Former Australian speedster Glenn McGrath feels that though everyone wants to be a fast bowler, quick bowlers are a rare commodity. McGrath, chief coach at the MRF Pace Foundation
Glenn McGrath on Day One of the camp at MCA's BKC indoor academy yesterday. Pic/Shadab Khan
Former Australian speedster Glenn McGrath feels that though everyone wants to be a fast bowler, quick bowlers are a rare commodity. McGrath, chief coach at the MRF Pace Foundation, who is in the city to guide 16 Mumbai fast bowlers of under-19, 23 and Ranji Trophy teams in a two-day camp at MCA's BKC indoor academy, drove home some home truths during an interaction with the media here.
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Express quick is rare thing
"To be an express fast bowler is unique. It's not that many bowlers can bowl at 140-150 kmph pace on a regular basis. It is something very unique. It is a raw talent, you can't teach that," said McGrath.
"Express bowlers are very rare and I am always on the lookout for them. To be a fast bowler in India is probably the toughest thing as a cricketer," the Australian bowler said.
All praise for Umesh Yadav
However, the New South Wales cricketer, who claimed 641 Tests wickets in 124 matches, was all praise for India pacer Umesh Yadav and said that he has improved a lot as a bowler in the last few years.
"Umesh Yadav is bowling really well at the moment. The way he come back match after match is very comendable.
"He is a bit older, so now he has gained a lot more experience and knows how to prepare himself and how to get his body ready for a match," said McGrath.
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