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Richard Snell: RHB, RFM b. 12/9/68 As a nineteen year old Snell
took South African cricket by storm -- a brisk fast-medium bowler
who swung the ball copiously both ways, his promise seemed unlim-
ited. For unknown reasons he lost his main weapon (the in-
swinger), however, and consequently suffered through several dis-
astrous one-day internationals, and a dysmal season with Somer-
set. His rehabilitation has as much to do with complementary
words spoken by the West Indian captain as with a resurgence in
his bowling. He was instrumental in several exciting one-day vic-
tories for his provincial side in 1993, but was still ominously
expensive in such matches. His batting is hugely frustrating: he
has the technique to become a true all-rounder, but manages to
fail whenever it really matters. Snell is a reliable outfielder.
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