Curtly was such a terrifying fast bowler. He was fast, accurate and menacing. Not one to mess with. Those were the glory days. How I wish for those days to return when West Indies Cricket and cricketers will be respected again.
Curtly Ambrose is never mentioned in the conversations of the greatest ever fast bowlers and it’s a real shame. The guy was a monster and his stats are even more impressive if you consider he played in the 90s with a declining West Indies team. One of the most underrated pace bowlers ever.
As a proud Englishman I couldn’t stand Hayden; there is a reason though, he was just so annoyingly brilliant both with the bat and his fielding. Bravo sir.
Hayden came good in a massive way after 2000 but yes in 1996 Matthew Elliott should have definitely been playing. Was crazy he didn’t get more opportunities at that time.
Ambrose was my childhood favourite bowler , that action like a long jump athlete was so awesome to watch. He use to terrorise batsman with deadly bouncer delivered from 7 feet shark.
If Hayden was scared of a bowler, it meant that the bowler was a legend someone like Curtly Ambrose. I watched the documentary on the 1997 West Indies tour of Australia Test series. Ambrose was injured in the fourth Test, and as a result, every Australian batter looked happy and relaxed. They scored big runs in that match and took control of the series.
However, in the next match, Ambrose returned and once again demolished the Australian batting lineup. Eventually, Australia won the series 3–2.
For me the greatest Test XI since my childhood (since mid 90s): 1. Hayden 2. Sehwag 3. Ponting 4. Tendulkar 5. Lara 6. Kallis 7. Sangakara 8. Akram 9. Warne 10. Ambrose 11. McGrath
This is why I like Aussies, they are dicks on the field when they are playing. But when they hang their boots, their accolades towards opposition of their time feels so unadulterated and pure and not saying for the sake of being put on the spot. Same goes for English ex players, who are not generally dicks on field, but gem off the field once they hang up their boots.
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Curtly was such a terrifying fast bowler. He was fast, accurate and menacing. Not one to mess with. Those were the glory days. How I wish for those days to return when West Indies Cricket and cricketers will be respected again.
Ohh my my what a observer and imitator Hayden is …. Wonderfully Summarised Ambrose 😂😂😂
Ambrose, Marshall and Akram should be top 3 in any order as greatest in test cricket 😊
Why he look so FUCKED! alcohol?
How good was cricket in the 90s
Always loved mathew haydens
Physique and big chest like a bodybuilder
Made him look fearless when facing the fastest bowlers in the world
Hahaha
You where great Matthew
But ponting was my boy.
Matty Hayden, what a batsman he was
Curtly Ambrose is never mentioned in the conversations of the greatest ever fast bowlers and it’s a real shame. The guy was a monster and his stats are even more impressive if you consider he played in the 90s with a declining West Indies team. One of the most underrated pace bowlers ever.
Is Mathew Hayden 80?
You tell that story very well Matt. Its very funny 😅😅
😂😂😂😂😂😂
The gr88 curtly ambrose…definitely in the top 2 of all time greatest fast bowlers.
As a proud Englishman I couldn’t stand Hayden; there is a reason though, he was just so annoyingly brilliant both with the bat and his fielding. Bravo sir.
Hayden came good in a massive way after 2000 but yes in 1996 Matthew Elliott should have definitely been playing. Was crazy he didn’t get more opportunities at that time.
St. Stephens Day
I named my eldest son after this man, he was my hero.
Wow, I wouldn’t even recognize Haydos on the street. Man, we’re getting old, but Matty’s on a tear
Can't believe Hayden saying this, the Hayden we know is the aggressor and the bowlers having a nightmare
Ambrose was brilliant.
Ambrose and Walsh. Legends!
Ambrose was my childhood favourite bowler , that action like a long jump athlete was so awesome to watch. He use to terrorise batsman with deadly bouncer delivered from 7 feet shark.
Ho ho blokey bloke JB, the unit, big dog, look at the rig…what a bogan
If Hayden was scared of a bowler, it meant that the bowler was a legend someone like Curtly Ambrose. I watched the documentary on the 1997 West Indies tour of Australia Test series. Ambrose was injured in the fourth Test, and as a result, every Australian batter looked happy and relaxed. They scored big runs in that match and took control of the series.
However, in the next match, Ambrose returned and once again demolished the Australian batting lineup. Eventually, Australia won the series 3–2.
❤ क्या आनंद आते थे Mathew Hayden और gilkrist को ओपन करते हुए देखने में
Matty my friend what happened, I would have seen you in the airport and walk pass you, what happen mate, too much late night 😅
"Well bowled Curtly", from his teammates after most deliveries,is something I remember fondly.Up there with,"bowled Shane" from Healy.😊
Matthew Elliott!!! Now that's a name from your childhood!
Man I hope we see a revival in West Indies cricket. The world needs them to be one of the dominant sides again.
For me the greatest Test XI since my childhood (since mid 90s):
1. Hayden
2. Sehwag
3. Ponting
4. Tendulkar
5. Lara
6. Kallis
7. Sangakara
8. Akram
9. Warne
10. Ambrose
11. McGrath
As an English man mathew Hayden was far from ordinary he was a staple of the Aussie side
For all the kiddies who may not know, Haydos was the #1 bat in the world in his prime (2003-04 from memory), in both Test and ODI formats.
He looks terrible way too many beers 🍺
From 1996 to 2000 haydos worked hard to become a nightmare for bowlers ❤
Why did you take first strike. Should have left Tubby to face first ball
Is it on the " Peruvian marching powder" ?
This is why I like Aussies, they are dicks on the field when they are playing. But when they hang their boots, their accolades towards opposition of their time feels so unadulterated and pure and not saying for the sake of being put on the spot. Same goes for English ex players, who are not generally dicks on field, but gem off the field once they hang up their boots.
Ambrose was one of the greatest of all time, arguably the best ever. Certainly he was more difficult to bat against than Walsh.