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

Saqib Mahmood is a cricket player from United Kingdom. The main role is all-rounder. The current team is Sydney Thunder.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2/21 | 22.83 | 2.25 | 366 | 137 | 1 |
| ODI | 17 | 7 | 25 | 4/42 | 29.12 | 5.19 | 841 | 728 | 3 |
| Domestic T20 | 96 | 27 | 127 | 4/22 | 21.83 | 8.81 | 1,888 | 2,773 | 13 |
| First-class | 27 | 35 | 71 | 5/47 | 32.76 | 3.19 | 4,377 | 2,326 | 4 |
| List A | 17 | 5 | 33 | 6/37 | 23.58 | 5.58 | 837 | 778 | 3 |
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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