Fast Bowling Basics
Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.

Saeed Ajmal is a cricket player from Australia. The main role is all-rounder. The current team is Pakistan.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 35 | 53 | 178 | 7/55 | 28.11 | 2.59 | 11,592 | 5,003 | 6 |
| ODI | 108 | 66 | 175 | 5/24 | 23.13 | 4.23 | 5,748 | 4,048 | 13 |
| Domestic T20 | 105 | 26 | 141 | 4/19 | 18.29 | 6.57 | 2,356 | 2,579 | 14 |
| First-class | 17 | 22 | 79 | 7/19 | 24.41 | 2.79 | 4,140 | 1,928 | 5 |
| List A | 7 | 5 | 8 | 3/33 | 40.13 | 4.71 | 409 | 321 | 2 |
Learn the basics of fast bowling, from the run-up to a smooth action. Build speed step by step.
Spin bowling turns the ball off the pitch. Learn a simple grip and how to give the ball a spin.
Accurate bowling puts the ball where you want it. Practice a target and a repeatable action.
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