Re: ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]
You can add Umran Malik in that list because he can clock 155 consistently but not accurate as the legendary names mentioned but we also need to accept the fact the cricket is becoming batting friendly so we may not see such kind of bowling ever again in the history books.
But am I the only one who enjoys the solid defence from Rahul Dravid when balls bowled at him clocking 150kmph?
But am I the only one who enjoys the solid defence from Rahul Dravid when balls bowled at him clocking 150kmph?
I mentioned only those who are regular in international cricket. Umran Malik is quick, but then he is not even a regular for his IPL side. Anyway, nowadays very few few of the fast bowlers even try to bowl as quick as they can. The focus is on control, so that the economy rate remains good. Those who didn't did that got replaced, such as Dale Steyn. Another factor that has impacted the fact bowlers is the heavy penalties that are being imposed for slow over rate. Most of the pacers nowadays have shorter run-up, in order to save time.