Greatest Test Batsmen: Part 1

The Analyst Inside Cricket

Broadcaster, author and stats guru Jarrod Kimber joins the podcast to talk about his new book The Art Of Batting - a deep dive into what makes a great Test match run-maker and using sophisticated metrics to identify the best batters of all time. In this first part, we examine the difference between 'batting' and runmaking, the five phases of batsmanship through the ages, how players - eg Lara, Richards, Bradman - were often shaped by their environment and which outstanding players didn't make the top fifty. Final week of being able to enter the draw for Lord Test match tickets - subscribe to The Cricverse - https://cricverse.substack.com/p/what-the-actual-fk?r=lo2wd #CRICKET #BATTING #GREATEST

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to the Art of Batting

01:09 Understanding Batting vs. Runmaking

04:48 The Science and Art of Batting

10:15 The Subconscious Nature of Batting

15:32 The Influence of Environment on Batting

19:14 Characteristics of a Successful Batter

21:40 The Evolution of Batting and Bowling Dynamics

25:05 Phases of Batting Through History

30:54 Shot Innovation and the Impact of Equipment

37:23 The Role of Protective Gear in Modern Cricket

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