India at the forefront of a fast-bowling renaissance: Ian Bishop
4 years, 6 months ago

India at the forefront of a fast-bowling renaissance: Ian Bishop

India TV News  

Commentator and former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop said that world cricket is currently going through a golden period of fast bowling and India are at the forefront of what he called a "fast bowling renaissance." He also said that the best fast bowlers in the world who can play all three formats need to be preserved somewhat like how India have done with Jasprit Bumrah. Jofra I think has the best action in world cricket," Bishop said on Sony Ten Pit Stop that was aired on the network's Facebook page. All of those things combined I think is helping a fast bowling renaissance," he said.

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'Jasprit Bumrah is the next best in Asia after Wasim Akram': India pacer can bowl his team to T20 World Cup, says Balaji
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Jasprit Bumrah is the next best in Asia after Wasim Akram': India pacer can bowl his team to T20 World Cup, says Balaji

Hindustan Times  

Lakshmipathi Balaji knows a thing or two about injuries. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates after taking a wicket during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group A cricket match between India and Pakistan at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York With a smile to die for and a cricket brain less celebrated than it should be, …

Starc, Bumrah will be key pacers in this T20 World Cup, says McGrath
7 months ago

Starc, Bumrah will be key pacers in this T20 World Cup, says McGrath

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Former Australian fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath believes that the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies will be exciting. The 54-year-old, who is in the city to coach fast bowlers and aspiring Under-19 bowlers along with chief coach M Senthilnathan at the MRF Pace Foundation, picks India as one of the favourites while making it clear …

Watch | How India became a pace-bowling superpower
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch | How India became a pace-bowling superpower

The Hindu  

India’s success in Test cricket has always been associated with its batting prowess and its unique spin-bowling core, several generations of which have helped build India as a Test fortress. India has since became a pace-bowling superpower, highlighted by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammad Siraj at the centre of it all and well supported by other stalwarts like Umesh Yadav, …

Siraj spell for the ages...
1 year ago

Siraj spell for the ages...

Hindustan Times  

KolkataThe first sign of a well-laid trap came in the form of an immaculately pitched, driveable yet not-so-driveable delivery that culminated in a screamer of a catch by Yashasvi Jaiswal at second slip. In all, what took the breath away though was that hypnotic line outside off-stump, dismantling South Africa’s confidence one wicket at a time. Cape Town never looked …

Klusener: India’s pacers make it one of the best teams in the world
1 year, 7 months ago

Klusener: India’s pacers make it one of the best teams in the world

The Hindu  

Even while seeing the upcoming World Test Championship final as a clash of ‘Australia’s bowlers against India’s batters,’ former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener thinks the development of the Indian seamers has made the country a potent force in the longer version. About the possibility of India using its spin options in the much-anticipated match, Klusener said, “It has been …

No Bumrah but India's pacers keep the faith
1 year, 11 months ago

No Bumrah but India's pacers keep the faith

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah can rattle batters in ways few bowlers can. That assurance yet again was on display in the last ODI against New Zealand when Michael Bracewell almost ran away with the game until the fast bowlers pulled it back, first through Mohammed Siraj who took two wickets in two balls before Shardul Thakur pinned Bracewell leg-before. The 2021 home …

T20 World Cup: India’s need for speed and Pakistan’s over speeding to determine Group 2 pole position
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: India’s need for speed and Pakistan’s over speeding to determine Group 2 pole position

Firstpost  

India’s bowling is their weak link going into the T20 World Cup, whereas Pakistan and South Africa might overburden their speedsters with expectations. Yet, as India wait to kick off their T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan, their fast bowling is feared to be the weakest link. Group 2, which includes India in the Super 12 stage, comprises South Africa, …

India's Umran Malik & Co redefining the art of bowling fast in India
2 years, 8 months ago

