Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Akram Warned Saqlain Mushtaq Over Bowling Style
Wasim Akram shared the secrets of reverse swing bowling, a technique where the ball curves in the air.
He explained that the whole team had to help, like keeping one side of the ball shiny.
He also mentioned that Saqlain Mushtaq, a great spinner, was told to change how he held the ball because it made the rough side soft.
This would ruin the reverse swing effect.
The goal was to make sure only the shiny side was touched, ensuring the ball would curve in the air as intended.
This detailed how important team effort and specific ball handling are to achieve this bowling technique.
Wasim Akram revealed the team threatened to drop Saqlain Mushtaq if he didn't change his action.
Akram explained the importance of the entire team's involvement in reverse swing techniques.
The team focused on keeping one side of the ball shiny and untouched by the rough side.
Akram described the conditions needed for successful reverse swing.
Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook discussed reverse swing with Akram.
- Who
- Wasim Akram, Saqlain Mushtaq, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook
- What
- Wasim Akram discussed reverse swing techniques and team involvement.
- When
- In the 90s
- Where
- In the podcast "Stick to Cricket"
- Why
- To explain the intricacies of reverse swing and the team effort needed.
- Podcast Name
- Stick to Cricket
- Participants
- Wasim Akram, Michael Vaughan, Alastair Cook
- Bowling Technique
- Reverse Swing
- Key Figure
- Saqlain Mushtaq
- Akram's teacher
- Mudassar Nazar