Yadav, Aaron, Dinda & Awana could become India's four-pronged pace battery

[rkt.india]

The fifth season of the Indian Premier league (IPL) has seen quite a few fast bowlers dominate the proceedings. It is a known fact that the Indian tracks usually provide a lot of assistance to the spinners, and hence it comes as a surprise that quite a few wickets have fallen to pace and swing rather than spin. The honours were shared equally between the spinners and seamers during last yearÃÔ IPL, but pace has been the predominant weapon this time around. Eight of the top ten bowlers this season are fast bowlers, whereas Sunil Narine and Piyush Chawla are the only spinners to have taken the remaining two slots. Two Indian speedsters who feature in the list of the top ten bowlers are Delhi Daredevils (DD) Umesh Yadav and Kings XI PunjabÃÔ (KXIP) Parvinder Awana. While Yadav has already represented India, young Awana shot to limelight this IPL with his heroics with the ball. Ashok Dinda too isnÃÕ far behind in that list and has demonstrated his credentials as a fast bowler time and again. His skills drew praises from no less an authority than Allan Donald. These three bowlers have the ability to work up some serious pace and catch the batsmen off-guard more often than not. It must be mentioned that this is a refreshing sight for the Indian supporters, considering the fact theyÃ×e long craved the inclusion of such tearaway bowlers in their side. Albeit being sidelined for a major part of this tournament owing to an injury, Varun Aaron is another pacer who returned to play his first game this year for Delhi Daredevils against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He made a statement with his first ball of the tournament, clocking over 141 kmph. He almost had the in-form Gautam Gambhir caught in his very first over. He uprooted his stumps in the next moment and finished with figures of 3.4-0-20-1. DD are fortunate to have a bowler of AaronÃÔ potential fit before the crucial stages of the IPL. The fact that these four fast bowlers are doing justice to their roles augurs well for India. For a country that has struggled to unearth tearaway speedsters, this is a good first step. YadavÃÔ strength lies in his ability to strike at regular intervals, but he also has the tendency to leak runs during important junctures of the match. His Twenty20 economy rate is almost eight runs per over - not ideal for someone who is looking to carve a niche for himself. Also, his One-Day International (ODI) and Test economy rates are 6.04 and 4.40 respectively, which is slightly higher than the norm. Nevertheless, this is a flaw that can be ironed out with proper guidance and more experience. Yadav has shown great potential and determination, and itÃÔ just a matter of time before he gains in confidence and learns the nuances of fast bowling. Awana was a lesser-known player before the start of the ongoing IPL season. With impressive performances in the last few domestic seasons, he got noticed and made his way into the IPL arena. Thereafter, he immediately won the heart of a stalwart like Adam Gilchrist with his bowling abilities. He is another bowler who makes it a point to not compromise on his pace. Aaron and Yadav, too, shared similar sentiments a few months ago, and itÃÔ pleasing to see them sticking to their word so far. Ūf one wants to bowl fast, he will regardless of whether the wicket is flat or has grass on it. I think you can bowl well on a flat track as well, because where there is a dry wicket, I bowl with all my strength and hit hard. I do that otherwise too, but I am able to bowl better on flat tracks. said Awana. When a bowler oozes such confidence, itÃÔ heartwarming. It could be a good move by the national selectors to try him out for the shorter formats initially. With his recent domestic record and the potential he possesses, Awana deserves an opportunity. Dinda, too, is worthy of spearheading the Indian attack. HeÃÔ performed well so far for the Pune Warriors India, picking nine wickets in seven matches at an average of 18.77. But the move of playing in the IPL despite not being completely fit, especially when you know that a berth in the Indian squad is not far away, is absurd. This has been an issue of concern since long now. Mismanagement of bowlers has become a commonplace in Indian cricket. There is absolutely no dearth of talent, but the resources are not well marshalled. With proper grooming and guidance, Yadav, Awana, Aaron and Dinda can become IndiaÃÔ four-pronged pace battery. However, not just the board and the selectors, but the bowlers themselves will have to be more responsible with issues pertaining to their fitness. India has the ammunition to form a good bowling attack, but itÃÔ important to nurture the available talent for that to happen. http://www.cricketcountry.com/cricket-articles/Yadav-Aaron-Dinda-Awana-could-become-India-s-four-pronged-pace-battery/14390

[Old guy]

most important part not covered in article a good attacking captain is also needed who will prefer these guys over our tundler brigade

[MCcricket]

most important part not covered in article a good attacking captain is also needed who will prefer these guys over our tundler brigade

100% Captain and selectors too roadblocks in India making a comeback in test arena.

[J P K]

i can see pk vk bk leading our bowling attack in future

[Sidhoni]

:woot: Might be too early to say Awana's name there. And these guys need a senior partner that can guide them well with his experience. As MSD said earlier, it will be great for Indian cricket if Zak becomes the bowling coach after retiring.

