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Certainly needs to shed a few stones, he was huffing and puffing running into bowl off two steps yesterday.
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He weighs in at a seriously hefty 22 stone, which for a professional sportsman is quite astonishing really.
I have put on a lot of weight since leaving university, turning 30, getting married and having kids — but the sight of this guy waddling up to bowl yesterday briefly made me feel a bit better about myself.
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It's for his own sake, not just as a sportsman. It's utterly dangerous to be so overweight.
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Only in cricket you can see such a sight. I hope some of our players don't get inspired by him
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Just saw him bowl for the very first time. His figures thus far were 15 overs, no wickets for 60 runs.
Saw him bowl his 16th over. Tall, simple action, bowls tight, simple variations with speed, angle and length. I am impressed. Also surprised because his figures don't look great.
Saw him bowl his 16th over. Tall, simple action, bowls tight, simple variations with speed, angle and length. I am impressed. Also surprised because his figures don't look great.
He has bowled really well in both innings. Unlucky not to have picked up at least 3-4 wickets.
Sorry just not fit enough for the international game.
Can't carry a guy who can't chase a ball or run threes.
His basic skillsets are pretty ok, but he needs to be a Murali level spinner to justify his inclusion given how much of a liability he is in field
Can't carry a guy who can't chase a ball or run threes.
His basic skillsets are pretty ok, but he needs to be a Murali level spinner to justify his inclusion given how much of a liability he is in field
Sorry. Chasing a ball or running threes are important for shorter formats, not for tests. What's the use of being fit(like Kohli) if he keeps dropping catches in slips, which is what utmost important in tests.
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Had quite a poor game in my opinion. I don’t agree that he bowled well. He was almost entirely innocuous from what I could see. Ended up with 0-150 or something.
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Hes just not very accurate Bit all over the place with his line and lengths
He hasnt had a great game and tbh i dont think he should have a future given he is so big and unfit
He hasnt had a great game and tbh i dont think he should have a future given he is so big and unfit
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At a time when most of the young cricketers are lured by “easy money” in thriving T20 leagues, West Indian Rahkeem Cornwall, the heaviest ever to play the five-day format at more than 140kg, has got his priorities straight.
The 27-year-old spinner wants to “nail down” his Test career, which is only three games old, and if leagues like the IPL happen along the way, it would be a “bonus”.
Speaking to PTI from Trinidad, where he is making an impact with both bat and ball for St Lucia Zouks in the CPL, Cornwall expressed his devotion to Test cricket.
“If I can play the T20 format and travel the world and play leagues it would be good but my aim is to be one of the most successful Test players out there.
“Playing Test cricket is the art of cricket, everyone wants to play Test cricket and do well. I have already played the format, I just want to make sure I get what I am really looking for in Test cricket and when my times comes to retire, I don’t have any regrets,” said Cornwall.
West Indies cricket has enjoyed most success in the shortest format over the past 10 years with a chunk of its players going on make a name and some handsome amount of money in T20 leagues around the world. Cornwall too is open to becoming a T20 globetrotter but not before he achieves his goals in Test cricket.
“If I get to play different leagues around the world, it would be a bonus for me but the main focus is to keep pushing my Test career,” said the offie who made his Test debut against India in Jamaica last year when he took three wickets including Cheteshwar Pujara’s.
He had also dismissed India skipper Virat Kohli in a tour game in 2016.
“Pujara is a quality player, a good player of spin. To get him was a joy, more so as it was my first Test wicket,” recalled Cornwall, who is yet to make his limited overs debut for West Indies but is confident of doing so with a successful outing the ongoing CPL.
At the moment, he likes to be known as the off-spinner who can “drastically” improve with the bat.
The constant chatter around his size doesn’t bother him but he would want to be fitter and leaner to the point where he is able to perform at his best in all formats.
“Size does not matter to me. I already know who I am and what my size is. I just try to be fit as possible so that can perform for my team,” said the 6’6’’ tall cricketer when asked if needs to be fitter for the shorter formats where one is required to be more agile on the field.
“You have to be fit for all formats. Playing Test cricket is hard as well. Yes in T20 cricket, you have to be moving up and down but it is still cricket and you have to be fit.
“I would not say I am fine the way I am. I am still a work in progress. I wouldn’t set a goal (on losing how much weight). My family is big boned. I just have to know the right size where I can go my job on the field and once I get to that stage, I am in a good place,” he said.
Cornwall’s last Test outing came in England last month and he has also played one against Afghanistan in Lucknow last year when he ended up with match-winning figures of 10/121.
The burly bowler doesn’t have a role model but thinks highly of Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin. In fact, he even enjoyed a long chat with India’s premier spinner during his debut series last year.
“I like to talk to spinners of other teams and pick up bits that suit my game, not everything they would tell me would suit my game. I try not to overcomplicate.
“With Ashwin, basically we had a normal spinner talk, how the ball is coming out from the hand, keep your shape, make sure you maintain balance at the crease and take it from there. Just probably learning from one another.”
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...us-cornwall/story-n0yCBxDzvWtAOE9eb1Rx1O.html
The 27-year-old spinner wants to “nail down” his Test career, which is only three games old, and if leagues like the IPL happen along the way, it would be a “bonus”.
