Is Sunil Narine an off spinner?
It has been almost a decade that Sunil Narine has been an integral part of the success of Kolkata Knight Riders. The off-spinner, who was instrumental in ensuring their IPL title wins in 2012 and 2014, feels like the franchise is his second home after the Knight Riders think tank have backed him through thick and thin.
Who is the best off spin bowler?
1 Muttiah Muralitharan He is one of the best wrist spinners the world has ever seen. His most lethal skill was using Doosra, which makes it players very difficult to understand the variation of the ball. Muralitharan is an equally effective bowler in all formats of the game.
Why is there no Narine in the World Cup?
Narine has not been in the West Indies side since August 2019 for several reasons notable among them being the controversy surrounding his bowling action and missed the cut for the T20 World Cup squad last month after “failing to meet Cricket West Indies (CWI) minimum fitness criteria”.
Who is the fastest spinner in the world?
5 fastest deliveries bowled by spinners
- Shadab Khan to Joe Root (111 KMPH) Shadab Khan. (
- Krunal Pandya to Marcus Stoinis (112.5 KMPH) Krunal Pandya. (
- Piyush Chawla to Shane Watson (117 KMPH) (Photo Source: Twitter)
- Anil Kumble to Marcus Trescothick (118 KMPH) Anil Kumble. (
- Shahid Afridi to Tim Southee (134 KMPH)
Is Shane Warne a wrist spinner?
As many as five of the 10 bowlers currently occupying the highest positions in the ICC T20I rankings are wrist spinners. Over the course of the sport’s history, magicians like Shane Warne, Abdul Qadir and Anil Kumble have turned wrist spin into a bowling form to be reckoned with.
Who is the greatest spinner of all time?
Muttiah Muralitharan is the greatest spinner to have ever played. A unique off-spinner, he used his wrist to turn the ball sharply making him the first wrist spinning off-spinner in the history of cricket. A few years into his international career, Murali added the famous “doosra” to his repertoire.
Which is better off spin or leg spin?
Off spin contrasts with leg spin, in which the ball spins from leg to off and which is bowled with a very different action (wrist spin). However, the off spinner often bowls faster and more accurately than a leg spinner, and can therefore deceive the batsman with changes in the pace of the ball.
How do you bowl a doosra?
To bowl the doosra in cricket, hold the ball like a fast bowler with your index and middle fingers on either side of the seam. Position your bowling arm at 15 degrees near the side of your head, and step forward with your non-dominant foot.