[saneindian]

If even one of these guys keep bowling 140+ for the next 2-3 years and becomes a decent enough test bowler, I would be more than happy. Let's not forget Ishant either, depsite his failures. He has lots of time to improve and will surely be the leader of our attack in the future.

[rkt.india]

i can see pk vk bk leading our bowling attack in future

The most fearsome trio cricket history has ever seen. FTW!:two_thumbs_up:

[Magneto]

Foursome? Let 3 of them be fit at the same point of time ever. Aaron was gone first, then Yadav and now Dinda's gone. And let selectors agree to Awana first.

[Crookbond]

Aaron, Yadav, Dinda, Awana and Ishant could be India's foursome. Otherwise, it will be a threesome for all my money.

[asterix]

One thing I've noticed is that all these young bowlers do bowl with a plan and apply brain, while bowling (Yaddu is getting there, slowly.. long way to go), as compared to Ishant, who I'm afraid will be brainless throughout his career..Ishu does has talent but lacks guile..

[MCcricket]

I personally think Ishant, Aaron, Umesh, Shami can be our four lethal bowlers, in ways all different and all can bowl at pace, Awana, Dinda am not convinced about test's, maybe ODI'S.

[Crookbond]

But, the good thing with Ishant is he has age on his side. Dale Steyn when he came on the scene wasn't very good at picking wickets either - just a nice kid with a zip. He turned it around in 2006. I'm still not given up on Ishant. I still think he can turn things around.

[Old guy]

I personally think Ishant' date=' Aaron, Umesh, Shami can be our four lethal bowlers, in ways all different and all can bowl at pace, Awana, Dinda am not convinced about test's, maybe ODI'S.[/quote'] see awana's bowling stats in first class cricket u have to rememebr he is getting old bowl here so not much swing and still doing fine one matches were it swung he did swing the ball he actually has better control then yadav...and right now is much better then shami!

[Magneto]

But' date=' the good thing with Ishant is he has age on his side. Dale Steyn when he came on the scene wasn't very good at picking wickets either - just a nice kid with a zip. He turned it around in 2006. I'm still not given up on Ishant. I still think he can turn things around.[/quote'] We've been hoping the same with him for about 5 years now. :headshake:

[rkt.india]

Aaron' date=' Yadav, [s']Dinda, Awana and Ishant could be India's foursome. Otherwise, it will be a threesome for all my money.

:agree: I will add Shami Ahmed to it as well, not already, but in 1-2 years, he will be there.

[rkt.india]

But' date=' the good thing with Ishant is he has age on his side. Dale Steyn when he came on the scene wasn't very good at picking wickets either - just a nice kid with a zip. He turned it around in 2006. I'm still not given up on Ishant. I still think he can turn things around.[/quote'] Dale Steyn debuted at 22 and used to bowl in high 130s to low 140s. I do not agree that Ishant does not have brain, his problem has been execution and some technical issues. He has bowled some serious rattling spells to show that he has brain but how much he can execute them successfully is what he needs to learn and adopt to different conditions because he bowls very well on pattas in India, but he struggles abroad which means the length he bowls in India works for him but not abroad and needs to learn to make that adjustment.

[rkt.india]

We've been hoping the same with him for about 5 years now. :headshake:

He debuted at 18.

[Old guy]

He debuted at 18.

so? i always thought body develops after 18 not the brain :wall: brain is actually sharper when ur younger :P

[asterix]

so? i always thought body develops after 18 not the brain :wall: brain is actually sharper when ur younger :P

That's true.. If Ishu doesn't has brains at his age then he'll have to rely on learning (growing up some brains) using experience.. Till then he'll continue to be a on-dimensional bowler.. The current Younger lot will do much better than him, I'm pretty sure (if they get chance like Ishant got).

[Crookbond]

Dale Steyn debuted at 22 and used to bowl in high 130s to low 140s. I do not agree that Ishant does not have brain' date=' his problem has been execution and some technical issues. He has bowled some serious rattling spells to show that he has brain but how much he can execute them successfully is what he needs to learn and adopt to different conditions because he bowls very well on pattas in India, [b']but he struggles abroad which means the length he bowls in India works for him but not abroad and needs to learn to make that adjustment.

I wasn't drawing a direct comparison between Steyn and Ishant. In any case, if Steyn could change I'm sure Ishant can as well. Btw, the highlighted is the real reason of his limited success (and there's no prizes for thinking why he did well in the West Indies on similar slow wickets). The back of the length line works well in sub-continent conditions. In places like England, Australia you need to pitch the ball up - simple as that - and give it the best chance to do something. You may get wickets once in a while bowling back of a length (and may also contain runs as the spell at MCG shows) but it ain't going to help you pick wickets IMO.