The former
India batsman gives his unique insight into the technique and mindset required for success on turning pitches
One of the great sights in
Cricket was to see Shane Warne in his follow through with his hands on his hips, shaking his head in disbelief. Two identically pitched deliveries had just gone for four. The first, inside out, through cover; the second, whipped through midwicket. The batsman was VVS Laxman.
Not everyone can play spin like Laxman, but you can certainly learn from him. “There is no doubt it’s possible to score on these pitches. You have to have the right mix of technique and mindset,” Laxman tells the Observer.