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Sanjeev Sharma: One who can bowl well with red ball can even play T10

Former Indian cricketer Sanjeev Sharma believes that technical proficiency and the ability to manipulate the red ball are more critical for fast bowlers than raw pace alone. Drawing on his extensive international coaching tenure across nations like Fiji, Thailand, and the United States, he argues that speed exceeding 140 kmph is ineffective without the skill to seam or swing the ball, especially on domestic pitches that lack significant bounce.

Sharma, who represented India from 1988 to 1990, emphasized that mastering traditional red-ball fundamentals provides the necessary foundation for success in any format, including the shortest versions of the game. He shared these insights while observing a Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Bengal.

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