Well, what can you say about this guy? Awesome is one word that springs to mind. Technically, the most correct batsman that this country has ever produced. He is showing the world that the form of the last two seasons was not just chance. He is a class act. Here's some numbers to look at:
1st Class
391 Matches; 644 innings; 82 Not Outs; 29309 runs(!); High Score - 301*; Average - 52.15; 91 Centuries; 130 Half Centuries oh! and 228 catches.
If you get a chance to see this guy before he retires I highly recommend it. His front foot cover drive is second to none. Watch his straight bat and the high elbow - all text book stuff. And the lesson that we can all draw from his game? Watch the ball. Watch the ball. When you see him facing any bowler that is all he does. He watches the ball and his mind then controls his body. Most batsmen start to lose their 'eye' and timing after 32 but at 37 this one is just fantastic.
Go see him him play. Oh, by the way, he's a bloody nice chap too.
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