India's Umran Malik & Co redefining the art of bowling fast in India

The Hindu  

Umran Malik is making the batsmen hop. However, Mohammed Nissar and Amar Singh – worthy claimants to the fast bowlers’ category – caused discomfort to English batters in India’s Test debut in 1932. “They inspired Indians to take up fast bowling and the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s experiment with sporting pitches also helped the fast bowlers gain …

'Bumrah comes like 11 o' clockish, opposite to Malinga': Venkatesh Prasad on why India pacer is 'much more successful'
3 years, 7 months ago

'Bumrah comes like 11 o' clockish, opposite to Malinga': Venkatesh Prasad on why India pacer is 'much more successful'

Hindustan Times  

Jasprit Bumrah has quickly risen to become one of the best fast bowlers of this era. Two years later in 2018, when Bumrah made his Test debut, he made a mark there as well, becoming the fastest Indian bowler to pick 50 wickets in the format and even claimed a hat-trick in only his second year playing Test cricket. Recently, …

Our fast bowlers enjoy each other's success: Mohammed Shami
3 years, 7 months ago

Our fast bowlers enjoy each other's success: Mohammed Shami

India TV News  

Mohammed Shami says that the camaraderie that exists between him and the rest of the fast bowlers is key to the success of India's pace unit. Shami, Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are the leading figures in India's pace batter in Test cricket and it has also featured the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav and more recently Shardul Thakur, …

'Jasprit Bumrah is why India are where they are at the moment, he can surprise you at anytime': Clive Lloyd
3 years, 9 months ago

'Jasprit Bumrah is why India are where they are at the moment, he can surprise you at anytime': Clive Lloyd

Hindustan Times  

Over the last few years, the pacers of the Indian cricket team have been proving their mettle all across the world. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav have done a commendable job in recent times while the new crop of fast bowlers are also emerging as match winners. Jasaprit Bumrah celebrates with Indian team …

Ind vs Aus: Ian Bishop on India's U-19 graduates, fast-bowling reserves and what Gill did right - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Ind vs Aus: Ian Bishop on India's U-19 graduates, fast-bowling reserves and what Gill did right - Sportstar

The Hindu  

“For the three youngest members: Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar, class of #ICCU192016&2018. So excited to see where their career trajectory goes from here.” That was former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop expressing his appreciation for the three 2016 and 2018 Under-19 men’s World Cup players after their match-defining contributions in the 2-1 series win over Australia …

Bowling well in partnerships will hold key against India: Starc
4 years ago

Bowling well in partnerships will hold key against India: Starc

The Hindu  

Australia's plans in the build-up to the four-match Test series against India have hit a speed bump. READ: Virat Kohli stays top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen Earlier this year, speaking to Sportstar in the lead up to India's tour of Australia, Starc shared his views on the imminent four-match Border Gavaskar Trophy, while emphasising on the host's batting …

Kagiso Rabada: Mastering the art of bowling fast - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Kagiso Rabada: Mastering the art of bowling fast - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The name Kagiso Rabada has a nice ring to it. He has immense experience of both playing the game and now even coaching, so he’s always got the right things to say to everyone in the squad, and that is something that sets him apart. We’ve always bonded really well, and he has a really good cricketing brain. No, they’re …

Our group is the best fast bowling attack in Indian cricket's history: Mohammed Shami
4 years, 6 months ago

Our group is the best fast bowling attack in Indian cricket's history: Mohammed Shami

India TV News  

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has said that the current Indian fast bowling lineup in the best in India's history. We have bowlers in the reserves who can bowl 145 kms," Shami told former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta in a chat for ESPNCricinfo. The Indian fast bowlers played a key role in the side's historic Test series victory Down Under in …

Shaun Pollock: India’s fast bowling has become strong
4 years, 6 months ago

Shaun Pollock: India’s fast bowling has become strong

The Hindu  

Gone are the days when India would struggle to find a good third or back-up seamer as its fast-bowling department had become strong, former South Africa seamer Shaun Pollock has said. The depth in bowling, the different variations, you have got some tall guys, shorter guys, quick, skilful, shaping the ball and you can decide in between them and you …

