msb1991 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 This won't happen, but I'm praying an IPL source does view this somehow and makes it happen. I think a World's Fastest Bowler competition similar to the one in 1979, though preferably not in 40 degree heat, would be a massive attraction. What sort of readings/order do you think we'd get? My money would be on: - Shaun Tait: 160kph - Brett Lee: 155kph - Mitchell Johnson: 155kph - Fidel Edwards - 153kph - Jerome Taylor - 150kph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desi Cartman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 No Atul Sharma :dontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb1991 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Chose to omit him to keep this thread on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 If its about the fastest single delivery bowled, it will be Shaun Tait. One cant put a number to it because different speed guns seem to have a mind of their own, but most probably, Tait will bowl the fastest ball of the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb1991 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 If its about the fastest single delivery bowled' date=' it will be Shaun Tait. One cant put a number to it because different speed guns seem to have a mind of their own, but most probably, Tait will bowl the fastest ball of the tournament.[/quote'] But I am talking about a net situation where there is no batsmen and bowlers simply try to bowl as quickly as possible with rest periods imbetween - just to see who can. I think it could be a crowd puller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 But I am talking about a net situation where there is no batsmen and bowlers simply try to bowl as quickly as possible with rest periods imbetween - just to see who can. I think it could be a crowd puller. If that is the case too, Tait will come out tops. His fastest will be between 155-157 kmph, while there’s hardly anything to choose between the rest. All of Johnson, Edwards, Steyn and Lee* are capable of touching 150. Even Peter Siddle bowls quite a heavy ball at times. * - Provided he is fully fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb1991 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 If that is the case too, Tait will come out tops. His fastest will be between 155-157 kmph, while there’s hardly anything to choose between the rest. All of Johnson, Edwards, Steyn and Lee* are capable of touching 150. Even Peter Siddle bowls quite a heavy ball at times. * - Provided he is fully fit. Lee had an injury to his foot, I don't think that the rehab from that will affect his pace too much and I feel that it is mainly match fitness that will be a concern. He supposedly had a virus which meant he lost weight and underperformed in India and Australia but he is supposed to have put on 10kg of lean muscle and is up to 92kg. MM, do you think it would be a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 MM, do you think it would be a good idea? I doubt it. Back then, speed guns were a novelty. Nobody knew exactly how fast bowlers were bowling. So, having them to bowl with a speed gun seemed cool. Now, everyone knows how fast the pacers are bowling anyway. You dont need a separate contest for that. Even there were one, it wont be anywhere as exciting or anticipated as the last one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav92 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Fastest bowler in the IPL will be Munaf Patel :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical: :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Who is Mtch playing for ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritwik Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Who is Mtch playing for ??? He is not playing. I don't think that Lee would be able to bowl 155 KMPH anymore, especially coming back from injury. Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel might bowl a few quick ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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