Here
we bring you some of the best cricket clips the megaweb has to offer
in our weekly link archive. We hope you enjoy these clips and greatly
welcome the submission of links to videos of a similar nature.
It
is sadening, although not entirely surprising, to note that there
is, as yet, no video documentation of AMCC exploits available to
stream on the world wide web. One hopes, for all our sakes, this
remains the case.
Tuesday May 10th 2011
In homage to Charlie Van Oppens wonder catch at Ockham last weekend, we present this example from Chaminda Vaas of Sri Lanka - not quite in the CVO league but a good attempt nonetheless...
Tuesday May 3rd 2011
An interesting encounter between 'England's' Kevin Pietersen and Harbhajan Singh of India, something tells me that they're not exactly the
best of friends...
Monday April 25th 2011
I've seen some exceptional appeals in my time, and have probably been guilty of a few ludicrous ones myself, but this effort from New Zealand's eternally studentesque skipper Daniel Vettori is really something else. He moves well for a big man!
Tuesday April 12th 2011
It's the age old question. The match up that has forever fascinated the cricket watching world. The one you've all been waiting for... Yes, that's right, we bring you Shane Warne vs Hugh Jackman!
Wednesday March 16th 2011
So, the new season will shortly be upon us. Bats are being oiled, enormous, strangely smelling bags are being unearthed and their equally suspicious contents reviewed, repaired and revived as necessary - all in anticipation of another glorious Mariners season. I trust your preparations are as thorough as this...
Tuesday April 27th 2010
I don't know about you but for some reason I can't get enough of this catch. I think the memory of this moment will stay with me for a long, long time (bad luck you Aussies). On a nother note, am I weird for wanting to be held aloft like that by Freddie...?
Tuesday April 20th 2010
Now that's a catch. Superb anticipation from this fielder to snag a beauty...
Sunday April 11th 2010
Ever wondered what all that stuff is players talk about in post match interviews?
Tuesday
11th August 2009 Banger using his head to facilitate
a catch aided by the not-always-able Geraint Jones. This has
to be one of the most remarkable slip catches ever witnessed.
Thursday
23rd July 2009 The Ashes according to Mitchell
and Webb. This surreal sketch shows the all to obvious failings
of movie studios attempting to make a film based aorund the
greatest sporting contest the world has ever seen...
Thursday
16th July 2009 The perils of playing this wonderful
game of ours are often underestimated by those unfortunate enough
to never have graced the hallowed turf of a cricket field; this
clip is proof enough for all the doubters...
Thursday
23rd July 2009 The Ashes according to Mitchell
and Webb. This surreal sketch shows the all to obvious failings
of movie studios attempting to make a film based aorund the
greatest sporting contest the world has ever seen...
Thursday
16th July 2009 The perils of playing this wonderful
game of ours are often underestimated by those unfortunate enough
to never have graced the hallowed turf of a cricket field; this
clip is proof enough for all the doubters...
Thursday
16th April 2009 Murali provides us with a text
bok example of one of the hardest shots in the book to play.
Not a shot you see everyday but effective none the less. Any
young cricketers wathing should take particualr note in the
flawless technique and the way he keeps his eye on the ball
throughout the shot...
Wednesday
25th March 2009 Gower, Trueman and Bumble all
get the treatment in this spoof clip on how best to learn cricket.
Rory Bremner provides the voices...
Monday
25th August 2008 An interesting anaylsis of Murali's
action and various bewitching deliveries. As for the legality
of it, well, I'll leave that up to you but you can't deny he
has a certain amount of ability...
Wednesday
20th August 2008 Some of Englands finest in this
montage of magical batting. The style of Gower, the power of
Gooch, the boredom of Boycott... I wonder if his mum really
is as good as a bat as he says?
Wednesday
13th August 2008 It's always a pleasure to watch
such marvellous bowling but it seems all the more special when
it's also putting the aussies to the sword. These are figures
that even our own 'Golden Arm' can't yet match...
Sunday
20th July 2008 A great collection of fielding
mishaps and mayhem in this little clip. Perhaps not an uncommon
site when the Mariners are on a cricket field but these guys
are supposed to be professionals! Enjoy...
Tuesday
16th July 2008 In case you were in need of a
little refresher, Vincent Price explains the basic perameters
of this wonderful game of ours and also gives a few pointers
on grammar for the benefit of any American viewers. Sounds so
simple when he describes it...