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah reveals his love for Dukes ball, says it helps balance the competition in an era dominated by batsmen
4 years, 7 months ago

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah reveals his love for Dukes ball, says it helps balance the competition in an era dominated by batsmen

Firstpost  

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says he feels most comfortable bowling with the Dukes ball manufactured in England compared to the India made SG Test or the Australian Kookaburra as it provides even competition in a game that is increasingly loaded in favour of batsmen. New Delhi: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says he feels most comfortable bowling with the …

Ian Bishop says current Indian bowling unit reminds him of intimidating West Indian pace battery of yesteryears
4 years, 7 months ago

Ian Bishop says current Indian bowling unit reminds him of intimidating West Indian pace battery of yesteryears

Firstpost  

Bishop said the trend started with the likes of Zaheer Khan, RP Singh, Munaf Patel following in the foot steps of Javagal Srinath and Kapil Dev in the 2000s. The burning desire to succeed abroad acted as a stimulus for India to consciously create a fearsome pace battery, says former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop, who compared the current unit …

Ian Bishop lauds India's pace bowling attack
4 years, 7 months ago

Ian Bishop lauds India's pace bowling attack

The Hindu  

The burning desire to succeed abroad acted as a stimulus for India to consciously create a fearsome pace battery, says former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop, who compared the current unit to intimidating Caribbean bowlers of the past. “It seemed to me from the outside that there was a deliberate attempt by India to recognise that ‘batsmen were good, but …

India women's coach W.V. Raman: We need to identify a couple of fast bowlers
4 years, 9 months ago

India women's coach W.V. Raman: We need to identify a couple of fast bowlers

The Hindu  

A week after returning from India Women’s tour to Australia - where Harmanpreet Kaur’s young bunch made it to the final of the tri-series featuring Australia and England and followed it up by reaching the T20 World Cup final - W.V. While spinners continued to come good, pace bowling barring Shikha Pandey remains a concern ahead of the next year’s …

Vision and method behind Bengal's pace-bowling upswing
4 years, 10 months ago

Vision and method behind Bengal's pace-bowling upswing

The Hindu  

In the two-and-a-half months of Ranji Trophy cricket in 2019-20, Bengal's potent pace attack has made it stand out across 10 matches. But the absence of its top wicket-taker in the last 10 seasons hasn't affected the performance of Bengal's fast bowling group, with Ishan Porel stepping up to join Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep to form a solid combination. …

India's booming pace battery and the 3mm policy
4 years, 10 months ago

India's booming pace battery and the 3mm policy

The Hindu  

It was a connotation that was always on the wish list, even dreams, of the fervent fanatics of Indian cricket, not just laymen but even connoisseurs, when it came to India’s pacers. Despite India’s national team schedule and the domestic cricket circuit running parallel for a long time, the surge of the pace unit has coincided with the Board of …

Pankaj Singh: You cannot be extraordinary without playing Tests
5 years ago

Pankaj Singh: You cannot be extraordinary without playing Tests

The Hindu  

A giant – literally and metaphorically – of Indian domestic cricket, Pankaj Singh is one of two fast bowlers to have taken more than 400 wickets in Ranji Trophy. He weighed in on India’s cultural change that has aided the manufacturing of fast-bowling riches, the role of training and diet for a fast bowler, and more, in an extensive interview. …

Foundation of India's current fast-bowling talent laid by likes of Kapil: Ian Bishop
5 years, 1 month ago

Foundation of India's current fast-bowling talent laid by likes of Kapil: Ian Bishop

India TV News  

Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop says the foundation of India's "another level" fast bowling unit was laid by the likes of legendary Kapil Dev and built on by current captain Virat Kohli, who believes in the attack. The 52-year-old Bishop, who took 161 wickets in 43 Tests between 1989 and 1998, said he couldn't have predicted that India's fast …

Ian Bishop: Years of effort to improve fast bowling yielding dividends for India
5 years, 1 month ago

