In the world of cricket, fast bowlers hold a special place as they possess the ability to change the course of a game in just a few overs. Among these pace warriors, left-arm fast bowlers stand out for their unique skills and abilities. Let’s take a closer look at three active left-arm fast bowlers who can be a trouble-maker in the upcoming edition of the ICC ODI World Cup:
1. Mitchell Starc
Starc, hailing from Australia, is a left-arm fast bowler well known for his outshining ability to deliver some toe-crushing yorkers in World cricket.
With a breathtaking left-arm angle and an action that exudes aggression, Starc is a sight to behold. His relentless pursuit of raw pace has often seen the speedometer cross the 150 km/h mark. But his real wizardry lies in his ability to swing the ball late, leaving batsmen bewildered and stumps shattered.
Batsmen dread facing him in the death overs, as he unleashes an onslaught of lethal yorkers that can derail any batting line-up. With a fiery attitude and a killer instinct, Starc is indeed a match-winner in all formats of the game.
2. Trent Boult
Boult, the left-arm pacer, hailing from New Zealand has troubled the batsman an uncountable number of times and he will be looking further to scare the batsman in this World Cup too which is scheduled in India in October-November later this year. He has a brilliant swing and seam movement, which is enough to make him the perfect nightmare for any batsman. Boult weaves magic with the ball in his hand. His ability to land the ball in the right areas is something that makes him more dangerous when he gets the perfect bowling conditions. His record in Test cricket, especially in the seaming conditions of New Zealand, speaks volumes about his capabilities.
3. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi, the prominent left-arm pacer hailing from Pakistan has a special talent for producing some brilliant spells at any interval of time and can turn the match in a moment of blink with his swinging fast deliveries and fast-paced deliveries. He is a young left-arm pacer who is carving his path to greatness. We have already seen that Pakistan is a treasurer in producing some great left-arm pace bowlers like Mohammad Amir, Wasim Akram. What sets Shaheen apart is his composure beyond his years. In crunch situations, he steels himself and delivers crucial breakthroughs for his team.
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