The Hindu·5 min read·medium
Test cricket dictates to you what is necessary; if you push too hard, it will bite you: Mark Butcher
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Former English cricketer Mark Butcher discusses the evolution of modern cricket, comparing young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to legend Garry Sobers. He reflects on how T20 cricket has shifted the aggressive batting style of the current generation.
It was 25 years ago that Mark Butcher scored a monumental 173 not out in England’s successful chase against Australia in the Headingley Test. He scored seven other Test hundreds, some of them against the most fearsome attacks. He is now a popular commentator and sharp analyst of the game. Excerpts from Butcher’s exclusive interview with The Hindu at Lord’s:
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