Steven Finn

Last updated

He has pace and height. He has an easy, repeatable action. He has stamina and strength and, now, he seems to have developed the skills to trouble good batsmen on good surfaces. It is not that he has just learned how to swing and reverse swing the ball, or that he now seems to gain more seam movement, it is that he has put the whole package together and added the vital ingredient – consistency – to his game. ... He has maintained a horrid, nagging length that has left batsmen unsure whether to play forward or back, he has nipped the ball both ways off the seam and gained some swing. And he has done it all at pace. He has regularly exceeded 90mph [145km/h] and left a batsman as experienced as Younis Khan saying how surprised – and impressed – he was with Finn's aggression and hostility.

Prior to 2013, Finn had a frequent habit of knocking the non-striker's stumps with his knee during his delivery, sometimes dislodging a bail. [32] This ultimately caused controversy during the 2012 South Africa tour of England: after the South African batsmen complained of being distracted, the umpire decided to use a provision within the Laws to call a dead ball whenever Finn broke the stumps – with the first such call negating a wicket-taking delivery. [33] In 2013, Finn changed his run-up to correct the problem; and, the ICC introduced a new law to declare a delivery a no-ball, rather than a dead ball, if the non-striker's wicket is broken in the act of delivery – a regulation now commonly known as "Finn's Law". [34] [35]

While being classified as a fast-medium bowler by Cricinfo because he averaged in the mid-to high 130/km/h (80.8 m.p.h.) his fastest delivery was clocked at 151.9 km/h (94.4 m.p.h.) with stamina and height which allowed him to consistently bowl at over 145 km/h (90.1 m.p.h.).[ citation needed ]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simon Jones (cricketer)</span> Welsh cricketer

Simon Philip Jones is a Welsh former cricketer, and data analytics head. He played international cricket for England, and county cricket for Glamorgan, Worcestershire and Hampshire, before retiring in 2013. His father, Jeff Jones, played cricket for Glamorgan and England in the 1960s.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rangana Herath</span> Sri Lankan cricketer

Herath Mudiyanselage Rangana Keerthi Bandara Herath, known as Rangana Herath, is a former Sri Lankan cricketer, who played all forms of cricket game and a former Test cricket captain for Sri Lanka. Herath is the most successful left arm bowler in Test cricket history. He worked as spin bowling consultant with the Bangladesh cricket team. Herath was a member of the Sri Lankan team that won the 2014 ICC World Twenty20.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Anderson (cricketer)</span> English cricketer (born 1982)

James Michael Anderson is an English cricketer who played for England. He is currently serving as the fast bowling mentor of the England cricket team. Widely acknowledged as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the sport, he holds the record for the most wickets taken by a fast bowler in Test cricket. Anderson was a member of the England team that won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2010. In February 2023, he became the oldest player to top the ICC men's Test bowling rankings. and is one of the few fast bowlers to play at Test match level into his forties.

Gareth Jon Batty is an English former cricketer who is best known as a spin-bowler. He has represented England in all formats and was the captain of Surrey County Cricket Club between 2015 and 2017. In October 2021, Batty retired from playing cricket and became a member of the coaching team at Surrey. He is the younger brother of former Yorkshire and Somerset off-spinner Jeremy Batty.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Liam Plunkett</span> English cricketer (born 1985)

Liam Edward Plunkett is an English cricketer who bowls right-arm fast medium. He was an England international until 2019, and was part of the squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. He most recently played domestic cricket for Surrey County Cricket Club and Welsh Fire. He currently plays for Minor League Cricket side The Philadelphians.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ottis Gibson</span> West Indian cricketer

Ottis Delroy Gibson is a cricket coach and former cricketer from Barbados, who played for the West Indies. From 2010 to 2014, Gibson was the head coach for the West Indies, where he led the team to be champions of the 2012 T20 World Cup. He has been appointed as Bangladesh bowling head coach and previously twice worked as bowling coach for England, from 2007 to 2010 and again from 2015 to 2017. Gibson also coached the South African cricket team from 2017 to 2019. He was the pace bowling coach of the Bangladesh national cricket team and Multan Sultans. In January 2022 Gibson was appointed the head coach of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, he is set to join the team after the conclusion of the 2022 Pakistan Super League season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Moeen Ali</span> English cricketer (born 1987)

