Time was when countries like India and Pakistan packed their teams with 4 or 5 spinners and had some batsman open the bowling attack. The spinners will come in after 3 or 4 overs and with maidens on one end and someleg spin attack on the other. India produced greats like Prasanna, Venkat, Chandra to name a few. Why don’t we get really great (consistent long timers) any more in any team?Muthaia is an exception
And who are Saqlain Mushtaq, Shane Warne, Abdul Qadir, Anil Kumble et all ?? Spinners will never dominate the game as much as fast bowlers. I dont think Pakistan team ever had 4-5 spinners in their team. It was only India and the reason was we didn't have fast bowlers. And you know I am not even talking about Quality fast bowlers, We didn't even have ordinary fast bowlers in the bedi era.
I don't know what era are you talking about when spinners were brought after 3 or 4 overs, maybe in India but I am not quite familiar with that situation. But subcontinent is still safe haven for spinners, a place where fast bowlers will never dominate with the exception of Paki bowlers.
Its just that we have been able to see so many matches in South Africa and Australia in recent times that forgot what was it like for bowlers in Subcontinent.
Spinners are king to a certain extent, look at Warne and Murali, two of the leading wicket takers at the moment.
spinners are only for stopping runs and to put the batsmen in pressure so fast bowlers can pick wickets...
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spinners are only for stopping runs and to put the batsmen in pressure so fast bowlers can pick wickets...
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I dont agree with that. Saqi took his 100 wickets in less matches then any other bowler in the world. I dont know if that record still stands or somebody else took it in less matches. The point is quality spinners are not just run savers they are wicket takers. It seems Saqi has lost that magic touch he use to have, I think he is just not given regualr chance in the team.