Stuart Broad Compares Josh Hull to Mitchell Johnson After Impressive Debut Against Sri Lanka
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has praised young cricketer Josh Hull, comparing him to Australia’s Mitchell Johnson. Broad noted that Hull’s slingy arm action helps him swing the ball effectively. Hull made his international debut in the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval, where he took his first Test wicket by getting Pathum Nissanka out.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Broad mentioned that Hull, who is 20 years old and from Leicestershire, could make better use of his height. Broad said, “He reminds me slightly of Mitchell Johnson with that slingy action so he could get that bowling arm closer to the ear and deliver from higher. But you have to be able to do that and not lose the swing as that is a great threat of his. The slingy action might not be a negative. It might not allow you to get the bounce you would like but you can get the ball to skid on.”
Broad further added that he believes Hull’s run-up will evolve over time and his pace will also increase. “I have been really impressed. He has been picked on attributes. His height, his bounce, getting the ball to swing back into the right-handed batter. An average of 83mph is fine in Test match cricket but he will get quicker the older he gets. I think his run-up will evolve over time. I don’t think it will stay as long as it is at the moment. The big thing for me is that his feet and hips are facing the target – he is aligned really nicely to make the batters play,” Broad added.
However, Hull’s debut also had a low point when he missed an easy catch off Shoaib Bashir’s bowling during the 33rd over. Hull, a 20-year-old left-arm quick, has replaced Matthew Potts in the playing XI for the series concluder. The Leicestershire seamer has been making a name for himself in England’s domestic set-up over the past 12 months. Standing at 6’7, Hull aims to use his height to generate bounce and trouble Sri Lankan batters.
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Stuart Broad -: Stuart Broad is a famous cricketer from England who used to play as a fast bowler. He has taken many wickets in his career and is well-known in the cricket world.
Josh Hull -: Josh Hull is a young cricketer who recently started playing for his country in international matches. He is a fast bowler, which means he throws the ball very quickly to try and get the batsman out.
Mitchell Johnson -: Mitchell Johnson is a retired cricketer from Australia who was known for his very fast bowling. He was one of the best bowlers in the world during his career.
Slingy arm action -: Slingy arm action means the way a bowler throws the ball looks like a slingshot. It can make the ball move in tricky ways, making it hard for the batsman to hit.
International debut -: International debut means the first time a player plays in a match for their country against another country. It’s a big moment in a player’s career.
Test wicket -: A Test wicket is when a bowler gets a batsman out in a Test match, which is a long and important type of cricket game.
Sri Lanka -: Sri Lanka is a country in South Asia, known for its cricket team. They often play matches against other countries like India, England, and Australia.
Height and swing -: Height and swing refer to a bowler’s physical height and the ability to make the ball move in the air. Tall bowlers can make the ball bounce higher, and swing makes the ball curve, making it harder for the batsman to hit.