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  1. Bowling, in cricket, is the action of propelling the ball toward the wicket defended by a batter. A player skilled at bowling is called a bowler; [1] a bowler who is also a competent batter is known as an all-rounder.

    • In Swinger. A cricket ball is known to swing when the ball moves in the air after it has been released from the hands of the bowler. Swing bowling is an art.
    • Out Swing. Another type of swing bowling that fast bowlers often choose to bowl is an Out Swing delivery. Out swing deliveries are the ones that move away from the batsman.
    • Reverse Swing. So reverse swing is a bit tricky. In order to truly understand what reverse swing is, one needs to understand how a cricket ball typically swings.
    • Bouncer. A bouncer is a type of delivery that is pitched short. In other words, a delivery is known as a bouncer when a bowler intentionally makes the ball bounce nearly half way on the pitch and, as a result, the ball reaches the batsman at a shoulder or head level height.
  2. May 2, 2024 · Article Summary. Co-authored by Rishabh Mehan. Last Updated: May 2, 2024 Fact Checked. There are many different ways to bowl a cricket ball. Some players rely on their power to generate high speed bowls, while others choose to sacrifice velocity in order to focus on creating ball movement.

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