tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post6989354635640451677..comments2024-03-21T21:25:28.098+04:00Comments on Well Pitched - a cricket blog: The Mongoose Debutsobaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04686432822347334520noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-18348020436502280062009-05-27T20:18:43.151+04:002009-05-27T20:18:43.151+04:00Teddy the Tippler: I'm sure I would. I'm trying to...Teddy the Tippler: I'm sure I would. I'm trying to get my hands on one. <br /><br />Welcome to Well Pitched and thank you for your comment!Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-79097269645658341122009-05-27T16:45:28.863+04:002009-05-27T16:45:28.863+04:00I've seen it, I've held it, I've swung it and I've...I've seen it, I've held it, I've swung it and I've seen it used in trial village matches - this is a mighty little weapon. You are gonna love this, trust me! :)Teddy the Tipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326655276845763203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-31460519172580213012009-05-27T06:55:49.602+04:002009-05-27T06:55:49.602+04:00Hi Dan,
Thanks for the that..I heard abt that fro...Hi Dan,<br /><br />Thanks for the that..I heard abt that from Performance PR.. they've set a press release regarding Law's debut innings with the bat and will be putting it up shortly..<br /><br />I hear he hit a huge 6 with it..Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-82263758792939198642009-05-27T02:54:57.535+04:002009-05-27T02:54:57.535+04:00Hi all,
I'm on the train back from Durham where S...Hi all,<br /><br />I'm on the train back from Durham where Stuart Law just debuted the Mongooses ( short and long blades) in the same innings . He started with the Mongoose COR and then with two overs left switched to the short blade. He hit some hard singles and then a massive six over midwicket before running himself out on the second to last ball. All in all a great debut. 43 runs and Derbyshire won. The bat looked great and worked exactly as planned.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-13937606502500124782009-05-26T13:27:00.423+04:002009-05-26T13:27:00.423+04:00Jaideep: From what I understand, it is just 1 bat....Jaideep: From what I understand, it is just 1 bat. The difference is the longer handle and shorter blade, and the weight and wood from the shoulder of a conventional bat re-distributed into the back of the shorter blade.<br /><br />The Mongoose website also explains that.<br /><br />Point number 3 in post confirms that the bat has been approved by MCC laws. Under some law 6, appendix E.<br /><br />The ICC has approved it.<br /><br />Stuart Law debuts with the bat today in England's 20-20 competition.<br /><br />As Dan tells us, the Mongoose are in talks with some international players to use the bat. Lets see how far that goes.<br /><br />I'll email you shortly, though Im not sure if I can share the press release and pics with you over email as they came with a password and were exclusive for Well Pitched. Will give you the contacts details of the PR agency however.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-45150278363491176072009-05-26T10:42:36.213+04:002009-05-26T10:42:36.213+04:00Correction:
[i]There are two Mongeese, so to spea...Correction:<br /><br />[i]There are two Mongeese, so to speak, one a bat of conventional dimensions with the crucial difference that its splice is built into the handle. The other has a longer handle, a shorter blade and it has been designed by Marcus Codrington Fernandez specifically for use in Twenty20.[/i]<br /><br />...is from the independent website, and not telegraph.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812864104915810155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-66157127769120144072009-05-26T10:41:09.016+04:002009-05-26T10:41:09.016+04:00Can you give me the email id from which they sent ...Can you give me the email id from which they sent you the press release and the facts about the bats? Also, there are two types of Mongoose, isn't it?<br /><br />[i]There are two Mongeese, so to speak, one a bat of conventional dimensions with the crucial difference that its splice is built into the handle. The other has a longer handle, a shorter blade and it has been designed by Marcus Codrington Fernandez specifically for use in Twenty20.[/i]<br /><br />- From the telegraph website.<br /><br />Can you please post the email ids of the PR company/forward me the press release/pics at the following email id:<br /><br />jaideepdave at gmail dot com<br /><br />Thanks in advance!<br /><br />It really sounds revolutionary, and if the stated claims are true, it's yet-another addition to the bowlers' woes. I am wondering if the players who play with long-handle grip - Gilchrist and Warner, for example - will readily embrace the bat as compared to ones who don't (use the long handle. <br /><br />Also, has ICC approved the bat? And, when will it hit the international T20 scene?<br /><br />- Jaideep DaveUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812864104915810155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-5479482512340578682009-05-25T19:59:26.505+04:002009-05-25T19:59:26.505+04:00Dan: thanks for sharing this information.
I would...Dan: thanks for sharing this information.<br /><br />I would like to see how Stuart Law did with the bat today.<br /><br />Btw, u mentioned u used the bat in the nets at the launch - do u think u will now use it regularly?Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-43120241286380675242009-05-25T13:45:37.669+04:002009-05-25T13:45:37.669+04:00Hi Q - all I know is that Mongoose are talking to ...Hi Q - all I know is that Mongoose are talking to some players ahead of it, with a view to them using the bat.<br /><br />I also heard that Mongoose are planning a series of indoor nets around the country so that T20 club players can have a go with the bat. When I called and asked about it, they said that details will be on the website in the next couple of weeks.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-50579060165865182282009-05-24T23:27:28.633+04:002009-05-24T23:27:28.633+04:00Thanks for that Dan.
