I think because Watson is a bit of a "mechanical" batsman his technique looks worse than it is. He, like Ponting does plant his front foot a little, but he is showing more than a purple patch, i think he works very hard at his game and cares a lot about his performance (which is why he gets out in the 90's a lot).
Yes he can look ungainly, yes he hits a great drive no, technically he is no Ian Bell, but he is consistent and that is good.
very much agree with your comments buzz about the mechanics and maybe that was my point he is a very coached batsman but what intregues me with him his natural ability in one day cricket.
He looks like a batsman who is fighting his natural urges when at the crease in test cricket.
And it is the mechanics i was on about by the coaching points.
No doubt i'm sure bumble mentioned it about the hours he must have done to make his cover/straight drive what it is..
Ref he has not been tested did do Pakistan and England not have a decent bowling attack i think they tested him all winter and he did ok.
Prior is a funny one he bats well in in the longer form but looks like a shorter form type of batter but in the shorter form can not do it.
I'm not Keieswetter biggest fan but on his form nobody can denie him a shot and i would give him a few not just a couple.
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