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Bowling may not be as glamorous a trade as batting. But a team still has to take 20 wickets to win a Test, so spare a thought for these toilers too. In fact the contemporary game has a number of skillful exponents with the ball who can be as exciting as their batting cousins.

To become a fast bowler it helps to be naturally strong and aggressive. But there are many other tools which have to be acquired. The fundamentals of the grip, run-up, action (side-on or front-on) and follow through are important elements in the development of a fast bowler. Here you will find details on how to bowl different types of balls like the outswinger, inswinger, off cutter, leg cutter and so on.

The variations used effectively by fast bowlers like the yorker, bouncer and slower ball are also dealt with in detail. The physical demands on a fast bowler are immense because fast bowling is not a normal physical activity. It is very important to learn the right technique to avoid injury. Fitness apart, mental skills are another integral part of any bowler's repertoire. A bowler needs patience in generous doses for there will be times when he bowls quite beautifully without any reward. Both the physical and mental aspects are given pride of place.

Spin bowlers are classified under the broad categories of off spin, leg spin and left arm spin. Cunning, subtlety and deception are some of the qualities involved in spin bowling. Watching Shane Warne fox a batsman with his flipper or Saqlain Mushtaq with his doosra can be exhilarating. The basic technique for each type of spinner is clearly explained and detailed advice on how to bowl specific kinds of balls as well as use variations in the angle and speed of delivery is offered.

Allan Donald

Allan Donald
Allan Donald
"I've never been a man known for sledging". Donald talks about his attitude in the field. And with respect to verbal exchanges in the field, he thinks there is a lot to learn from the Aussies. [More]

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan
Venkataraghavan

The International career of Venkat, who remained very fit throughout his playing days, lasted from February 1965 to September 1983, one of the longest for an Indian player. Not yet out of his teens when he made his Test debut, Venkat made an immediate impact on the international arena by taking 21 wickets in four Tests against New Zealand including a match haul of 12 wickets in the final game at New Delhi. [More]


Sir Richard Hadlee

A man who scored 1000 runs and took 100 wickets in a season of county cricket in England. A man who was on the scoreboard for all ten dismissals in an innings including returns of 9/52. A man who scored 99 against England in a match where England made 82 & 93 in the two innings. A man who was knighted for his achievements on the cricket field. Sitting at the edge of the outfield in a match between New Zealand Cricket Academy and a local team at Chennai, Sir Richard Hadlee spoke in depth, exclusively to CricInfo's Anand Vasu about his journey from being "Paddles" to "Sir Richard." [More]


Terry Jenner

Terry Jenner closely worked with Shane Warne during his grooming days and is highly regarded as a coach who helped Warne's talent realise its full potential. He is called as the "spin doctor" to Shane Warne.

The video interview with Terry Jenner is a classic guide to have a hold on the basics of leg spin bowling [More]


Curtly Ambrose

CricInfo's Colin Croft speaks to the great Curtly Ambrose just after his last test match at Oval against England.

One of the great fast bowlers, Curtly Ambrose's long career has been marked by consistent success. When bowling in tandem with his friend Courtney Walsh, he formed part of one of the most feared and respected partnerships in Test cricket. [More]


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