Moeen Munir Ali is an English cricketer, who was formerly vice-captain of England in limited overs cricket. He played Test cricket for his country between 2014 and 2023, becoming only the 16th person to hit 3,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests. In domestic cricket he represents Warwickshire, having previously played for Worcestershire. He has also played in multiple Twenty20 leagues, including for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ravi Bopara</span> English cricketer

Ravinder Singh Bopara is an English cricketer who plays for Northamptonshire and has represented the England national team. Originally a top-order batsman, his developing medium pace bowling has made him a batting all rounder in the one day game. Bopara has also played for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, and Chittagong Vikings in the Bangladesh Premier League. Bopara was a member of the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stuart Broad</span> English cricketer (born 1986)

Stuart Christopher John Broad is an English former cricketer who played Test cricket for the England cricket team and was One Day and Twenty20 International captain. Broad was a member of the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20. His longevity, and highly successful partnership with fellow fast bowler James Anderson cemented him as one of England's greatest ever Test bowlers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Samit Patel</span> British cricketer

Samit Rohit Patel is an English cricketer. A right-handed batsman and a slow left-arm bowler, he plays first-class cricket for Derbyshire County Cricket Club. Patel made his One Day International debut for England in August 2008, however was later dropped from the side after failing to meet fitness levels. After an absence of 2+12 years, he returned to the ODI side in 2011 and made his Twenty20 International debut, before becoming the 651st player to represent England at Test cricket by winning his first cap on the tour of Sri Lanka in 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tim Bresnan</span> English cricketer

Timothy Thomas Bresnan is an English former first-class cricketer, who last played for Warwickshire. He played as a fast-medium bowler who had ability with the bat. He was a member of the England team that won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adil Rashid</span> English cricketer

Adil Usman Rashid is an English cricketer who plays for England in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, and previously played for the Test team. In domestic cricket, he represents Yorkshire, and has played in multiple Twenty20 leagues, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs.2 Crore, in the 2023 Indian Premier League auction. He is regarded as one of the best English spinners of all-time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul Farbrace</span> English cricketer (born 1967)

Paul Farbrace is the Head Coach of Sussex and a former professional cricketer.

Trevor Harley Bayliss is an Australian cricket coach and former first class cricketer. He played for New South Wales between 1985 and 1997 before becoming a coach.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Jordan (cricketer)</span> Barbadian-born British cricketer

Christopher James Jordan is a Bajan-English cricketer who plays for England in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, and previously played for the Test team. In domestic cricket, he represents Surrey, having previously played for Sussex, and has played in multiple Twenty20 leagues, including for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Willey (cricketer)</span> English cricket All rounder

David Jonathan Willey is an English former international cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and bowler. He is the son of former England cricketer and international umpire Peter Willey. Willey was a member of the England team that won the 2022 T20 World Cup. On 1 November 2023, he announced his retirement from international cricket, following the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Root</span> English cricketer

Joseph Edward Root, is an English international cricketer, who plays for the English cricket team and formerly captained the Test team. He also represents Yorkshire in English domestic cricket. Root is currently the leading run-scorer among all active batsmen and the sixth highest run-scorer of all time in Test cricket and is the second highest run scorer for England after Sir Alastair Cook. Root is considered to be one of the greatest batsmen of his era and one of the greatest batsmen England has ever produced. He was part of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup where he top scored for England. He is also England's leading run scorer in the ICC World Cup and the only English player to score over 1000 runs. As of July 2024, he has topped the ICC rankings for Test batsmen on nine occasions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mark Wood (cricketer)</span> English cricketer

Mark Andrew Wood is an English cricketer who plays internationally for England in all formats. In domestic cricket, he represents Durham, and has played for Chennai Super Kings and for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.

Paththamperuma Arachchige Don Lakshan Rangika Sandakan, commonly known as Lakshan Sandakan, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the national team in all three formats of the game. He is a past pupil of De Mazenod College, Kandana.

The South African cricket team toured England and Wales between May and August 2017, playing three One Day Internationals (ODIs), three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and four Test matches. The ODI matches were in preparation for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, which took place in England and Wales during June. Extra security was provided to South Africa for the ODI series following the Manchester Arena bombing. England won the ODI series 2–1 and the T20 series 2–1.

