‘I learnt reverse swing before the conventional swing’: Jasprit Bumrah after record-breaking 6/45 decimates England
1 year, 1 month ago

‘I learnt reverse swing before the conventional swing’: Jasprit Bumrah after record-breaking 6/45 decimates England

Hindustan Times  

There were three dominating topics in Jasprit Bumrah's post-match press conference in Visakhapatnam - reverse swing, first-class cricket and not trying to bowl the magical delivery every ball. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of England's batter Tom Hartley during the second day of the second Test Reverse swing was his biggest ally on Saturday, which he mastered while playing first-class cricket while also learning not to aim for the magical delivery every ball and instead, try to focus on setting up the batter. Bumrah said he learnt the art of reverse swing before the conventional swing in order to become a successful bowler in Indian conditions. "In first-class cricket, if you wanna take wickets in India, you've got to learn reverse swing.

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India accused of ball-tampering against Australia by Inzamam-ul-Haq: 'Arshdeep was getting reverse-swing by 15th over'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India accused of ball-tampering against Australia by Inzamam-ul-Haq: 'Arshdeep was getting reverse-swing by 15th over'

Hindustan Times  

India's handsome 26-run win over Australia in Monday's T20 World Cup Super Eight game, which saw them qualify for the semi-final, has been soured with Inzamam-ul-Haq levelling ball-tampering allegations against Rohit Sharma and his team. Inzamam, the former Pakistan captain, claims something was done to the ball due to which India's left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh was able to generate reverse-swing …

Inside the science of what makes a cricket ball swing
1 year ago

Inside the science of what makes a cricket ball swing

ABC  

Pat Cummins is steaming in at the SCG to Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam. In the early 1980s, Dr Mehta's childhood friend, the former Pakistani captain and later Prime Minister, Imran Khan, told Dr Mehta that sometimes the ball would swing what he called "the wrong way". In the case of conventional swing, the ball will always swing away from …

With Jasprit Bumrah rested, India's back-up pacers warm-up for Ranchi Test against England
1 year, 1 month ago

With Jasprit Bumrah rested, India's back-up pacers warm-up for Ranchi Test against England

Hindustan Times  

There had to come a time in this series when India would have been forced to rest Jasprit Bumrah. India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Zak Crawley on Day 4 of the 3rd Test match against England The question itself borders on outrage considering this is Bumrah, who has taken 17 wickets at an unheard of average of 13.64, …

India vs England: Broad praises Bumrah for 'spectacular' use of reverse swing, describes Pope’s dismissal as ‘iconic’
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs England: Broad praises Bumrah for 'spectacular' use of reverse swing, describes Pope’s dismissal as ‘iconic’

Firstpost  

Jasprit Bumrah ran through the English batting lineup with a haul of 6/45, and one of the standout moments from the second day’s play was the Indian pacer castling Ollie Pope with a searing yorker. Jasprit Bumrah earned widespread praise after his destructive haul of 6/45 helped India collect a big first innings lead over England in the second Test …

IND vs ENG second Test | When it’s reversing, you don’t need to bowl magical deliveries: Bumrah
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs ENG second Test | When it’s reversing, you don’t need to bowl magical deliveries: Bumrah

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah is special. “The ball was relatively hard and reversing,” he said, when asked about the stunning yorker against Ollie Pope. “When the ball is reversing, you don’t need to bowl magical deliveries every ball. It did swing a lot, the execution was good, and I was happy.” Timber Striker Alert 🚨 A Jasprit Bumrah special 🎯 🔥 Drop …

How do you play Jasprit Bumrah? Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes had no answer but who does?
1 year, 1 month ago

How do you play Jasprit Bumrah? Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes had no answer but who does?

Hindustan Times  

India is often regarded as the graveyard of quicks. India's bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of England's batter Tom Hartley during the second day of the second Test cricket match between India and England In India, in six Test matches, Jasprit Bumrah averages a ridiculous 12.80. Also, where would India be in the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam …

Zak Crawley admits 'I'd definitely do the same again' despite his dismissal paving the way for 'fantastic' Jasprit Bumrah to barge through England's batting order and put India in a dominant position
1 year, 1 month ago

Zak Crawley admits 'I'd definitely do the same again' despite his dismissal paving the way for 'fantastic' Jasprit Bumrah to barge through England's batting order and put India in a dominant position

