The Alternative Cricket Dictionary: Letter H
Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 7:20 am
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Hall, Wes Very large, very fast, very frightening West Indies quick in the days before very large, very fast, very frightening West Indies quicks were common. Like his successors, was a very good person off the field – later became a clergyman – but less generous on it.
Harper, Roger West Indies offspinner during the glory days; basically the opposite of what Knighty would call a busy cricketer.
Hooker, Compulsive Never-not-funny commentary cliché.
Hooper, Carl Maddeningly laid-back but, if in mood, utterly brilliant West Indies batsman and captain and presumably inspiration for Chris Gayle. Improbably, now runs chain of cafés in Australia and trades on currency markets.
Holding, Michael Probably the coolest person on earth, sadly condemned to watching his West Indian bowling successors for a living. Amusing outrage every time Windies spinner comes on to bowl.
Haynes, Desmond Slightly (only slightly) less destructive half of legendary opening pairing. Enjoyed a good row with Aussies and not afraid to deploy the game’s darker arts, for instance when slow-peddling to deny England a Test win in 1989. Hardly like one victory would have made much difference, is it?
Hall, Wes Very large, very fast, very frightening West Indies quick in the days before very large, very fast, very frightening West Indies quicks were common. Like his successors, was a very good person off the field – later became a clergyman – but less generous on it.
Harper, Roger West Indies offspinner during the glory days; basically the opposite of what Knighty would call a busy cricketer.
Hooker, Compulsive Never-not-funny commentary cliché.
Hooper, Carl Maddeningly laid-back but, if in mood, utterly brilliant West Indies batsman and captain and presumably inspiration for Chris Gayle. Improbably, now runs chain of cafés in Australia and trades on currency markets.
Holding, Michael Probably the coolest person on earth, sadly condemned to watching his West Indian bowling successors for a living. Amusing outrage every time Windies spinner comes on to bowl.
Haynes, Desmond Slightly (only slightly) less destructive half of legendary opening pairing. Enjoyed a good row with Aussies and not afraid to deploy the game’s darker arts, for instance when slow-peddling to deny England a Test win in 1989. Hardly like one victory would have made much difference, is it?