Allan is absolutely right. One can have the best of technique and intentions.....but in the end its the one who is brave of heart that wins. Our best talent has of late come up with the routine of dangling a limp bat out to the ball that is too wide or too high, or of playing on the back foot rather than showing spirit and heart by playing off the front foot. Intimidating a fast bowler is a sure way of returning some of his own medicine and quickly deflating his ego...resulting in a total disruption of accurate line, length and speed. Thank you for your honest evaluation Allan. Frank cherian -USA