Shoaib Akhtar said he would produce "bowlers who are more aggressive, quick and talkative" if he had the opportunity to be the Indian bowling coach.Former Pakistani runner Shoaib Akhtar says he is interested in becoming the bowling coach for Indian Cricket team if there is an offer, saying that he is able to put in place "the most aggressive, fastest and most powerful pacers. " Akhtar expressed his desire for an interview on the social networking application "Helo". When asked if he would like to join the Indian bowling unit in the future, he replied in a positive manner. The current bowling alley in India is Bhatar Arun. "I will definitely do it," said Akhtar. "My job is to disseminate knowledge. What I have learned is knowledge and I will disseminate it."One of the fastest bowlers who played the game added, "I will produce bowlers who are more aggressive, faster and more talkative than the current bowlers who will pick up strikes in a way that they will like very much."He said he had always wanted to share his knowledge with emerging cricketers and was looking forward to producing more aggressive bowlers.He also added that he would like to "coach" the IPL Kolkata Knight Riders franchise, for which he played in the inaugural edition of the T20 League.The former player also spoke about his first interaction with the great Indian striker Sachin Tendulkar in the 1998 series."I saw him but I didn't know how big his name was in India. In Chennai, I came to know he was known as a god in India."Akhtar said, "He was my very close friend. In 1998, when I played as fast as possible, Indian fans celebrated with me. I have a huge fan following in India."Read More: 20 interesting facts about Sachin Tendulkar
The T20 version of cricket is considered a batsman format. However, over the years bowlers have had an impact on the shape through their differences. The arrival of the T20 led to mysterious joints and spinners. IPL brings in many new talents every year who impress them with their bowling skills. The yorker is the most dangerous weapon for you among the fast shooters. In this feature, we take a look at the Yorker kings in the IPL.6 yorker kings of the IPL1. Lasith Malinga | Yorker KingMumbai Indians and fans, in general, will miss the IPL's original Yorker king, Lasith Malinga. The sling launcher also had a variety in the yorker. It can be just as effective for a slow ball as it was to throw the ball into a blocked hole. Malinga won many matches for Mumbai Indians with the Indomitable Yorker. No matter how difficult the situation was, Mumbai knew she could see Malinga. And more often than not, the legend of Lanka hit the mark.Lasith Malinga’s IPL numbers: Matches – 122, Wickets – 170, SR – 16.62, Economy – 7.142. T Natarajan | Yorker King In IndiaT Natarajan was so good at IPL 2020 that he became the king of the IPL in New York, replacing Malinga who missed the season. Every time SRH seemed to be in trouble, Captain David Warner turned to NATO. And the soft-spoken left-handed seamstress delivered it almost every time. His ability to spot cricketers stunned him. In a match against the Delhi Capitals, he managed to defeat six Yorkers in a row. But, it was his unbeaten performance to bid farewell to AB de Villiers in the Eliminator against RCB that stood out. Since then, surprisingly, Natarajan has made a name for himself with an Indian team.T Natarajan’s IPL numbers: Matches – 22, Wickets – 18, SR- 25.16, Economy – 8.193. Jasprit Bumrah | Yorker King In IndiaPlaying under Malinga Jaspreet Bumrah definitely helped him improve his game as a bowler. India has benefited greatly from its results. Like Malinga, Bumrah also has a unique business, but of an entirely different kind: quirky, if you will. But he undoubtedly played a part in making his youth right. Aside from Malinga, Bumrah has been the most consistent when it comes to mastering block hole wiring. He's come down to countless yorkers, but his cries for Shikhar Dhawan last season are still fresh in mind.Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL numbers: Matches – 92, Wickets – 109, SR- 19.19, Economy – 7.414. Kagiso Rabada | Yorker KingThe South African pacemaker has been in perfect condition for the past two seasons at Delhi Capitals. It is one of the main reasons why the franchise was able to improve its fortunes. The Kagiso Rabada is quick and accurate. With experience, you will only get smarter. And when Rabada decides to extradite Yorker King, he is rarely wrong. Ask Andre Russell, best known for his pacer at IPL 2019, about the Super Over, too. Also last season, he put most of his labors on the spot.Kagiso Rabada’s IPL numbers: Matches – 35, Wickets – 61, SR- 13.18, Economy – 13.185. Jofra Archer | Yorker KingUnlike other fast bowlers, Jofra Archer likes to use the yorker as a surprise weapon. He likes to hold the ball away as he shoots the hitter's throat. He also has a highly efficient slowball. But, when he decides to play against a Yorker, the goalkeeper surprises hitting more than once. His height and speed make it extremely difficult for a batsman to face him. In the 2018 edition, Shakib Al-Hassan threw the New Yorker straight. Even a hitter with Shakib's skill couldn't do anything to clear the ball. He was the best bowler for the Rajasthan Royals last year and if he is not available for the IPL 2021 it will be a huge blow to the franchise.Jofra Archer’s IPL numbers: Matches – 35, Wickets – 46, SR – 17.93, Economy – 7.136. Anrich Nortje | Yorker KingHe may have only played one season, but Enrique Nortje made such an impressive debut at IPL 2020 that his name is worth mentioning. Nortje released the fastest delivery in IPL history last season. His fast pace meant that when he went to the yorker, the batsmen were quick to play the shot. However, what worked in his favor was its accuracy. With his speed, his throw into the hole became doubly fatal. Last season, Nortje starred as Rahul Tripathi along with the awesome superhero.Anrich Nortje’s IPL numbers: Matches – 16, Wickets – 22, SR – 16.63, Economy – 8.39Also, Read - Who is king of cricket in world? | PITCHHIGH