Daily Mail  

India dismissed England for 253 at the end of the second day of the second Test Zak Crawley insisted he would do the same again despite the dismissal that opened the door for Jasprit Bumrah to barge through and put India into a strong position at the end of the second day of the second Test. But just when it …

Jasprit Bumrah sets Joe Root up with reverse swing after fiery send-off to Ben Duckett | WATCH
1 year, 1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah sets Joe Root up with reverse swing after fiery send-off to Ben Duckett | WATCH

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah sets Joe Root up with reverse swing after fiery send-off to Ben Duckett | WATCH Jasprit Bumrah got two quick wickets in succession on the third day of the India vs England 1st Test. The Indian speedster got rid of Ben Duckett and Jor Root with two brilliant deliveries. The Indian speedster Bumrah implemented a brilliant set-up to …

Reverse swing: Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, Venkatesh Prasad on science and skill behind keeping headline trend of 1990s relevant
1 year, 4 months ago

Reverse swing: Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, Venkatesh Prasad on science and skill behind keeping headline trend of 1990s relevant

The Hindu  

New ball, semi-new ball, or old ball. The new ball tends to swing, and you can end up spraying it if you don’t practise hard,” said Venkatesh Prasad, known to dent set partnerships. “To land the new ball in the right areas is always a challenge.” Australia’s Michael Bevan caught by Anil Kumble off Venkatesh Prasad during the Titan Cup …

Didn't Expect Reverse Swing So Early in Test: Shubman Gill
3 years, 3 months ago

Didn't Expect Reverse Swing So Early in Test: Shubman Gill

The Quint  

"I think Jamieson bowled pretty well today, especially in the first spell he bowled with the new ball. He looked in a really good rhythm," Gill said after the first day's play in Kanpur. Gill made a fine comeback to Test cricket after a shin injury ruled him out of the series against England, making 52 off 93 balls, including …

England 'missed the trick' by not using reverse swing at the Oval, admits Mark Wood
3 years, 6 months ago

England 'missed the trick' by not using reverse swing at the Oval, admits Mark Wood

Firstpost  

The 31-year-old pacer said that reverse swing is something the bowling unit is going to think over and has already discussed in aftermath of the disappointing result at The Oval. England pacer Mark Wood believes that India used the reverse swing to their advantage at the Oval and this was something that England pacers missed out on during the course …

We could learn from India’s reverse-swing bowling, says England Mark Wood
3 years, 6 months ago

We could learn from India’s reverse-swing bowling, says England Mark Wood

The Hindu  

After its defeat against India at the Oval in the fourth Test, English pacer Mark Wood believes the English bowlers could take a leaf out of Jasprit Bumrah’s ability to reverse-swing the old ball. That’s something we’ve discussed as a group.” RELATED | Adding that it has been hot for the last couple of days in Manchester where pitches are …

IND vs ENG 1st Test: Reverse swing made us feel we were in game all the time, says James Anderson
4 years, 1 month ago

IND vs ENG 1st Test: Reverse swing made us feel we were in game all the time, says James Anderson

India TV News  

England fast bowler James Anderson's three-wicket burst in the first session on Tuesday broke India's backbone as the hosts crumbled to 110/5 from 92/2 in just over six overs, before getting bowled out for 192 and losing the first Test by 227 runs here. But the 38-year-old England pacer used reverse swing to good effect to run through the Indian …

Reverse Swing Masterclass! James Anderson sends Ajinkya Rahane's stumps flying in 420-run chase
4 years, 1 month ago

Reverse Swing Masterclass! James Anderson sends Ajinkya Rahane's stumps flying in 420-run chase

India TV News  

James Anderson displayed his brilliant skills to dismiss India's vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on the final day of the 1st Test against Chennai. Anderson sent Rahane's stumps flying only two deliveries after he dismissed Shubman Gill with a similar reverse-swinging delivery. Watch: Rahane did survive a leg-before appeal on the previous delivery, where umpire's call on the point of impact saved …

Sachin Tendulkar says James Anderson was the first to bowl ‘reverse’ reverse swing
4 years, 8 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar says James Anderson was the first to bowl ‘reverse’ reverse swing

Firstpost  

Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on James Anderson, stating that the veteran England pacer was the first to start the trend of bowling an outswinger with the wrist position of an inswinger. Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar believes James Anderson is the only bowler who could bowl a “reverse outswinger” with a wrist position of a conventional inswinger. “With reverse swing, …

