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The science of swing bowling is fascinating, and makes cricket watching a beautiful, nuanced affair. This article helped me understand the basics of swing, and
by kxxsc 7y ago
The science of swing bowling is fascinating, and makes cricket watching a beautiful, nuanced affair.
This article helped me understand the basics of swing, and explains why moisture in the air makes a huge difference, as does the condition of the ball: https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/17104279/the-science-swing-bowling https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/17104279/the-science...
One of the most successful fast bowlers in cricket, James Anderson, is notorious for his ability to be able to swing the ball when there is moisture in the air. So much so, that he is referred to as James "Clouderson": https://www.quora.com/Why-is-James-Anderson-known-as-Clouderson https://www.quora.com/Why-is-James-Anderson-known-as-Clouder...
- mikelward 7y agoThanks for the links! The first one appears to be missing all the pictures and figures he refers to. https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1143037.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1143037.html seems to be equivalent but with the images.