In the Line of Fire: The Great Opening Batsmen of Test Cricket - Tapa blanda

IN THE LINE OF FIRE The Great Opening Batsmen of Test Cricket give candid views on their careers, their toughest rivals, their greatest moments, their worst moments, psychology, their strengths, weaknesses, and what it is really like to face the quickest bowlers in world cricket. Team mates and adversaries also speak, including several opening bowlers of past and present who did battle with many of the players featured in the book. Anybody that says they enjoy facing fast bowlers, I think you ve got to doubt their sanity. Bobby Simpson. You don t really get scared of pace, but if one goes past your nose it makes you wonder, Suppose that d hit me flush on Desmond Haynes. I have never regarded myself as a great talent in Test cricket, but I have done well with what I ve got. Gary Kirsten. After facing my first couple of overs in Test cricket (against the West Indies), I really didn t think I was good enough. I thought, Jeez, I m in trouble here, I think I m out of my league . Mark Taylor.