Are u saying that there is a...Thanks for that Dan.<br /><br />Are u saying that there is a possibility that the Mongoose could be used by a couple of players during the Twenty20 World Cup?Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-48301933027323257832009-05-24T23:25:01.551+04:002009-05-24T23:25:01.551+04:00To answer the last two posts - Stuart Law (Derbysh...To answer the last two posts - Stuart Law (Derbyshire) is using one on Tuesday against Durham and is signed up for the season as are Ebony Rainford-Brent the England Women's middle-order batsman. Mongoose are also in negotiations with two big names ahead of the upcoming 20/20 internationals. You can buy the bats on the website ad they are starting to roll them out to specialist cricket retailers over the next month or so.<br /><br />DanUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11743946554200057803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-74291984201722010692009-05-24T15:10:17.783+04:002009-05-24T15:10:17.783+04:00jnash: Welcome to Well Pitched.
Yes they are avai...jnash: Welcome to Well Pitched.<br /><br />Yes they are available. You can find out on www.mongoosecricket.com on how and from where to avail one. The bat costs £159.<br /><br />I also can't wait to try one out.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-87832737611950344192009-05-24T15:08:42.826+04:002009-05-24T15:08:42.826+04:00Anonymous: from what we know the bat will debut in...Anonymous: from what we know the bat will debut in the domestic T20 cup in England. Stuart Law will be using it.<br /><br />I've heard Lou Vincent might be using it as well.<br /><br />Not sure about any other cricketers yet. But if its successful in domestic cricket, it won't take long before it comes into international cricket.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-17865960222111582752009-05-24T13:16:28.836+04:002009-05-24T13:16:28.836+04:00It looks awesome. i'd love to have a crack with on...It looks awesome. i'd love to have a crack with one. my team plays more 2020 than anything else these days, and i really fancy giving that the long-handle at the end of the game. Fireworks time.<br /><br />but are they available yet?jnashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-43240993201176426162009-05-24T13:10:21.460+04:002009-05-24T13:10:21.460+04:00does anyone know who will use it in top grade cric...does anyone know who will use it in top grade cricket? will it be used in the World Cup? Or even in the domestic T2o in England?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-84263649414519604172009-05-23T18:46:21.406+04:002009-05-23T18:46:21.406+04:00Dan,
I read the scientology stuff.. pretty neat. ...Dan,<br /><br />I read the scientology stuff.. pretty neat. Just didn't know if it would actually work. Would love to get my hands on one and use it. I can see how the longer handle and larger sweet spot work!Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-80119118743896718542009-05-23T18:43:40.741+04:002009-05-23T18:43:40.741+04:00Hi Q
Yes it is. They have all sorts of scienceolo...Hi Q<br /><br />Yes it is. They have all sorts of scienceology on the website about why it works (www.mongoosecricket.com) but you don't need a degree in astro-biomechanics to know when you see it that it works. The blade is solid and the long handle gives it a bit of whip - like a Big Bertha wood in golf. They had one of the England Women's team using it in the net. When she came out she said had never hit the ball harder. Even though she's about 5 foot four and 110 pounds she was giving it some real stick.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-26819556377705459082009-05-23T18:25:51.669+04:002009-05-23T18:25:51.669+04:00Dan: thanks for sharing and welcome to Well Pitche...Dan: thanks for sharing and welcome to Well Pitched.<br /><br />Thats awesome what u say abt the ball flying off like a rocket. So I take it its true abt the bat hitting it harder, faster, and further.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-84288117038133722162009-05-23T18:24:16.592+04:002009-05-23T18:24:16.592+04:00Nasir: true that. If it works in domestic cricket,...Nasir: true that. If it works in domestic cricket, it wont be long before it comes into int'l cricket and the IPL.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-7979928654332594642009-05-23T14:37:05.211+04:002009-05-23T14:37:05.211+04:00I was at the launch and had a go in the nets at Lo...I was at the launch and had a go in the nets at Lords. If you don't look at the bat but just assume it's a regular bat the pick-up and swing is identical to my Woodworm. The only difference is that when I connected it took off like a rocket and nearly killed one of the press photographers at the end of the net. Even the edges were definite 4s because the blade is so thick.. Stuart Law was demonstrating it and didn't have much problem with short balls but then he was a bit better than me. :)<br />As ever, people will make their own minds up but it's worth a look at.<br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-65952805764430927622009-05-23T09:30:51.571+04:002009-05-23T09:30:51.571+04:00"20% more power and 15% more bat speed than a conv..."20% more power and 15% more bat speed than a conventional bat".....can't wait to see how far the likes of Gilchrist and Afridi will hit the ball now.Nasirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-50159993871277607082009-05-23T03:36:26.243+04:002009-05-23T03:36:26.243+04:00LIB: thats true.. I think a lot of adjustment will...LIB: thats true.. I think a lot of adjustment will be required initially..Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-6513070769023074542009-05-23T03:01:36.167+04:002009-05-23T03:01:36.167+04:00not to forget more bowled outs with the ball findi...not to forget more bowled outs with the ball finding it easy to squeeze past the bat and pad or the handle and pad...life_in_binarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-4708302060789665432009-05-23T02:34:47.515+04:002009-05-23T02:34:47.515+04:00LIB: It does look a bit odd.. but we'll have to wa...LIB: It does look a bit odd.. but we'll have to wait and see how it goes..<br /><br />Long handle - definitely helpful.<br />Short Blade - not too sure. Though the larger sweet spot helps. Wud work great for batsmen who play ONLY from the middle. For others, they would get beat more often.<br /><br />One thing for sure - no getting out due to a rising delivery getting the shoulder or upper part of the bat!Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-71406878759673918172009-05-23T01:53:19.511+04:002009-05-23T01:53:19.511+04:00i dont know...i think the brain will take some tim...i dont know...i think the brain will take some time adjusting to the long handle...initially it will feel like batting with a hockey stick..life_in_binarynoreply@blogger.com