References

  1. @finnysteve (22 October 2019). "Last time I toured New Zealand was as a player. This time I'm chuffed to be heading there with BBC TMS commentating on the whole tour. Can't wait to get back to such an amazing country! @ New Zealand https://www.instagram.com/p/B362ybQHzIM/ …" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  2. "How To Follow: Watford v Coventry City". Watford F.C. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. "Cambridge University Centre of Cricketing Excellence v Middlesex". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
  4. "Middlesex to Part Company with Finn After Seventeen Years". www.middlesexccc.com.
  5. "Steven Finn announces retirement from cricket | Sussex Cricket". sussexcricket.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. "The Hundred: Northern Superchargers smash competition's first score of 200 in thrashing of Manchester Originals". Sky Sports. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  7. "Steven Finn announces retirement from all forms of cricket". www.icc-cricket.com. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  8. 1 2 3 "Steven Finn". Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
  9. "Michael Carberry and James Tredwell set for debuts". Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
  10. "1st Test: Bangladesh v England at Chittagong, Mar 12–16, 2010". Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
  11. "2nd Test: Bangladesh v England at Dhaka, Mar 20–24, 2010". Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
  12. "England beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in first Test". BBC Sport. 31 May 2010.
  13. "Anderson and Finn rout Bangladesh by an innings". Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
  14. "Steven Finn wins Emerging Player award". Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 October 2010.
  15. McGlashan, Andrew (4 April 2011). "Finn prepared for a long wait". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  16. Miller, Andrew (31 May 2011). "Dernbach called up to Lord's squad". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  17. Miller, Andrew (5 June 2011). "Saker left frustrated as England fluff their lines". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  18. Miller, Andrew (7 June 2011). "'We'd run our race', admits Strauss". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  19. "Bresnan recalled as Broad keeps place". Cricinfo. 17 July 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  20. "Tremlett ruled out of third Test". Cricinfo. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2011.
  21. McGlashan, Andrew (27 September 2011), Pietersen returns as Meaker gets call, Cricinfo, retrieved 28 September 2011
  22. Statistics / Statsguru / ST Finn / One-Day Internationals: bowling analysis career summary, Cricinfo, retrieved 28 September 2011
  23. 'I'm back on track' – Patel, Cricinfo, 6 October 2011, retrieved 6 October 2011
  24. Records / England in India ODI Series, 2011/12 / Most wickets, Cricinfo, retrieved 25 October 2011
  25. Former England captain Michael Vaughan urges one-day shake-up, BBC Sport, 26 October 2011, retrieved 27 October 2011
  26. Finn to join Otago for a month, Cricinfo, 18 October 2011, retrieved 27 October 2011
  27. "Cricket Records | Records | World T20 | Highest partnerships by wicket | ESPN Cricinfo". Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  28. "Dhoni leads ICC's one-day Team of the Year". ESPNcricinfo. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  29. 1 2 "The teams of the year". Cricinfo. 5 January 2013.
  30. 1 2 "BBC Sport – Steven Finn to return home early from England tour of Australia". BBC Sport.
  31. "Finn steps in to fill Woakes void". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  32. "Steven Finn working on shorter run-up to solve 'technical flaw'". The Guardian. London. 15 February 2013.
  33. "England frustrated by dead-ball controversy against South Africa". London: Guardian News and Media Limited. 2 August 2012.
  34. Flood, George (9 April 2013). "Steven Finn determined to cement England place ahead of Ashes" . The Independent . London. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022.
  35. "ICC adopts no-ball Law after Finn problem". CricInfo.
Steven Finn
Steven Finn (cricketer), (2014).jpg
Steven Finn (2014)
Personal information
Full name
Steven Thomas Finn
Born (1989-04-04) 4 April 1989 (age 35)
Watford, Hertfordshire, England
NicknameFinny, The Watford Wall
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
International information
National side
Test debut(cap  647)2 March 2010 v  Bangladesh
Last Test28 October 2016 v  Bangladesh
ODI debut(cap  218)30 January 2011 v  Australia
Last ODI29 May 2017 v  South Africa
ODI shirt no.11
T20I debut(cap  57)23 September 2011 v  West Indies
Last T20I31 August 2015 v  Australia
T20I shirt no.11
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
Preceded by Emerging Player of the Year
2010
Succeeded by