Why Arshdeep Singh is the rapid-firing run-killer of Indian T20I team?The 25-year-old Arshdeep Singh has vaulted past Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer; he is just five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal's 96.In a country where unbridled expectations are an entitlement for cricket fans, Arshdeep Singh can occasionally shuttle between becoming a leading T20I bowling exponent and just another run-machine (from the wrong end).But it is not for nothing that the left-arm seamer has emerged as a bowling mainstay for India in the shortest format. In only two and a half years and 59 T20Is, the 25-year-old Arshdeep has vaulted past greats Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become India’s highest wicket-taking pacer. He is only five short of surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s 96 at the top.Arshdeep can flood social media timelines for his profligacy at the death on rough evenings, like the recent showing in a defeat to South Africa in Gqeberha. But a review of his nearly 30-month run in the blues suggests he’s been clear of his contemporaries on most accounts.Powerplay surgeOnly 13 T20Is into his career, Arshdeep was up playing a World Cup in Australia. Two years in, he has a title to his name while already becoming India’s highest wicket-taking (27) pacer in the tournament. Despite Bhuvneshwar being phased out of the national squad, India have not struggled for early wickets, with Arshdeep taking up the mantle, even freeing up Bumrah and other seamers to handle the later stages.Since his debut, the Punjab pacer has racked up 37 wickets at an impressive 7.51 economy in the first six. He has dismissed 32 openers in this time, already the sixth-best among all pacers in T20Is.Not bad at the deathDeath-bowling numbers are bound to look inferior when placed aside the inimitable Bumrah’s tally – 41 wickets at a gobsmacking 6.82 economy rate! If one would keep him as the neutral base to judge everybody else, Arshdeep is not far out on the leaderboard. In fact, he’s picked up 46 wickets, nine more than his PP shares, and stands eighth on the all-time list.Though none have registered as many scalps as him between overs 17-20 since his debut, Arshdeep’s slightly alarming 9.11 economy is one of the areas where he needs to put in an acute patchwork. Of the nine bowlers who have picked as many wickets as him at the death, Arshdeep’s economy is the fourth-worst, with only Tim Southee (9.13), Chris Jordan (9.44) and Mark Adair (9.92) behind him.Most Powerplay wickets (1-6) since 2022 (Full-Member Teams)BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)57377.51Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)40296.01Shaheen Afridi (PAK)32257.32Tim Southee (NZ)33236.69Most Death Overs (17-20) wickets since 2022BowlerInningsWicketsEconomyArshdeep Singh (IND)48469.11Mark Adair (IRE)413010.96Haris Rauf (PAK)31268.32Tim Southee (NZ)28237.18But that shouldn’t deter Arshdeep too much as he enjoys a gung-ho approach for wickets in the format. With a bowler like Bumrah to plug the gaps at the other end in more intense contests like the World Cup, Arshdeep’s primary target is zeroed in on hunting early wickets.Arshdeep and Bumrah have featured in 10 T20Is (eight in T20 World Cup 2024) together, with both pacers taking 19 wickets each. Arshdeep’s economy rate stands at 7.34 with Bumrah in the XI, a considerable improvement from his career eco. of 8.34.When left to fend without the senior pacer, Arshdeep’s strike rate climbs from 12.0 to 13.6 with a sharper spike in his economy, leaking 8.57 runs per over.Consequently, 73 of his 92 wickets have witnessed batters falling before they have crossed 20. Fifteen of those have directly resulted in ducks in the opponent’s scorecard, making up over 16 percent of his total dismissals. It is only bettered by Bhuvneshwar (19 wickets) among Indians.Most T20I wickets for India (pacers)PlayerSpanInnsWktsBBIAveEconSRArshdeep Singh2022-202459924/918.478.3413.28Bhuvneshwar Kumar2012-202286905/423.16.9619.9Jasprit Bumrah2016-202469893/717.746.2716.95Hardik Pandya2016-202496884/1626.848.2319.55Unsurprisingly, Arshdeep’s brilliant 13.28 strike rate is the best amongst all 11 international pacers who have managed at least as many wickets as him in the format.World leader at 25Not many have succeeded in building an empire of wickets before turning 26 amidst the brutality of T20I batting. Arshdeep’s 92 is only bettered by Shaheen Afridi (96) among quicks. That is a mighty fine achievement when one factors in the next-best Indian pacer – Bumrah – totalled only 51 wickets in 42 appearances (between 2016-19) before his 26th birthday.The Indian system has endured a painstakingly extensive chapter of ignorance to slam-bang batters in T20Is. While the bats have finally gained acceptance, an out-and-out wicket-taker in Arshdeep also deserves his share of credit and patience on the off days in between.
