Potential of a player

[Finisher]

Ok guys I have a query since this forum has a lot of intelligent posters.

I have a nephew who's just started playing club cricket in islamabad 2 weeks ago.
He's 17 years old, already 6"3 and and very skinny.

During the trail for the club he was clocked at 127 kph.

Took 5-20 in his debut with 4 clean bowled.

Is 127kph a good speed to be clocking at his age?
[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]@Talentspotterpk@Pacesensation@Akher

Replies would be much appreciated

 

[Suleiman]

I wish him luck bro. Have aspirations of my own and understand the road ahead requires a lot of hardwork.

 

[Chief Destroyer]

When did he start playing cricket? Is he athletic?

Can you post a video of him bowling?

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Ok guys I have a query since this forum has a lot of intelligent posters.

I have a nephew who's just started playing club cricket in islamabad 2 weeks ago.
He's 17 years old, already 6"3 and and very skinny.

During the trail for the club he was clocked at 127 kph.

Took 5-20 in his debut with 4 clean bowled.

Is 127kph a good speed to be clocking at his age?

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]@Talentspotterpk@Pacesensation@Akher

Replies would be much appreciated

Yes He has Potential surely.


He has Got the height. He has shown his Potential in First Club Match.


Height is a huge Advantage in his Case.


Ask him not to do Any Wings, Shoulder or Chest Body Building Exercise for Next 1 year atleast.


He Should Do Regular Swimming and Running for 1 Year. Take Optimum Proteins and work hard on strengthening his Legs.



Is there any qualified coach or human body movements/biomechanists expert who could look after his action and make it biomechanically efficient and fine tune it ?


What is his ability of Landing the ball at his targets ?



Since he bowled 4 batsman does he seam the ball or he swings it or he beat junior players with pace ?



Is It Islamabad Pakistan or Islamabad London ?



When 26-27 years old Mohammad Irfan first Reported at NCA his fastest ball recorded at that time in Aqib's presence was 126kph. After 1 week training it became 128kph. Than after 2 months training under Aqib Javed it became 137 kph and he made debut for KRL in his first Fc season. 4 years Later in 2013 the Same Irfan who was now 30-31 years old Clocked 151.7 kph in South Africa and was Left Arm Fast consistently bowling above 142 kph.



When Wahab first time opted for Fast Bowling He recorded 110 ,115 kph on Speed Gun and He was dejected and everyone out there ruled him out. Same Wahab Clocked 154.5 kph. You have to check what his age was when he clocked 110 , 115 kph.



Has Your Nephew got Punjabi Roots ?


It's all about Hard Work, Passion, Commitment and Right Training.

 

[Finisher]

When did he start playing cricket? Is he athletic?

Can you post a video of him bowling?

No videos of at the moment although I have asked him to send me some.

He's been playing cricket since he was like 5-6, but only started playing hardball a few weeks ago.

 

[Finisher]

I wish him luck bro. Have aspirations of my own and understand the road ahead requires a lot of hardwork.

Thanks bro

 

[Chief Destroyer]

No videos of at the moment although I have asked him to send me some.

He's been playing cricket since he was like 5-6, but only started playing hardball a few weeks ago.

Okay, that's not bad pace then. Won't make any further comments without watching him bowl.

 

[Finisher]

Yes He has Potential surely.


He has Got the height. He has shown his Potential in First Club Match.


Height is a huge Advantage in his Case.


Ask him not to do Any Wings, Shoulder or Chest Body Building Exercise for Next 1 year atleast.


He Should Do Regular Swimming and Running for 1 Year. Take Optimum Proteins and work hard on strengthening his Legs.



Is there any qualified coach or human body movements/biomechanists expert who could look after his action and make it biomechanically efficient and fine tune it ?


What is his ability of Landing the ball at his targets ?



Since he bowled 4 batsman does he seam the ball or he swings it or he beat junior players with pace ?



Is It Islamabad Pakistan or Islamabad London ?



When 26-27 years old Mohammad Irfan first Reported at NCA his fastest ball recorded at that time in Aqib's presence was 126kph. After 1 week training it became 128kph. Than after 2 months training under Aqib Javed it became 137 kph and he made debut for KRL in his first Fc season. 4 years Later in 2013 the Same Irfan who was now 30-31 years old Clocked 151.7 kph in South Africa and was Left Arm Fast consistently bowling above 142 kph.



When Wahab first time opted for Fast Bowling He recorded 110 ,115 kph on Speed Gun and He was dejected and everyone out there ruled him out. Same Wahab Clocked 154.5 kph. You have to check what his age was when he clocked 110 , 115 kph.



Has Your Nephew got Punjabi Roots ?


It's all about Hard Work, Passion, Commitment and Right Training.

Islamabad Pakistan.

I just spoke with him for a few minutes.
Didn't actually get into too much detailed questions.

