Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah says he feels most comfortable bowling with the Dukes ball manufactured in England, compared to India’s SG Tes...
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah says he feels most comfortable bowling with the Dukes ball manufactured in England, compared to India’s SG Test or the Australian Kookaburra, as it provides even an competition in a game that is increasingly loaded in favour of batsmen.
During a chat organised by the International Cricket Council with former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop and former South African captain Shaun Pollock, Bumrah spoke on a range of issues, including how he developed an outswinger (for right-handers) and the secret behind his eight-step run-up that manages to generate good pace.
“I love bowling with the Dukes ball. It seams, it swings. It does help as it is difficult to be a fast bower with grounds getting shorter and wickets getting flatter,” said Bumrah. “So if the ball does something, it becomes an even competition. So you feel you are in the game. With no help, you only have a few things to play with. So I enjoy bowling most with Dukes ball.”
Asked how he developed his outswinger, which becomes an inswinger for left-handers, Bumrah said that it was a gradual process.
“I always want to bring new things. My different action, may be once or twice people will be surprised, but they will find you...