Ian Bishop: Years of effort to improve fast bowling yielding dividends for India

The Hindu  

India’s new pace attack reminded former West Indies cricketers Brian Lara and Phil Simmons of the iconic Caribbean pace battery comprising Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, Joel Garner and Andy Roberts. Read | India's pace attack exciting for world cricket, says Phil Simmons These days, most of the bowling coaches rely on bio-mechanics to monitor the growth of a fast bowler. …

Consistence, making batsman play key skill set of Indian fast bowling attack: Bharat Arun
5 years, 1 month ago

Consistence, making batsman play key skill set of Indian fast bowling attack: Bharat Arun

India TV News  

Indian fast bowling attack have grown into a force to reckon with in recent years. Following their successful calendar year performance, bowling coach Bharat Arun revealed the working behind the scenes, the key factors that have led to their dominance and their key skillset. While the rise in pace attack has been largely noticeable under the captaincy of Virat Kohli …

India attack now essentially relies on pace
5 years, 4 months ago

India attack now essentially relies on pace

Deccan Chronicle  

Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell in the second innings of the first Test highlighted not just his brilliance, but is also metaphor of the dramatic transformation that Indian cricket has undergone this millennium. What’s truly exciting is that pace bowlers today are coming from all over India and are not happy being medium pacers: they all want to bowl fast. Fast …

India vs West Indies: Jasprit Bumrah is a thinking bowler, says bowling coach Bharat Arun
5 years, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Jasprit Bumrah is a thinking bowler, says bowling coach Bharat Arun

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah’s situational awareness is unmatched and his five-wicket haul in the second innings of the opening Test against the West Indies is one of the “best spells of fast bowling” by an Indian, feels the team’s bowling coach Bharat Arun. Bumrah, who was given a month’s break after the World Cup, looked rusty in the first innings in Antigua …

Bharat Arun on Jasprit Bumrah's Antigua heroics: Best spell of fast bowling from an Indian in long time
5 years, 4 months ago

Bharat Arun on Jasprit Bumrah's Antigua heroics: Best spell of fast bowling from an Indian in long time

India Today  

India bowling coach Bharat Arun on Wednesday heaped rich praise on Jasprit Bumrah's ability to quickly adapt to different situations in Test cricket while revealing what led to his success in the second innings of the Antigua Test match against West Indies. Bharat Arun said Bumrah's spell in the 2nd innings that reduced West Indies to 50 for 9 was …

India vs West Indies: Jasprit Bumrah is more confident bowling outswingers now
5 years, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Jasprit Bumrah is more confident bowling outswingers now

The Hindu  

India’s pace bowling mainstay Jasprit Bumrah says he is constantly evolving as a bowler, with the outswinger that he wasn’t particularly confident of until last year becoming the latest addition to his arsenal. Bumrah recently became the fastest Indian to 50 Test wickets, during his six-wicket match haul against the West Indies in the first Test here, which India won …

Former West Indian bowler Ian Bishop rates Bumrah as the best bowler of Cricket World Cup
5 years, 6 months ago

Former West Indian bowler Ian Bishop rates Bumrah as the best bowler of Cricket World Cup

Op India  

Former West Indian pacer and now a cricket commentator, Ian Bishop rates Bumrah as the best bowler of World Cup. Talking to ICC, Ian Bishop said, “The wickets don’t show how valuable he has been. The likes of Starc have more, but Bumrah’s been brilliant.” Ian Bishop also explained Bumrah’s action, which is quite unusual and has helped him to …

World Cup 2019: How India grew into a fast-bowling nation
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: How India grew into a fast-bowling nation

Hindustan Times  

“When my name comes on the big screen it says medium pacer. The beginnings To go beyond the enigmatic adage that ‘fast bowlers are born, not made’, beyond the difficult-to-prove theory that you need to be big and beefy to be an express bowler, take a trip with 20-year-old fast bowler Shivam Mavi, who made both his Ranji and IPL …

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