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Archive :
Ricky Ponting  Venkataraghavan  Steve Rixon  Dav Whatmore
Panel Discussion :
Armchair Umpire contest winners, Venkat, Prasanna   Venkat & Prasanna

Panel Discussion

Erapalli Prasanna and Srinivas Venkataraghavan were two of the finest spin bowlers of their generation. Their careers overlapped from 1967 to 1979 during which they were sometimes colleagues and sometimes rivals. But each had his own distinctive style and technique. Pras and Venkat were master strategists who plotted an opponent's downfall as much with their bowling skills as with their tactical acumen. Here they come together in a free wheeling conversation on the art and science of spin bowling that includes arcane themes like the difference betwen off break and off spin. The discussion is initiated by V Ramnarayan, himself a successful off spinner not fortunate enough to play for the country. So sit back and enjoy this cerebral and entertaining treat in full audio and video.


Archive :
Ricky Ponting  Venkataraghavan  Steve Rixon  Dav Whatmore
Panel Discussion :
Armchair Umpire contest winners, Venkat, Prasanna   Venkat & Prasanna