Stuart Broad Picks The Best Bowler Of His Generation
Published - 16 Apr 2020, 12:41 AM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:05 AM
Not many would disagree with naming Dale Steyn as the greatest fast bowler of this generation. The South African speedster can be considered well in par with the pacers of the ancient era. With a unique ability to extract the best out of even unhelpful conditions, Steyn has cemented himself as a prolific wicket-taker. When asked experienced England seamer Stuart Broad, he didn’t refrain either from picking the Proteas’ great as the best.
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With 485 wickets from 138 Tests so far, Stuart Broad is amongst the potent bowlers of the current era. Along with fellow countryman James Anderson, the Nottingham-born bowler has formed one of the most dreaded new-ball bowling pairs. But when questioned about the best seamer of the era, he didn’t name his partner-in-crime.
Stuart Broad names the best bowler of his generation:
The towering Test-match specialist mentioned that it is lovely to see him play, especially the kind of skill, action, pace, and how he balances everything out. Furthermore, Stuart Broad claimed that if one wants to be a bowler, skills like those in their repertoire would go a long way. Steyn retired from Tests last year, having played 93 fixtures and taking 439 wickets at 22.95. He ended his Test career as the highest wicket-taker among South African bowlers.
“The bowler of my generation is Steyn, definitely. I really enjoy watching him play: the action, the pace, the way he can balance it, the skill. If you wanted to be a bowler, you would want that kind of skill.” the 33-year old said as quoted by Hindustan Times.
Michael Holding and Shaun Pollock hail Steyn as well:
Former West Indies’ quick Michael Holding didn’t fail to mention Steyn either amongst one of the best across generations. He named the Proteas’ speedster alongside Dennis Lillee, Andy Roberts, and Malcolm Marshall, claming that one would pay to watch Steyn bowl.
“He has been one of the great fast bowlers in an era. You’d pay to watch him.” Holding claimed.
Meanwhile, fellow countryman Shaun Pollock added to the praises of the 36-year old. Pollock stated that his ability to pitch the ball up at maximum speeds along with generating reverse swing later on is extraordinary. He went on to say with all his variations, the veteran has found success in sub-continent as well. It was Shaun Pollock, who was the highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Tests before Steyn surpassed him.
“l cannot have enough respect for Steyn. His ability to shape the ball upfront at high speed and then come back later and reverse it” said Pollock. “He cranked it up on flat wickets and had such good action and variations. He is something special, and his stats back it up.” Pollock stated.
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