Manchester, July 27 (IANS) Former England fast-bowler Darren Gough has jumped into defense of batsman Dominic Sibley after the latter came under spotlight for his relatively slow batting against spinners in the three-match Test series against West Indies. Former seamer Darren Gough has vouched for England opener Dom Sibley's ability to play spin, saying if he could dominate India's R Ashwin on way to a double ton in county cricket, he is good enough to play any spinner in the world. Darren Gough had a bulky frame unlike many other fast bowlers. Selectors were content with his decision until it was discovered that he had signed up to take part in the BBC television show He was subsequently omitted from the ODI party to tour India in February and March 2006, prompting renewed speculation that his career was at an end. I got told the other day that he got a double hundred against Ashwin," Gough said on 'Sky Sports'. ... has faced criticism from some quarters for his slow batting. Cricket writer His reign as captain of Yorkshire got off to a flier. "Ashwin is one of the best spinners in the world, if not the best, and he got a double against him and smacked him to all parts apparently. Although Sibley has been in prolific form for the hosts, having scored couple of fifties and one […] © 2020 Cricbuzz.com, Times Internet Limited. On Sunday, Sibley had struggled a bit to up the tempo when West Indies introduced spinners during the third day of the third Test at the Old Trafford. We talk about wanting batsmen like Atherton or Cook at the top of the order, well we've got him," Gough said. Gough retired at the end of the 2008 cricket season with In October 2019, Gough was appointed as a fast bowling consultant for Gough was considered to be a budding young footballer and appeared many times for a Having played through one of the greatest epochs of West Indian cricket, characterised by a pace attack regarded by many as the finest ever, Richardson was well placed to convey such wisdom. Former fast bowler Darren Gough vouched for England opener Dom Sibley's ability to play spin, saying if he could dominate India's Ravichandran Ashwin on … Gough took it, claimed his five-for and quickly realised that bowling fast and taking wickets was far more suited to his talents and personality. 'If Dom Sibley can play against Ashwin and score a double-ton, he's good enough': Darren Gough "I like him, he hates getting out and that is what we've been crying out for! "People keep telling me he can't play against spin. Let's just stick with them and stop looking for problems," he added. MANCHESTER: Former seamer Darren Gough has vouched for England opener Dom Sibley's ability to play spin, saying if he could dominate India's R Ashwin on … His opening five games saw three convincing Gough suffered a broken hand in June 2007 whilst achieving his best Yorkshire figures in 11 years.In 2005, Gough took part in the BBC television show In 2009, Gough became the face of UK convenience store chain Darren and his wife Anna divorced in 2002, after 8 years of marriage but are now reconciled (Gough is close friends with fellow Yorkshireman (and Barnsley boy) former England and In July 2009, Gough revealed himself to be a supporter of the Conservative Party and offered his support to Nigel Adams' parliamentary campaign for Selby and Ainsty. Full name: Darren Gough: Born: 18th September 1970, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England: Batting: Right-hand batsman: Bowling: Right-arm fast: Relations: Darren Gough backed Dom Sibley's abilities while facing spinners, saying that he scored a double-ton against Ashwin who is "one of the best spinners" in the world. So, if he can play against Ashwin and get a double, he's good enough for me! Darren Gough reveals what the ‘biggest problem for Pakistani pacers’ is Posted on April 14, 2020 by bimalmirwani Darren Gough: “The biggest problem for Pakistani pacers is when they come to the likes of England and they see the ball seaming around and they kind of don’t know how to deal with it” Like most such pretenders to that throne, he did not fully ascend to such lofty heights: his batting fell away, and he eventually aver… "Playing for Warwickshire, Sibley had scored an unbeaten 215 against Nottinghamshire last year with premier India off-spinner Ashwin being among the opposition bowlers.Gough, who has picked 229 wickets in 58 Tests for England, believes Sibley's ability to play long innings makes him similar to former batsmen Michael Atherton and Alastair Cook and he can make an impact at the top of the order for England.
Darren Gough backed Dom Sibley's abilities while facing spinners, saying that he scored a double-ton against Ashwin who is "one of the best spinners" in the world.Former seamer Darren Gough has vouched for England opener Dom Sibley's ability to play spin, saying if he could dominate India's R Ashwin on way to a double ton in county cricket, he is good enough to play any spinner in the world.The 24-year-old Sibley, who has scored two fifties and a hundred in the ongoing Test series against the West Indies, has faced criticism from some quarters for his slow batting.