Mark Ramprakash

[lesblue]

In my opinion, the finest English batsman of recent years. A guy in his forties, who makes batting so wonderfully enjoyable to watch. Just a pity that (by all accounts) he was a bit of a scallywag in his younger days, I'm sure with more dedication he could have become one the all-time greats.
Not a question, I know, just an observation.

[Francis Asis]

AND he's drop dead gorgeous too.

[rowanwitch]

Bl*ody good dancer too....I'm still having flash backs about the Argentine Tango he did with Karen on strictly let alone his salsa....

[Everhelpful]

Couldn't agree with you more,les,think his friendship with Mike Rosebery didn't help.

[askyourgran]

Hasn't he just left his wife for the Strictly dancer? Nice.

[Ric.ror]

I have to say the most enjoyable batsman I ever saw was David Gower. he had a grace I have never seen matched yet. Mind you I dont watch cricket anymore

[rowanwitch]

ric.ror remember david gower... he was good to watch... wonderful control and timing

[steg]

he is my favourite as well, i like how he can run his shop and still manage to play rounders, .......superstar that he is

[jno]

he once protested to an umpire who gave him out 'You're playing with my livelihood here!' Class.

[steg]

but not as labour intensive as no handers

[rowanwitch]

Always a joy to watch a difficult skill performed well.....be it a sporting technique performed by a 'natural', or a craftsman at work

[flicrat]

Well,he's not exactly a joy to watch if you are a Leicestershire supporter, though we did get him out fairly quickly this morning. Though I have one fond memory of us getting him out quickly in a one day match and him going off with a face like thunder and ( allegedly) thumping the dressing room door with his bat.

[lesblue]

flicrat....I think I put the "mockers" on Ramps by posting the question when I did. My son was at Grace Road yesterday and told me how easy Ramprakash had made batting seem. What happens next? Out first ball next morning. Oh well.