Sunday
6th July 2008 Each week we'll bring you some
top tips from the world's best players. To kick things off;
play like a test match batsman with the aid of this highly informative
and indispensable tutorial video - out now.
Tuesday
1st July 2008 Doing what he never could in
an actual test match, Graeme Hick cuts loose against the Aussies
in a game of beach cricket. An amazing display none the less
- Bonza as they say down there!
Tuesday
19th June 2008 A quick guide into the science
behind reverse swing. Thoroughly engaging and probably one of
the best explanations yet but you can't ehlp but wonder what
fiery Fred woul dmake of all this...
Tuesday
17th June 2008 The man is unique in many ways
and with these two reverse sweeps he certainly shows that. Whether
you agree with legality of the shot or not, you have to admire
the gall of the man!
Sunday
8th 2008 This is always worth watching,
Super Fred produces one of the most memorable overs ever and
the fact it's against Australia in the Ashes only makes it all
the more special.
June
2nd 2008 Most of us are just greatful
when a catch sticks, regardless of how but this just really
rubs it in doesn't it? Rather than blind panic, this chap seems
to be very clear in his thoughts and bags an excellent catch
on the boundary.
May
27th 2008 You'd like to think it wouldn't
be that hard to hit the stumps without a batsman to contend
with but just try telling that the Pakistan team after this
feeble effort. Truly comedic though!
May
19th 2008 Some more classic moments from
the boys over at Sky sports. Bumble is, as ever, on top form
and Botham weighs in with a few couple of great lines himself.
Keep an eye out for Athers model shots!
May
13th 2008 As curious as these incidents
are any one of them would not be out of place on a cricket pitch
graced by the Mariners. In fact many if not all have probably
happened in one single game!
May
9rd 2008 The man can certainly hit a cricket
ball. I guess that was, as they say, "Right out of the
screws". Not a bad effort and somewhat reminscent of John
Chesterman at Tillington last week...
April
24th 2008 If you can ignore the horrid
soundtrack, within this clip are some truly astonishing instances
of absolute skill, hare-brained stupidity and pure bad luck.
September
2nd 2007 Sometimes it's all too easy to
think things aren't going your way and you're never going to
get a wicket but these ones really take the cake. It's almost
enough to make you cry.
August
16th 2007 one day it will happen; you'll
trun up at the pub feeling reasonably chipper but with no idea
you're about to score a swash - and indeed buckling - 170 and
then proceed to grab 8 for with the ball. one day...
August
7th 2007 No taking notes please! I'm not
sure Geoff would be finding this funny this at all - poor technique
is no laughing matter for the great man! Borat does get a stride
in, he could do with bending the front knee a little more
July
29th 2007 if you can put up with the irritating
australian children and the slightly shabby picture quality,
this clip is a great insight what facing Warner is like. funny
i don't remember him serving up many full tosses in the ashes...
July
16th 2007 It would be interesting to see
what KP is actually like at golf: stepping down the tee and
playing the ball off one foot. You'd imagine he could certainly
hit a golf ball a very, very long way...
July
5th 2007 Ahh, look mate. With all the
woeful weather we've endured recently I think we're all in need
of some cheering up. this never fails to make me smile, or maybe
that's just me...
July
5th 2007 this may look painful but as
a Mariner you can be sure of one thing: of all the cricket related
injuries you are likely to encounter over the years, this has
to be the least likely...
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June
13th 2007 not quite a W Westwood/G Lea
scenario but hilarious none-the-less. it's always best to accept
the umpires decision as final, regardless of how much you 'hit
it'
June
6th 2007 not too sure about the track
but one thing is for sure, these are some pretty impressive
catches - clearly so good they were forced to omit some AMCC efforts...
May
31st 2007 a fairly random yet entertaining
collection of clips from around the cricketing world, with Bumble
muttering the classic line: "do you like the older man?"
May
21st 2007 a curious coaching session during
the Cricket World Cup sees England keeper and professional nutter,
Paul Nixon teaching David Gower how to play
the reverse sweep!
May
13th 2007 a leeson to us all: play the
sweep sparingly as it could well get you into trouble. hilarious
scenes ensue as this hapless kiwi batsman deomonstrates...
May
6th 2007 one of the best sledges of all
time from one of the best all-rounders of all time! Freddie
giggles like a naughty schoolboy after this altercation with
Tino Best of the West Indies.
THE
ANCIENT MARINERS CRICKET CLUB
He Stoppeth One of Three...
