Why do fast bowlers take long run up before delivering the ball?

In cricket, a run-up is the approach a bowler makes when preparing to deliver the ball. Fast bowlers tend to have long, rhythmical run-ups to allow them to develop momentum which adds to their ability to bowl the ball at high speeds.

Who is the slowest opening fast bowler?

Ekanath Solkar was the slowest medium Pacer ever . But Bapu Nadkarni was the slowest bowler ever in indian cricket . He played ist class and test cricket through out sixties . He used to bowl slow left arm spin bowling .

Why are fast bowlers not captains?

Bowlers tend not to become captains, and of the few that do many do a poor job (yes there are exceptions) for one main reason. They have to manage *themselves* as well as the team. For a batsmen this is simple. There is no difference between being captain and not on your batting.

Why do cricket players wipe the ball on their pants?

One of the methods that cricketers use to keep the ball in good condition is shining it by rubbing it on their trousers. But why exactly do they do this? Allow me to explain… Cricketers shine the ball because this increases the chances that the bowler will get the ball to swing in the air.

Can a spin bowler bowl fast?

Yes, a bowler is allowed to bowl both fast & spin bowling in Cricket. There is no such rule that prohibits a bowler from doing so. If the bowler, however, decides to change the bowling hand or the side from which he intends to bowl, he will need to first inform the umpire.

Why do bowlers put saliva on their balls?

Purpose. Generally, the purpose of altering the state of the ball is to achieve more favourable bowling conditions. Examples of ball tampering would include a fielder applying a substance, such as lip balm or sweetened saliva, to shine one side of the ball or pick the seam of the ball to encourage more swing.