleventh season of Development League cricket, the pain is catching up with him.
While his continued effectiveness on the domestic circuit cannot be questioned, many have criticized his refusal to bowl long spells and the infrequency with which he has operated witht he ball recently. Now Camps reveals the truth of the matter. "There's pain every time," he said. He was hasty to reassure his many adoring fans however, not the least myself.
"I have a lot of cricket left in me, but perhaps in different roles," said Camps, his boyish good looks highlighted by the glimmer of evening, "I've had to concentrate a lot more on my batting in recent times, as I realize that this knee won't hold out for very much longer." Indeed, Camps remains one of the leading allrounders in Cricket Web cricket, but has notably changed his style of play over the years.
He began as a young, exuberant and genuinely quick bowler, relying on searing pace and accuracy to make a mark in his early career. With the passage of the time, the pace has gradually slipped away, and now he peddles his product at a mere 80 miles-per-hour, ranging only as high 84 (88 in Pakistan). But he has added guile and reverse swing to the package he presents. The accuracy is still there for the most part, yet one-day international success has become more and more erratic all the same.
"I considered packing it in from one-day cricket to preserve my Test career, but then I realized that I don't actually have a Test career," he mused with a wry smile. A Test match bowling average of 44.39 is a telling statistic. "And after consultation with my personal physio, my gorgeous girlfriend, my cancer research group, Johnny Depp, and the orphan child I've been mentoring, I decided that it is best to let fate run its course," he said, "Bowling is half my life, and it'll remain (that way) until I can't (bowl) anymore."
Thus ended a rather brief, yet longwinding and ultimately bemusingly pointless interview with the man they call Camps, Liam Camps... junior.
ash chaulk
International Captain
hahaha "tops" liam
ash chaulk
International Captain
KEARSLEY YOUR UP DOWN MAN
DAVID KEARSLEY NOW YOU SEE HIM NOW YOU DON'T
David Kearsleys Cricketing career has seen him on the international scene for sometime now. One could only wonder as to when it will become consistant enough for him to stay at the top level. You see Davids form is not been the greatest, in a recent warmup game against the ultra n00bs CW Yellow he managed a great score of 76 from 216 balls including one 6 and six 4's. Providing a vital partnership with new batswomen J Law who provided 97 from 162 balls.
David Kearsley's innings was a tad bit slow in which thankfully didnt cost CW Black a drawn game. Kearsley needs to get going if hes to retain his place in the team CW Black don't want to draw each game they want wins, the fans want wins and this reporter loves to see the CW Blacks win.
Davids 2nd innings came to a usual end as he scored a duck something that CW Black fans are used to seeing. He's a man with great potential just can't bat in both innings said one man.
During the offseason Kearsley was looked upon as potential trade bait in hoping to lure a great fast bowler something CW Black did not have depth at, but now with free signs of Borcich and rookie Kexing "Subacka" Su there was no need. All we ask is that David finds his form either in the nets or down at grade cricket.
ARTHUR
September 2006
DAVID KEARSLEY NOW YOU SEE HIM NOW YOU DON'T
David Kearsleys Cricketing career has seen him on the international scene for sometime now. One could only wonder as to when it will become consistant enough for him to stay at the top level. You see Davids form is not been the greatest, in a recent warmup game against the ultra n00bs CW Yellow he managed a great score of 76 from 216 balls including one 6 and six 4's. Providing a vital partnership with new batswomen J Law who provided 97 from 162 balls.
David Kearsley's innings was a tad bit slow in which thankfully didnt cost CW Black a drawn game. Kearsley needs to get going if hes to retain his place in the team CW Black don't want to draw each game they want wins, the fans want wins and this reporter loves to see the CW Blacks win.
Davids 2nd innings came to a usual end as he scored a duck something that CW Black fans are used to seeing. He's a man with great potential just can't bat in both innings said one man.
During the offseason Kearsley was looked upon as potential trade bait in hoping to lure a great fast bowler something CW Black did not have depth at, but now with free signs of Borcich and rookie Kexing "Subacka" Su there was no need. All we ask is that David finds his form either in the nets or down at grade cricket.
ARTHUR
September 2006
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So cool, he only needs one name.ash chaulk said:
ash chaulk
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He is pretty cool here's a paparatzi shot of him taken at the recent CW Golden Trophy TV Journalist awards
Travis_Teh
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Someone confiscate Chaulk's keyboard.
ash chaulk
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hmmmm maybe find me some more work to do.Travis_Teh said:
kears_falcon_9
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AgreedTravis_Teh said:
ash chaulk
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yeah but im a wicketkeeper i just gotta make sure i catch a ball
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ash chaulk said:
Things look grim for our young hero.
Tune in next week...
ash chaulk
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thats all you should worry about
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That's not an attitude becoming of an international wicketkeeper. Neil can't be pleased...ash chaulk said:
ash chaulk
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with the amount of spinners we've had over the years i think its good... plus its not like neil's around that much to notice.
luffy
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Matthew Luff aims for leading role with CW Black
Matthew Luff who has recently been selected for CW U/19s last night told reporters he wants to make it into CW Black. Matthew Luff who has got a couple good scores in unoffical games says that tonights game is important for the openers in CW Black who have been failing, and he will have to perform to get selected.
Matthew Luff who has recently been selected for CW U/19s last night told reporters he wants to make it into CW Black. Matthew Luff who has got a couple good scores in unoffical games says that tonights game is important for the openers in CW Black who have been failing, and he will have to perform to get selected.
