i just love the celebration, hits a six off the last ball for a ton and just strolls off. Todays players would carry on like porkchops and the do a ten minute prayer to the gods
I always found it interesting how Walters scored runs everywhere he went - except in England. Class batsman of course & could chip in with vital wickets with his bowling.
Dougy Walters , what a legend. Six on the last ball of the day. That was b4 willis played with speed in his veins but never the less a commendable century. I love the punters running on. bring it back.
Atrocious 'help yourself' bowling from England, Chris Old in particular. No pace, no fucking intent and he's pitching them halfway down the track. And Douggie helped himself alright. Top notch knock!
@Imrankniazi I've always loved how much effort Doug puts into his pull and hook shots, throws his whole damn body at the ball, almost swings himself off his feet, really murders anything short, thumps it away with brute force. Pity his batting in swinging conditions was so poor.
@robelinda2 "Pity his batting in swinging conditions was so poor."
I don't buy that it was a technical issue. People blame that high backlift and stuff, but to me it's more a temperament thing. Because he was such a gifted player and a crowd entertainer, he always wanted to get on with things and maybe, his attacking instinct sometimes let him down against the moving ball.
@Imrankniazi England's biggest mistake was not picking John Snow for the tour for political reasons. That, and not being able to coax Boycott to come to Australia cost them very badly. They may have still lost but the margin could have been a little smaller.
@KanhaTigerman Boycott would never have made the tour. The Queen of England herself could not have coaxed him in 1974 to make that tour under Denness. Boycott details his dilemma very articulately in his autobiography.
Boycott's and Snow's absence, of course, was monumental. These two men secured the Ashes for them in the previous tour, although admittedly against a friendlier opposition.
@Imrankniazi I would like to read his reasons. I've never come across a great player who was disliked so much by other members of the team as much as Boycott. Even today, you will never hear anyone praise him. He was a prickly character. He was a very capable batsman though - to average 42 against that WI pace quartet in 1980-81 at the age of almost 40 was no mean feat.
@KanhaTigerman He was a truly great batsman (in my book) and I am an unabashed admirer of many facets of the man's personality too. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
If you are interested in Yorkshire/English cricket of that period or are a budding young batsman, I'd recommend investing in his autobiography. About 10 GBP, I think and McMillan publishers, London should be able to send you a copy. Cheers!
i just love the celebration, hits a six off the last ball for a ton and just strolls off. Todays players would carry on like porkchops and the do a ten minute prayer to the gods
chirmchirm 4 weeks ago
Bring back Dougie!!
theivd 2 months ago
I always found it interesting how Walters scored runs everywhere he went - except in England. Class batsman of course & could chip in with vital wickets with his bowling.
RICHTAYL 2 months ago
Awesome stuff, thanks for uploading!
TheJonkerr7 2 months ago
Dougy Walters , what a legend. Six on the last ball of the day. That was b4 willis played with speed in his veins but never the less a commendable century. I love the punters running on. bring it back.
mudslugger 5 months ago
super!
asnhub 6 months ago
Atrocious 'help yourself' bowling from England, Chris Old in particular. No pace, no fucking intent and he's pitching them halfway down the track. And Douggie helped himself alright. Top notch knock!
Imrankniazi 6 months ago
@Imrankniazi I've always loved how much effort Doug puts into his pull and hook shots, throws his whole damn body at the ball, almost swings himself off his feet, really murders anything short, thumps it away with brute force. Pity his batting in swinging conditions was so poor.
robelinda2 6 months ago
@robelinda2 "Pity his batting in swinging conditions was so poor."
I don't buy that it was a technical issue. People blame that high backlift and stuff, but to me it's more a temperament thing. Because he was such a gifted player and a crowd entertainer, he always wanted to get on with things and maybe, his attacking instinct sometimes let him down against the moving ball.
Imrankniazi 6 months ago
@Imrankniazi England's biggest mistake was not picking John Snow for the tour for political reasons. That, and not being able to coax Boycott to come to Australia cost them very badly. They may have still lost but the margin could have been a little smaller.
KanhaTigerman 6 months ago
@KanhaTigerman Boycott would never have made the tour. The Queen of England herself could not have coaxed him in 1974 to make that tour under Denness. Boycott details his dilemma very articulately in his autobiography.
Boycott's and Snow's absence, of course, was monumental. These two men secured the Ashes for them in the previous tour, although admittedly against a friendlier opposition.
Imrankniazi 6 months ago
@Imrankniazi I would like to read his reasons. I've never come across a great player who was disliked so much by other members of the team as much as Boycott. Even today, you will never hear anyone praise him. He was a prickly character. He was a very capable batsman though - to average 42 against that WI pace quartet in 1980-81 at the age of almost 40 was no mean feat.
KanhaTigerman 6 months ago
@KanhaTigerman He was a truly great batsman (in my book) and I am an unabashed admirer of many facets of the man's personality too. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
If you are interested in Yorkshire/English cricket of that period or are a budding young batsman, I'd recommend investing in his autobiography. About 10 GBP, I think and McMillan publishers, London should be able to send you a copy. Cheers!
Imrankniazi 6 months ago
woooooooooooooooooooooo
GetBackToNowhere 6 months ago
Was looking for this innings the other day, nice work!
Kyptastic1 6 months ago