Why are Indian test bowlers quicker than Pakistani bowlers?

[Nikhil_cric]

Over the last few years, we have seen that the likes Ishant,Umesh and Shami have maintained a minimum average pace of around 138 kph in every innings of a test without breaking down very often. On the other hand, Pakistani seamers seem to be made of glass in recent times. The only one capable of bowling in that range or above (Wahab) is often in and out of the side and even then is injury prone. Among the recent bowlers who played in SL, Abbas (127 kph), Hassan Ali(132 kph) were obviously slower and innocuous. Even spearhead Aamir broke down when he increased his average pace from 130 to 134. While there has been lack of skilled fast bowlers across the border for a while, they seem to be unable to produce bowlers with pace as well. Is it because of genetics or the poor diet of Pakistanis or is it lack of work ethic or has the talent pool simply dried up? 

 

 

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Edited November 12, 2017 by Nikhil_cric