Speaking to PTI from Trinidad, where he is making an impact with both bat and ball for St Lucia Zouks in the CPL, Cornwall expressed his devotion to Test cricket.
“If I can play the T20 format and travel the world and play leagues it would be good but my aim is to be one of the most successful Test players out there.
“Playing Test cricket is the art of cricket, everyone wants to play Test cricket and do well. I have already played the format, I just want to make sure I get what I am really looking for in Test cricket and when my times comes to retire, I don’t have any regrets,” said Cornwall.
West Indies cricket has enjoyed most success in the shortest format over the past 10 years with a chunk of its players going on make a name and some handsome amount of money in T20 leagues around the world. Cornwall too is open to becoming a T20 globetrotter but not before he achieves his goals in Test cricket.
“If I get to play different leagues around the world, it would be a bonus for me but the main focus is to keep pushing my Test career,” said the offie who made his Test debut against India in Jamaica last year when he took three wickets including Cheteshwar Pujara’s.
He had also dismissed India skipper Virat Kohli in a tour game in 2016.
“Pujara is a quality player, a good player of spin. To get him was a joy, more so as it was my first Test wicket,” recalled Cornwall, who is yet to make his limited overs debut for West Indies but is confident of doing so with a successful outing the ongoing CPL.
At the moment, he likes to be known as the off-spinner who can “drastically” improve with the bat.
The constant chatter around his size doesn’t bother him but he would want to be fitter and leaner to the point where he is able to perform at his best in all formats.
“Size does not matter to me. I already know who I am and what my size is. I just try to be fit as possible so that can perform for my team,” said the 6’6’’ tall cricketer when asked if needs to be fitter for the shorter formats where one is required to be more agile on the field.
“You have to be fit for all formats. Playing Test cricket is hard as well. Yes in T20 cricket, you have to be moving up and down but it is still cricket and you have to be fit.
“I would not say I am fine the way I am. I am still a work in progress. I wouldn’t set a goal (on losing how much weight). My family is big boned. I just have to know the right size where I can go my job on the field and once I get to that stage, I am in a good place,” he said.
Cornwall’s last Test outing came in England last month and he has also played one against Afghanistan in Lucknow last year when he ended up with match-winning figures of 10/121.
The burly bowler doesn’t have a role model but thinks highly of Nathan Lyon and Ravichandran Ashwin. In fact, he even enjoyed a long chat with India’s premier spinner during his debut series last year.
“I like to talk to spinners of other teams and pick up bits that suit my game, not everything they would tell me would suit my game. I try not to overcomplicate.
“With Ashwin, basically we had a normal spinner talk, how the ball is coming out from the hand, keep your shape, make sure you maintain balance at the crease and take it from there. Just probably learning from one another.”
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cric...us-cornwall/story-n0yCBxDzvWtAOE9eb1Rx1O.html
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Whilst he is overweight, he is definitely cricket fit. Also he did well in Bangladesh, and is now doing well at home . He has done well at domestic level, and is now performing at international level.
Deserves some praise.
Deserves some praise.
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He deserves a PSL contract.
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He’s far from ‘cricket fit’ as well, lol. He’s morbidly obese.
They have to hide him in the slips due to his inability to chase the ball, and his running between the wickets is horrid.
Players like Aaron Finch, Imad Wasim or Rohit Sharma would aptly fit the description of cricket fit. Whilst they carry a bit of a belly, it doesn’t significantly hamper their abilities whilst batting, bowling or fielding.
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Yes he is obese but he has shown he can bat long periods and can bowl long spells. Obviously they have to hide him in the slips, I do remember him taking a great catch against Bangladesh in the slips.
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Yea should be fun to watch ..add entertainment value as well.
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He mentioned test cricket more to his liking. Obvious thought that comes to his mind is his weight. He seriously needs to be leaner.
Awesome innings from Rakheem and perhaps taken the game way from Sri Lanka. Although I do worry about Sri Lanka Cricket Team as they are in serious losing streaks. Not sure if its the management, current players intent or the domestic structure is lacking stars players such as MJ, KS, MM....
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Scored 73 vs Sri Lanka in 2nd Test today
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West Indies Player Blasts Unbeaten 205 Off 77 Balls In T20 Match In USA.
Cornwall blasted 22 massive sixes to remain unbeaten on 205 off just 77 balls while playing for Atlanta Fire in a tournament called Atlanta Open T20 Cricket Tournament.
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Cornwall blasted 22 massive sixes to remain unbeaten on 205 off just 77 balls while playing for Atlanta Fire in a tournament called Atlanta Open T20 Cricket Tournament.
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Embarrassing run out
He didn’t even try to dive. Really embarrassing stuff.
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Shameful! This guy is a disgrace.
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Consequences of not taking your fitness seriously.
Can't believe people where also vouching for Sharjeel and even now Umar Akmal
Can't believe people where also vouching for Sharjeel and even now Umar Akmal
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Funny. This would have been Shown for years on those blooper tv shows
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It amazes me to see how effortlessly he hits a shot for six runs.
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