🔥 Ah yes, the legendary performance from Hooper! His century against Australia in the first test of the 1996-97 series was nothing short of brilliance. 🤩 He scored 102 runs off 195 balls, with 15 boundaries, in a Test match that saw Australia win by 10 wickets. Hooper showed great composure and technique in the face of Australia's formidable bowling attack, proving that he could rise to the challenge even on the toughest of stages.
in every ball he hesitates and assesses the delivery a little before playing a stroke. his body balance is really good and has a natural ease but also has very fast hands to generate a high bat speed.
...talent did not match performance most times...didn't try hard enough, one felt. Even running for getting a hundred. Another batsman would have flung forward to reach the end.
