It is Tough to Find the Right Balance Between Speed and Swing - Bhuvneshwar Kumar

A fast bowler should possess two traits if he seeks success – pace and swing. Meanwhile, Indian pacer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has recently compromised his swing to add a little bit of speed to his bowling. However, the 29-year old feels it is tough to get the right balance between speed and movement on the international stage.

To get the balance right is tough – Bhuvneshwar

Though the fast bowlers struggle to swing the ball after a certain limit or pace, Bhuvneshwar reveals he finds it challenging to add some speed along with the proper swing in the first series. However, the fast bowler has consulted the coach, and after practicing a lot, he finds it more accessible to get the balance right.

“It is very tough to find the right balance between speed and swing. If you look at the fast bowlers all round the world, after a certain limit or pace, they also struggle to swing the ball. For me as well, it was difficult in the first series after adding a bit of pace to get my swing going. But I practiced hard, bowled in the nets, consulted with the coaching staff and got the balance going. And it has started to work for me,” Bhuvneshwar Kumar tells CricketCountry.com on the sidelines of a promotional event for ASICS.

Moreover, since his debut in 2013, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the lowest bowling average amongst the Indian fast bowlers. He also missed out the England Tests after suffering an injury in the ODI series. However,  he hasn’t recovered well and hoped to gain form ahead of the 2019 World Cup in England.

“Missing the England series was disappointing, but I had almost a month to get back to full fitness with the rehab in NCA,” he says. “I wouldn’t not say it was a difficult time, but it was a frustrating time because as a player I would want to play. But we have to realize that injuries are part of life, and missing out on certain series is part of the game. I kept that in mind and did my rehab. I had a positive mindset, and that helped me recover quicker.” Kumar added.

Working hard is the key – Bhuvi

However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar had roughly completed his six years of international cricket. Furthermore, he is aware of the things that will keep him sustain at the highest level and keeps him ahead of the competition.

“The only difference for me is the is the mindset you have towards the game. I believe in smart work,” he says. “Everybody puts in the hard work, but being smart about it is way I look at it. We play so much of cricket that we have to keep a tab on everything from getting the proper rest, recovery and practice. so for me it’s the smart work.” Kumar added.