‘Pakistan bowlers used to tamper the ball for reverse swing’ – Praveen Kumar shocking claim goes viral. Pakistani bowlers are credited with popularizing the reverse swing in the cricketing globe.
Reverse swing has historically been one of the most lethal weapons use by fast bowlers to trouble hitters when the cricket ball has gone old. Pakistani fast bowlers who used to discover ways to pick wickets on dead tracks pioneered the unique tactic in international cricket. However, it is not easy for bowlers because it demands a specific skill that not everyone possesses.
With the two new balls used in ODIs, the art has faded into obscurity. Former India fast bowler Praveen Kumar recently spoke up about the complexities of reverse swing and made the stunning revelation that all teams used to tamper with the ball to bring it into effect, although Pakistan players did it a little more than others.
With the two new balls used in ODIs, the art has faded into obscurity. Former India fast bowler Praveen Kumar recently spoke up about the complexities of reverse swing and made the stunning revelation that all teams used to tamper with the ball to bring it into effect, although Pakistan players did it a little more than others.
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Notably, Pakistan’s Sarfaraz Nawaz is credited with popularizing reverse swing in international cricket. The skill eventually pass on to former Pakistan captain Imran Khan. Who follow by the renown seam-bowling tandem of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Known as the deadliest bowling pair in history.
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Meanwhile, Praveen Kumar made his international debut in an ODI against Pakistan in November 2007 and since play six Tests, 68 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for the country. The 37-year-old earned a reputation for himself during the 2008 Commonwealth Bank Tri-series against Australia and Sri Lanka. Taking ten wickets in four matches and assisting India to a historic triumph in Australia.
Aside from that, the Meerut-born cricketer has 27 wickets from six Tests. Including a best-ever tally of 5/106 against England at the legendary Lord’s.