Since joining the club he has been doing a lot of running he mentioned and also the club have asked him to change his diet.

I don't know too much about how he's bowling with the hardball, iv always played with him with the tennis ball.

The wickets were in a first team game.

We're from the same area as Mohammed Amir.

I know people think there's no talent in Pakistan but he also mentioned a 20yr old fellow fast bowler who was clocked at 135kph.

All this without any coaching or training.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Islamabad Pakistan.

I just spoke with him for a few minutes.
Didn't actually get into too much detailed questions.

Since joining the club he has been doing a lot of running he mentioned and also the club have asked him to change his diet.

I don't know too much about how he's bowling with the hardball, iv always played with him with the tennis ball.

The wickets were in a first team game.

We're from the same area as Mohammed Amir.

I know people think there's no talent in Pakistan but he also mentioned a 20yr old fellow fast bowler who was clocked at 135kph.

All this without any coaching or training.

This belt has a history of producing pace bowlers so he will gain pace inshaAllah.


Since you know him and He is your relative that too close One so I have a Tip.


If you do not want to ruin his Career than Never Ever Upload his Video on any Online forum.


When a 3rd party does than its different and people have No Agendas. But Once You do it than People will intensionally Look Down Upon the Kid and will Put him off giving negative comments, will troll and will start Chaska-Ism.


So Just Take Advise of People who you think are learned enough but never post a Video it would only be Destructive especially on Desi Forum or Forums.



Just an advice. Choice is Totally Yours.

 

[Finisher]

This belt has a history of producing pace bowlers so he will gain pace inshaAllah.


Since you know him and He is your relative that too close One so I have a Tip.


If you do not want to ruin his Career than Never Ever Upload his Video on any Online forum.


When a 3rd party does than its different and people have No Agendas. But Once You do it than People will intensionally Look Down Upon the Kid and will Put him off giving negative comments, will troll and will start Chaska-Ism.


So Just Take Advise of People who you think are learned enough but never post a Video it would only be Destructive especially on Desi Forum or Forums.



Just an advice. Choice is Totally Yours.

Thanks for the advice brother

 

[Thivagar]

He will only make it to the top if he truly wants it and work for it. Fast bowlers short career and make their debut much earlier than spinners. He has to learn the art of fast bowling and cricket in general. He must work hard in fitness. He must practice, practice and practice. 3 hours a day at least.

 

[MMHS]

Ok guys I have a query since this forum has a lot of intelligent posters.

I have a nephew who's just started playing club cricket in islamabad 2 weeks ago.
He's 17 years old, already 6"3 and and very skinny.

During the trail for the club he was clocked at 127 kph.

Took 5-20 in his debut with 4 clean bowled.

Is 127kph a good speed to be clocking at his age?

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]@Talentspotterpk@Pacesensation@Akher

Replies would be much appreciated

I think, 127KM at 17 is very good pace, if he is genuine 17. Also, pace is not everything; at 17, if he is 6'3", he should reach 6'5" to 6'6" by 23 & at that height, even 134km is damn good, if he can put the ball in right places. From his physic, age & pace I can tell that he'll never be an express pacer with 150km speed - he shouldn't try that either. Anyone over 6'2"is not physically fit for that sort of express speed (exceptions are there like Strac, Irfan, but most fastest bowlers are between 5'8" to 6'3" at most). May be, he should focus more on the fundamentals of fast bowling - that's grip, wrist position, run-up, delivery stride, follow through, front elbow, swing & landing the ball on seem.

The best indicator for a young fast bowler is how fast he can sprint. If your nephew is not a good sprinter, at least for a short distance, I can guarantee that he'll never reach 140km. 17 is a very good age to prepare the body for fast bowling, PROVIDED THAT, he is a very good sprinter, at least for 35 metres distance. Ask him to run lot - may be 100 metre sprint, then 200 metre jogging, again 100/50 metres followed by 200 metres & this has to be over 3km every day at least, apart from his regular bowling run-ups. Need to swim lot, if possible against stream & cycling on up slope helps the legs muscles. I don't suggest much of weight training, definitely not at this age, but lots of stressing is essential. Unless he prepares body from now on, by 23, he'll start to avoid training for soft tissue pains & will start to get muscles injuries too easily. Fast bowlers must strengthen their ligaments before turning 23.

If he wants to be a proper fast or fast-medium bowler, from now on food habit is a must - which starts with absolute zero tolerance on smoking. No oily food, lots of fibre (cheek peas is a very good source), less rice and plenty of water every day. I am not sure about his financial condition, but, at least 1 letre of skimmed milk & couple of half-boiled egg every day. It's disgusting taste, but eating boiled or green vegetable is better that cooked one Need to avoid unnecessary “mentors” – one good one is fine.

Above all, fast bowlers are born - it has to be naturally in him; otherwise it's better to try becoming a very skilled fast-medium swing bowler.