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Becoming a Champion Batsman: Right mindset while Batting

Senior cricketers stress the importance of the right mindset in cricket, which separates exceptional players. We explain the mindset a batsman needs: Confidence through practice and learning, staying focused, adaptability, positivity, fearlessness, team focus, enjoying the process, clarity in thoughts, setting realistic targets, and maintaining good habits. These are crucial for success.

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A player doing his shadow batting practoce with the ZAP Glaze Tennis Cricket Bat

Ultimate Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Tennis Cricket Bat

Cricket bats, both leather and tennis, have evolved over a century, with tennis bats focusing solely on smashing balls. Kashmir willow is preferred for tennis cricket due to its power and durability. The scoop design enhances maneuverability and power. ZAP's Glaze Scoop Cricket Bat is lauded for its innovative design. Edge thickness affects power and feel, with a balance needed. Sweet spot position and handle type are crucial for optimal performance. Weight and feel are paramount; scoops reduce weight without compromising power, ensuring an ideal balance and feel.

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Shaun Tait bowling in an IPL match

Fastest Balls in IPL History: Speed Unleashed

Top 10 Fastest Balls in IPL History:

  1. Shaun Tait (157.71 kmph) vs Delhi Daredevils
  2. Gerald Coetzee (157.4 kmph) vs Rajasthan Royals
  3. Lockie Ferguson (157.2 kmph) vs Rajasthan Royals
  4. Umran Malik (157 kmph) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
  5. Mayank Yadav (156.7 kmph) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
  6. Anrich Nortje (156.22 kmph) vs Rajasthan Royals
  7. Umran Malik (156 kmph) vs Delhi Capitals
  8. Mayank Yadav (155.8 kmph) vs Punjab Kings
  9. Anrich Nortje (155.1 kmph) vs Rajasthan Royals
  10. Umran Malik (154.8 kmph) vs Delhi Capitals

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Ravindra Jadeja takes a brilliant catch in a t20I game

Who is the Best All Rounder in T20 Cricket Format?

T20 cricket values all-rounders highly. They excel in batting and bowling, like Shane Watson, Shakib Al Hasan, Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell, and Dwayne Bravo. Each brings unique skills, from Watson's explosive batting to Jadeja's exceptional fielding. In the IPL, they've showcased their prowess, especially Jadeja, considered the best all-rounder in IPL history.

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Rashid Khan celebrates after taking a wicket

Learn How to Bowl a Googly Ball in Cricket

Rashid Khan excels in T20 with lethal leg spin and googly variations. Bernard Bosanquet invented the googly, a deceptive delivery that spins in the opposite direction. To bowl it, maintain the leg spin grip, disguise it well, and bowl at the right line and length. Practice is key to mastering this skill.

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The Indian Cricket Team players MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Axar Patel take Yo Yo Test

Yo-Yo Test in Cricket: The Ultimate Fitness Challenge

In modern cricket, fitness is crucial for players to excel in diverse formats. The Yo-Yo test, a running aerobic challenge, assesses athletes' endurance and is embraced by cricket teams globally. The Indian Cricket Team, led by Virat Kohli, adopted it as a fitness benchmark. The test involves shuttle runs at increasing speeds, with failure after three missed shuttles. Different teams have varying benchmarks; India's is 17.1. Notable players like Alastair Cook and Shubman Gill have high scores. The debate on its necessity persists, but for many, clearing the Yo-Yo test remains a prerequisite for team selection.

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Fast Bowling Inswing and Outswing Grip

Swing Bowling in Cricket: Inswing, Outswing and Reverse Swing Techniques

Fast bowling in cricket is a skill that involves delivering unpredictable and destructive deliveries, such as bouncers and yorkers. James Anderson is a prime example of a successful fast bowler. Swing bowling, including inswing and outswing, plays a crucial role in this skill, relying on factors like wrist position, seam orientation, and aerodynamics. Inswing requires the shiny side to face the offside, while outswing requires the shiny side on the leg side. Reverse swing is another challenging form that occurs with an older ball. The grip, wrist position, speed, and length are all essential in mastering these techniques.

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Sachin Tendulkar plays the backfoot cover drive in a test match

How to play the Backfoot Drive in Cricket?

In cricket, scoring quickly is crucial in T20s, but in longer formats, safety is paramount due to tricky deliveries. The backfoot drive is a safe shot for certain pitches. To execute it well, maintain the right stance, footwork, grip, and point of contact. Practice with drills like sidearm throwdowns and tennis ball exercises for improved performance. 

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Knuckle Ball Fast Bowling Variation

Fast Bowling Variations: Reverse Swing, Slower Balls and more

Bowling is a dynamic art in cricket, determined by the bowler's skill and temperament. Fast bowlers play a crucial role in various match situations. To excel, they need to master different variations like swing, reverse swing, length, bouncers, yorkers, and change of pace. It's essential to practice with quality equipment. For reverse swing, you need an older ball, focus on ball maintenance, and hold it correctly. Bouncers are aggressive but come with risks. Yorkers are lethal in the death overs. Slower balls can surprise batsmen and are crucial in limited-overs cricket. Off-cutters and leg-cutters are effective variations, while the knuckleball is unorthodox but deceptive. To increase bowling speed, work on strength and conditioning. To disguise slower balls, maintain consistency in your delivery. For reverse swing, manage the ball's condition. 

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