Ambrose and Walsh

Tribute to Ambrose:

I miss Ambrose and Walsh, two great gentle giants. From 1988 to 2000, Ambrose and Walsh had the first and second best economy rates in ODI cricket. What's depressing is that WI had 2 of the greatest bowlers of all time for this period, and yet won so few games.

In the match below, Australia sledged Ambrose and got him riled up. The result? Seven wickets for one run in 32 balls - from 85 for 2, Aus was 119 all out. Match was over by lunch on 3rd day.

www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/63594.html


And how about this game...

www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65887.html

10 overs bowled by Ambrose for 5 runs!

If you average above 25 in a series, you're basically doing badly as a bowler. In only 5 out of 26 series, did Ambrose average higher than 25. In these terms, he's head and shoulders above other great fast bowlers of his era.

Averaging above 25?

Ambrose: 5 out of 26 series - 19%

Marshal: 6 out of 21 series - 28%

Pollock: 12 put of 39 Series - 30%

McGrath: 14 out of 42 series - 33%

Hadlee: 11 out of 33 series - 33%

Donald : 12 out of 28 series - 42%

Wasim : 17 out of 40 series - 42%

Imran : 11 out of 24 series - 45%

Waqar: 21 out of 38 series - 55%

even after he retire  ::LOL::

                                         

I can see Richie playing the guitar...wat instrument Amby plays?

Claaataxxx ....plus some Chin music  :

AND xylophone pun yuh rib cage .... ::LOL::