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Roland-Jones is a good, old-fashioned English seamer. He's…

“Roland-Jones is a good, old-fashioned English seamer. He's not especially quick, but he pitches the ball up and swings it away, which is always dangerous.” quote by Jonathan Agnew
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“Roland-Jones is a good, old-fashioned English seamer. He's not especially quick, but he pitches the ball up and swings it away, which is always dangerous.”

Jonathan Agnew

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A traditional English fast bowler relies on accuracy and bounce rather than speed, making him consistently threatening.

In simple terms: Old‑style bowler uses bounce and placement to danger.

Key Takeaway

Focus on precision over pace.

Themes

cricket bowling tradition

Mood

analytical respectful

Type

technical observational

When to use this quote

  • coaching
  • team selection
  • player development
  • match strategy

Key Concepts

fast bowling bounce strategic play

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a bowler compensate for lack of speed?
  • When is bounce more valuable than pace?
A Different Perspective

May be less effective against very fast batsmen or on flat pitches.

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