The Surfer

Hick's struggle to go out on a high

Steve James, writing in The Sunday Telegraph , looks at the twilight of the career of Graeme Hick , one of the most talented batsmen of his generation, albeit one who failed to live up to the hype on the international stage

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Steve James, writing in The Sunday Telegraph, looks at the twilight of the career of Graeme Hick, one of the most talented batsmen of his generation, albeit one who failed to live up to the hype on the international stage. Hick turned 40 last month and is looking to carry on for as long as he enjoys the game. But he has been struggling for Worcestershire, and James is concerned.

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"Difficult piece to write this, given my unashamed admiration for the man and the fact that, without even a hint of hyperbole, he will always be considered a legend of the county game. But I am worried about Graeme Hick. Worried that a glorious career might be heading for a less-than- glorious ending.

Opinion is divided among opponents as to Hick's current powers. "Nothing like he used to be, much less imposing at the crease," some say; "no different - he's just been caught on some poor pitches," others say. Only Hick himself knows."

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Martin Williamson is executive editor of ESPNcricinfo and managing editor of ESPN Digital Media in Europe, the Middle East and Africa