Executing the reverse-sweep has been ingrained within the muscle reminiscence of most modern-day batsmen. So Middlesex’s Nick Gubbins could possibly be forgiven for trying the shot when he was properly set on 61 and his group 267 runs forward within the second innings in a Bob Willis Trophy Spherical 1 match in opposition to Surrey at The Oval. Solely this time, he bought it horribly improper. Left-arm spinner Daniel Moriarty maintained good areas, bowling one on the stumps, as Gubbins made a multitude of the tried reverse sweep and misplaced his center stump. The sight of a crestfallen Gubbins on his fours together with his stumps shattered within the background was telling.
The dismissal did not damage Middlesex a lot as they declared their second innings on 248/6, setting Surrey a frightening goal of 314. The hosts have been bowled out for 123, giving Middlesex a 190-run victory.
The dismissal, as seen within the video posted by the County Championship on Twitter, elicited responses from followers, a few of whom have been dismayed on the batsman trying a cool shot.
“Batsman ought to by no means face one other ball in high flight cricket after getting out like that,” tweeted one person.
“I might think about this could be me if I attempted a reverse sweep!” mentioned one other.
“Pre-meditation was the downfall there,” mentioned another.
Promoted
After the conclusion of the primary spherical of matches, Middlesex high their group with 22 factors whereas Essex are positioned second with 21.
The second spherical of the Bob Willis Trophy, performed within the place of the County Championship this 12 months, will start on August eight.
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