'All of my cricket has been self-taught': Jasprit Bumrah opens up on his bowling action
4 years, 9 months ago

'All of my cricket has been self-taught': Jasprit Bumrah opens up on his bowling action

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah's unorthodox bowling action has been significantly discussed among the cricketing circles over time. Widely regarded as one of the best bowlers in cricket at present, Bumrah opened up on his unusual bowling stride and action during a conversation with Ian Bishop and Shaun Pollock. When Pollock asked the reason behind his reasonably short run-up in his delivery stride, …

Nobody had heard about or seen reverse swing: Sunil Gavaskar on 1982-83 series against Imran Khan-led Pakistan
4 years, 11 months ago

Nobody had heard about or seen reverse swing: Sunil Gavaskar on 1982-83 series against Imran Khan-led Pakistan

India TV News  

Nobody had heard about or seen reverse swing: Sunil Gavaskar on 1982-83 series against Imran Khan-led Pakistan Gavaskar explained that the visitors were undone by the manner in which the old ball swung. Former Indian captain and a legend of the game Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday recalled the 1982/83 series in Pakistan where Indians were outsmarted by the deceptive deliveries …

Arun: 'Domestic cricket helping Indians reverse swing better'
5 years, 5 months ago

Arun: 'Domestic cricket helping Indians reverse swing better'

The Hindu  

Nature of surfaces has been a stark difference while playing Test matches at home during the captaincy stint of Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In Indian wickets, when the ball spins, it also becomes conducive for reverse swing, all our bowlers are pretty good at reverse swing,” Arun, a former Test pacer himself, said here on Tuesday …

India vs Australia: Jasprit Bumrah credits Ranji Trophy experience for learning reverse swing after wreaking hosts
6 years, 2 months ago

India vs Australia: Jasprit Bumrah credits Ranji Trophy experience for learning reverse swing after wreaking hosts

Firstpost  

Bumrah produced a career-best effort of 6/33 in 15.5 overs, becoming the first bowler from the subcontinent to take a five-for or more in South Africa, England and Australia in the same year. Melbourne: Jasprit Bumrah said his experience of getting the reverse swing on slower pitches in first-class cricket helped him get the best out of a docile MCG …

Reverse swing has no connection to ball tampering - Sourav Ganguly
6 years, 7 months ago

Reverse swing has no connection to ball tampering - Sourav Ganguly

Hindustan Times  

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly backed reverse-swing bowling and denied it had links to ball-tampering, in the wake of bowlers expressing concern that the art was on the decline and game getting too batsmen-dominated due to the use of two new balls in ODI cricket. Sourav Ganguly said that reverse swing does not automatically point to ball tampering. Ganguly said …

Different joy in bowling reverse swing, says Shami
8 years, 5 months ago

Different joy in bowling reverse swing, says Shami

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanpur: Underlining the significance of reverse-swing, India pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has admitted that the unique art is one of his primary weapons in his bowling arsenal and insisted that he constantly strives to execute it to perfection. "There is a different joy in bowling reverse swing," Shami told bcci.tv. Considered as one of the best exponents of reverse swing …

Changed ball helped me get reverse swing: Shami
11 years, 4 months ago

Changed ball helped me get reverse swing: Shami

India TV News  

Kolkata: It was change of ball that did the trick for India's hero of the day Mohammed Shami who pierced through the batting line up of West indies on 1st day of the 1st test here, caliming 4/71. Shami while addressing media after the day's play, said that the change of ball helped his cause as the replaced one started …

Anderson says, he practised reverse swing after watching Zaheer's action
12 years, 3 months ago

Anderson says, he practised reverse swing after watching Zaheer's action

India TV News  

Kolkata, Dec 5: England seamer James Anderson today revealed that he started practising the art of reverse swing after watching Zaheer Khan's stupendous success during India's tour of England back in 2007. “I remember a few years back, in the last tour in 2007, Zaheer did get a lot of reverse swing. It proved to be a good skill,” Anderson, …

Reverse Swing Will Be Equally Important As Spin, Says Donald – India TV
14 years, 1 month ago

Reverse Swing Will Be Equally Important As Spin, Says Donald – India TV

India TV News  

Chennai, Feb 18 : The sub-continental pitches are the happy hunting ground for the spinners but reverse swing will also play an equally important role in the Cricket World Cup starting on Saturday, New Zealand bowling coach Allan Donald said on Thursday. But in crucial games like this, India have shown us last night if you are slightly off themark …

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