Sir Curtly: Dont sledge
Sat, Jul 4, '15
London—Cricketers who sledge opponents are trying to compensate for their own lack of skill, according to one of the greatest fast bowlers in history. The Ashes, which starts in Cardiff on Wednesday, is again expected to be a battleground for verbal intimidation between England’s and Australia’s most aggressive characters.
But Sir Curtly Ambrose, who took 405 wickets in 98 Tests for West Indies, believes the practice is virtually pointless. Bowling with consistent pace and accuracy, the 6ft 8in Ambrose menaced the world’s best batsmen from 1988-2000, while remaining a man of few words. Indeed, Ambrose believes umpires do not punish sledging severely enough.
