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those armchair critics
Oh come on, what a load of nonsense, whether or not there's a historical bias against off spin in the press doesn't change the fact that Bess has been picking up wickets with some absolute dross. That's not me saying he's dross but that he's been picking up wickets with deliveries he really shouldn't be.
Gewürzt-
Every bowler ever has managed to pick up wickets with absolute dross. I'm sure we both remember watching Mike Hendricks bowling over after over of controlled tight seam, and the knight at the other end bowling dross.
The bile that is being sent Bess's way is un-merritted in the current setting, time is a better judge.
Sifta
Because he's a decent bowler? This is a very worthwhile read for those armchair critics that keem away in the background.
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/england-spin-dom-bess-sri-lanka-b1795710.html