Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage



  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question
  • Goto Qn #





    Archives

    On which match was Brian Johnston commentating when he came out with the line, "The batsman's Holding, the bowler's Willey"?

    Question #37785. Asked by Linus_337. (Aug 21 03 3:41 PM)


    Brainyblonde

    I don't have a clue what it all means, but I found this:

    The Oval, 1976: the fifth and final test match. West Indies are fielding during England's second innings. England require a daunting 435 runs to win. The score is 77-3. It's the 30th over.
    The bowler's Holding; the batsman's Willey.
    http://nylon.trashfish.net/cricket/


    Aug 21 03, 4:22 PM
    TabbyTom

    I must apologize for accidentally deleting Brainyblonde's follow-up "Does my answer look as if it might be correct?"

    I've looked up the scorecard of that match at Cricinfo, and it looks perfectly plausible. Willey was fourth man out in England's second innings with the score at 77. The bowler who got his wicket was Holder, but he may well have been facing Holding shortly before.


    Aug 21 03, 5:16 PM
    fosse4

    Brian Johnston admitted to thinking up this line before it happened and waited for the opportunity to say it (legend say he grabbed the microphone at the opportune moment)

    Aug 21 03, 5:17 PM


    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use





    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Who said, "The bowler's Holding, the batsman's Willey"?

    In basketball, if a player fully crosses the half-court line and takes one foot back behind it holding his pivet foot, is it a backcourt violation?

    In what game do you have taws, bowlers, reelers and monnies?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 In and Out
    A quiz about the hilarious movie starring Kevin Kline, Tom Selleck, and Joan Cusack. This should be simple if you have seen the movie as many times as I have.
    In & Out Average
    20 Q
    ressas
    Jan 08 02
    1782 plays
    2 "Out"
    "Dark Angel" season 1 episode 8.
    Dark Angel: Season One Average
    15 Q
    bilig
    Nov 26 03
    279 plays
    3 Holding Fast
    This quiz is about the 16th book of the "Heartland" series by Lauren Brooke.
    Heartland - Specific Books Average
    10 Q
    Horsgal
    Feb 11 05
    375 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.