Sledgers Handbook

Product Code: 33150

"Sledging is the art of verbally intimidating a batsman so that he loses his concentration and gets himself out. It is also known as the art of initiating mental disintegration. The fielding side may use a variety of tactics to do this including: the witty welcome where the fielders try to upset the incoming batsman immediately; the chirp where a fielder usually the wicketkeeper tries to engage the batsman in a battle of wits to divert his attention from the game; the behind the back shout where any one of the fielders may loudly suggest a new tactic to remove the batsman; the unexpected question which may be so shocking and have nothing at all to do with cricket that the batsman loses concentration; the observation which usually relates to the batsman's technique; the aggressive rant where the bowler deliberately appears to get wound up; the sarcastic dig where the bowler taunts the batsman; and the send off where having got out the batsman is sent on his way with a volley of abuse ringing in his ears. The word itself appears to derive from the observation that New South Wales cricketer Grahame Corling was as subtle as a sledgehammer having offended his host at a party. This book tells you all about it! "

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