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Slick, smooth and fast: Dale Steyn, James Anderson feature in list of pacers with cleanest bowling action

Published on Aug 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST
  • As Dale Steyn revealed his pick of fast bowlers with smoothest bowling actions, here are the the names we feel belong in that list as well. 
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One of the three true pacers of the 2000s, Shane Bond is still remembered by many with arguably the smoothest action by a pace bowler of all time. With a high jump and a slick rotation of the hands, Bond would effortlessly get close to hitting the 150 mark repeatedly. However, his action did lead to stress fracture in his back and cut short his career. (Getty) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST

One of the three true pacers of the 2000s, Shane Bond is still remembered by many with arguably the smoothest action by a pace bowler of all time. With a high jump and a slick rotation of the hands, Bond would effortlessly get close to hitting the 150 mark repeatedly. However, his action did lead to stress fracture in his back and cut short his career. (Getty)

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James Anderson's action would change over the years. It would evolve from flamboyance to elegance as he created his legacy over the years. Anderson's action involved a lot of late power generation and that one require him to bend his back. And yet, he continued till the age of 40.(Getty) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST

James Anderson's action would change over the years. It would evolve from flamboyance to elegance as he created his legacy over the years. Anderson's action involved a lot of late power generation and that one require him to bend his back. And yet, he continued till the age of 40.(Getty)

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Allan Donald aka 'The White Lightning' is the first name in Steyn's list of bowlers with smoothest bowling actions. Donald would come steaming in, give it a good jump and release the ball with at a lightning quick speed. Hence the nickname. Donald's action is right up the classical alley.(Getty) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST

Allan Donald aka 'The White Lightning' is the first name in Steyn's list of bowlers with smoothest bowling actions. Donald would come steaming in, give it a good jump and release the ball with at a lightning quick speed. Hence the nickname. Donald's action is right up the classical alley.(Getty)

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How can Glenn McGrath not be part of this list? McGrath's action through the years was slightly clunky before he rejigged it in the late 1990. He remained a lot straight in his posture and would constantly hit the 134-140 mark with ease. McGrath's action hardly changed till the end.(Getty) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST

How can Glenn McGrath not be part of this list? McGrath's action through the years was slightly clunky before he rejigged it in the late 1990. He remained a lot straight in his posture and would constantly hit the 134-140 mark with ease. McGrath's action hardly changed till the end.(Getty)

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Watching Dale Steyn bowl was like poetry in motion. He didn't have the longest of run-ups, nor a huge jump. But his release of the ball along with the quick swing of the non-bowling arm makes it tough to believe that he could crank it up to the late 140s. Many local and domestic bowlers from different countries would ape his action, albeit with far lesser conviction.(Getty) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST

Watching Dale Steyn bowl was like poetry in motion. He didn't have the longest of run-ups, nor a huge jump. But his release of the ball along with the quick swing of the non-bowling arm makes it tough to believe that he could crank it up to the late 140s. Many local and domestic bowlers from different countries would ape his action, albeit with far lesser conviction.(Getty)

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Part of the famous West Indies fast-bowling quartet, when it comes to bowling action, it's hard to outdo Michael Holding. ‘The Whispering Death’ as he would be known to called, Holding generated monstrous pace with his bowling. His action was as smooth as his run-up, with his right hand really letting it rip at the time of release.(Getty) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Aug 26, 2024 02:47 PM IST

Part of the famous West Indies fast-bowling quartet, when it comes to bowling action, it's hard to outdo Michael Holding. ‘The Whispering Death’ as he would be known to called, Holding generated monstrous pace with his bowling. His action was as smooth as his run-up, with his right hand really letting it rip at the time of release.(Getty)

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