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

Pat Cummins is a cricket player from Australia who plays as an all-rounder. The current team is Sydney Thunder.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 72 | 107 | 315 | 6/23 | 22.05 | 2.90 | 14,391 | 6,946 | 27 |
| ODI | 88 | 57 | 140 | 5/70 | 28.78 | 5.27 | 4,585 | 4,029 | 23 |
| IPL | 80 | 51 | 87 | 4/34 | 30.80 | 8.89 | 1,809 | 2,680 | 22 |
| Domestic T20 | 76 | 37 | 83 | 3/15 | 26.67 | 7.92 | 1,678 | 2,214 | 22 |
| First-class | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/22 | 46.50 | 3.00 | 186 | 93 | 1 |
| List A | 5 | 3 | 9 | 3/34 | 19.67 | 4.12 | 258 | 177 | 1 |
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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