India's self-critical fast bowler
After generations India has been able to produce genuine fast bowlers. Varun Aaron is one of them and in conversation with Bharat Sundaresan of the Indian Express, he explains how he uses the bouncer, how consistency is key and what similarities lie betwe
28-Oct-2014
After generations India has been able to produce genuine fast bowlers. Varun Aaron is one of them and in conversation with Bharat Sundaresan of the Indian Express, he explains how he uses the bouncer, how consistency is key and what similarities lie between him and Marat Safin.
"You can't just say I'm on full throttle and bowl full-tosses and half-trackers. You bowl fast and be consistent or swing the ball and be consistent. Consistency is the common factor. My strength is not bowling a half-volley length or trying to swing the ball from upfront. I can't bowl a half-volley and swing the ball. That's the way Bhuvi bowls. My full is hitting the top of off, and that's what I am always striving to do," he explains.