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Tailenders

Handshake, Hug or Two Pat Release?

Jun 29, 2019
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson, and Felix White discuss male greeting etiquette, England's performance against Australia, win percentages of India and England, the disappearance of the tradition of throwing the ball up in cricket, internet trolling, clothing conversations, and cricket match banners.
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Quick takeaways

  • Throwing the ball in the air after a catch has become less frequent in modern cricket, possibly due to dropped catches or throws off the floor.
  • Jimmy Anderson received a signed Bernie football shirt with Anderson 30 on the back as one of his best birthday presents.

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The decline of throwing the ball in the air after a catch

Throwing the ball in the air after a catch used to be a common celebration, but it has become less frequent in modern cricket. The tradition may have declined due to incidents where catches were dropped or thrown off the floor. However, some players still continue to throw the ball in the air after a notable catch.

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