Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and I would have formed a formidable pace trio, says Allan Donald

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Steyn is currently the top ranked Test bowler in international cricket

Back in the day, South Africa bowling coach Allan Donald could have dismissed any batsman in the game, but the former pace bowler believes that if he were to be able to turn back the clock and have Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel by his side, they would have formed the greatest pace trio in cricket history.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Our overflowing stock of pace bowlers is a huge advantage ahead of the back-to-back Ashes series, says Alastair Cook

Cook is pleased to see all the pace bowlers fully fit and back in action

England Test captain Alastair Cook believes that the overflowing stock of pace bowlers his side have will give them a huge advantage over arch-rivals Australia during the back-to-back Ashes series this year, especially since both countries have pitches that quick bowlers will thrive on.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: South Africa’s seamers remind me of Australia’s all-conquering pace attack, says Brendon McCullum

McCullum believes the South African pace attack is a reincarnation of Australia’s own attack from a decade ago

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has compared South Africa’s seamers to Australia’s legendary all-conquering pace attack, which was led by hall of famer Glenn McGrath and his trusted right-hand man Brett Lee.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Lifting weights is responsible for the increasing number of injuries to Australia’s pace bowlers, says Brett Lee

Lee believes younger bowlers will sustain regular injuries unless they cut back on lifting weights

Former Australia pace bowler Brett Lee has revealed that the national team’s emphasis on constantly lifting weights is responsible for the increasing number of injuries fast bowlers sustain.

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