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Donald will be a terrific asset

Adam Parore in the New Zealand Herald writes that former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald, who has been recently appointed New Zealand's fast bowling coach, will play a key role in helping the bowlers master the art of reverse swing -

Adam Parore in the New Zealand Herald writes that former South Africa fast bowler Allan Donald, who has been recently appointed New Zealand's fast bowling coach, will play a key role in helping the bowlers master the art of reverse swing - something that will play a key role in the World Cup, in the subcontinent.

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He will be able to help with issues such as knowing when to conserve your energy or to bowl flat out, and strategies of course. The South Africans were seen as the best reverse swing bowlers outside of Pakistan and Donald - who was frighteningly quick - knew what he was up to there.

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Akhila Ranganna is assistant editor (Audio) at ESPNcricinfo