Rowner CC - Best Sledges Ever 
Brandes 1, Mcgrath 0
In the wake
of the news that Aussie coach John Buchanan has ordered the Aussies to cut down on sledging opponents this page
is dedicated to some of the best examples of sledging used by the pros over the years.
Thanks to
cricinfo for the majority of the content on this page.
If anyone
knows of any good sledges please feel free to e-mail me with details and I will include them on this page.
Glenn
McGrath v Eddo Brandes
McGrath was bowling to the Zimbabwe number 11 - who was unable to get his bat anywhere near the ball.
McGrath, frustrated that Brandes was still at the crease, wandered up during one particular over and inquired:
"Why are you so fat?"
Quick as a flash, Brandes replied: "Because every time I make love to your wife, she gives me a biscuit."
Even the Aussie slip fielders were in hysterics.
| Viv Richards
v Greg Thomas This incident took place during a county championship match between Glamorgan and Somerset. Glamorgan paceman Thomas had beaten the bat a couple of times and informed Richards: "It's red, round and weighs about five ounces, in case you were wondering." The very next ball was given the King Viv treament and smashed out of the ground, into a river - at which point Richards piped up: "Greg, you know what it looks like. Now go and find it." |
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| Merv Hughes
v Robin Smith Smith played and missed while facing Hughes in the 1989 Lord's Test between England and Australia. Hughes, never short of a word or two, told the Hampshire star: "You can't f***ing bat, mate." Smith then smashed the next ball to the boundary and replied: "Hey Merv, we make a fine pair. "I can't f***ing bat and you can't f***ing bowl." |
 Robin Smith. Butter wouldn't melt.... |
| Merv Hughes
v Javed Miandad The big fella popped up again with another classic, this time in the 1991 Adelaide Test against Pakistan. Hughes was less than impressed when Javed called him a "fat bus conductor" as the pair squared up to one another. A few balls later, Hughes got his man and as Javed walked past, could not resist shouting "Tickets, please!" |
 No one messes with Big Merv |
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