The transcript is a discussion on the art of bowling slower balls in cricket, led by former New Zealand bowler Simon Dooley. The discussion includes examples of different types of slower balls, such as the general off spinner, the one that rolls out like a leg cutter, and the knuckle ball. The speakers emphasize the importance of deception, pace variations, and great exponents of the art in modern cricket. They also discuss the techniques and strategies used by top bowlers like Joffery Archer, Mustafizur Rahman, and others. The key to success in bowling slower balls, according to the speakers, is minimal change in action, speed, and the ability to deceive the batsman. The discussion ends with a focus on the importance of having a variety of slower balls in one-day cricket.
1. The text is a transcript of a cricket masterclass discussion.
2. The guests are Simon Dooley, a former New Zealand bowler, and an unnamed expert.
3. They are discussing the art of bowling the slower ball and the use of pace variations in one-day cricket.
4. The discussion includes examples of different types of slower balls, such as the general off spinner, the one that rolls out like a leg cutter, and the knuckle ball.
5. The guests analyze the bowling techniques of various cricketers, including Jasper Boomera, James Neesham, and Joffery Archer.
6. They highlight the importance of arm speed and minimal change of action in bowling a slower ball effectively.
7. The discussion also touches on the short pitch or slower ball bouncer, explaining that it's not really a slow-able bouncer but a short pitch slow ball.
8. The guests emphasize the need for bowlers to have a variety of slow balls in their arsenal for effective one-day cricket.