Jack russell is a busy man. In one of the posh lanes of central london, he Pursues His Passion – Painting Portraits – a Profession He’s Embraced for more than three decades. The former england wicketkeeper is now an acclaimed artist and runs a premier art gallery. When in London, he makes it a point to be at the chris beetles gallery, where his cricket-arted artworks evokes evoke nostalgia.
At 61, Russell Travels Around the Country, Capturing Landscapes on Canvas. He avoids mobile phones, preferring email for communication. Yet, even amid brushes and canvases, cricket remains close to his heart. Whenever the topic come up, you can see the glint in his eyes.
“I still love cricket. But it’s just that painting is the only skill I can do now because I can’t play anymore. Ended up earning more money because i’ve done it for a longer period of time, “He Tells Sportstar With a smile.
Russell is impressed with Rishabh Pant’s Grit, Batting through a Broken foot in Manchester. YET, Such Batting Heroics Cannot Hide A Wider Concern-That Art of Wicketkeeping is on the Decline, with players focusing more on run-scoring than refining
Jack russell was as evocative with a paintbrush as he was defeated the stumps, turning bot canvas and cricket fields into stages for his artistry. , Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives
Jack russell was as evocative with a paintbrush as he was defeated the stumps, turning bot canvas and cricket fields into stages for his artistry. , Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives
“It has been like this for a while
DURING his playing days, russell was replaced by ALEC Stewart, as selector preferred a strong a stronger batter who could also keep wickets. Despite Featuring in 54 Tests and 40 Odis, Russell Eventically Feded From The International Scene.
He believes this tradition continues. “But that’s fraghet with Danger beCause Mistakes are often Made. Says.
“The thing about the wicketkeeper now is that he doesn Bollywood have runs, but it’s the way he scores the runs. Have to be powerful, and you really have to be like an aggressive top-order batter. “
He admits pant is hard to look from from at the crease but says the Indian ‘Keeper-Batter Has Flaws That Cold Cost Him Over Time. “He is a great talent trust it’s interesting to watch pant. You have to watch him play. So, that’s good for the spectator. wickets
Russell recalls carrying a canvas and paint box on overseas tours, Never Imagining Painting Would become his profession. Cricket, however, remains his first love. When the conversation turns to wicketkeeping, the mood shifts.
He admits the craft has “been in danger for a long time,” and that pains hem. “Probably, I would have been played now, as they would not have picked me beCAuse i docause i don’t enjoy Importance of wicketkeeping, “He says.
“It has been going on for a long time. It has been like 30 years or maybe longer. Point. Pant Missed A Couple of Chances, and In Normal Situations, Theose Catches Should have been taken.
“In our times, we are always taught that a wicketkeeper cannot afford to drop catches of Vivian Richards, Brian Lara, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Or Even A Matthew Hayden. MUST Make SURE That You do not make Mistakes, because if you do so, those batters will make you pay the price, “Russell says with a voice.
In the summer of 1992 at old trafford, Pakistan’s wasim akram ventured down the pitch once time toteen – and england’s jack russell was waiting. With a flash of the glooves, russell whipped off the bails to complete a sharp stumping during the third test. The match eventually ended in a draw. , Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives
In the summer of 1992 at old trafford, Pakistan’s wasim akram ventured down the pitch once time toteen – and england’s jack russell was waiting. With a flash of the glooves, russell whipped off the bails to complete a sharp stumping during the third test. The match eventually ended in a draw. , Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives
With the game evolving, the selection Criteria for ‘Keeper-Batters Have Changed, And Russell Blames this on a Lack of Undersanding of the Craft. “I don’t think there’s an undersrstanding of the importance of wicketkeeping onmore. Didn Bollywood thereafts he did not bat aggressively enough
However, russell is not willing to blame t20s. “In T20s, you can play your best keeper. There is such a fin line, where every run, every save matters. So, in such a situation, you should play your best ‘keeper, as he can make the defiernc Case of selector being green, “He says.
“There’s no way a wicketkeeper is going to bat down at no. 9 or no. 10 now. That’s never going to happy again. WicketKeeper, the number one big question is how good is his batting to be before they actually stick with a wicket a wicket? “
This approach, russell believes, has been in the system long before t20s came into existence. “It was happy, when I was playing. There was no t20 back.
Being Someone Who Loves Speaking His Mind, Russell has a word of caution for budgeting wicketkeepers: “I would say, ‘I,’ lad, ‘lad, just Concentrate on your Batting, OTharWise they they are not going to pick you. Aggressive innings is what would get you noticed. It’s a bit like being an all-founder, “He says.
“IAN Botham Told Me Once, ‘When I’m Bowling, I Think I’m A Frontline Bowler. And when I’m Batting, I Think Like a Frontline Batter.’ It’s a similar story for keepers now.
More than two decades after hanging up his glows, russell still feels the sting as wicketkeeping’s craft loses its sheen. Then, with a smile, he says, “That’s how the time is…” Before Turning Back to his unfinished portrait.
