Harshal Patel will be extra profitable if he makes use of his tempo: Salman Butt offers recommendation for struggling pacer

Salman Butt has suggested struggling India pacer Harshal Patel to financial institution on his tempo quite than relying on his slower balls. Patel’s return to the Indian crew towards Australia did not go to plan as he leaked plenty of runs.

Patel’s return to the Indian crew within the Australia sequence did not go to plan (Courtesy: AP)

HIGHLIGHTSHarshal Patel’s return to the Indian crew did not go in line with planButt feels that Patel should not be overly reliant on his slower deliveriesThe former Pakistan skipper additionally mentioned that Bhuvneshwar will wrestle on good batting tracks

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has mentioned that Harshal Patel wants to make use of his tempo extra to achieve success as a substitute of being overly reliant on his slower ball.

Patel had achieved plenty of success within the IPL by taking tempo off the ball and this opened the doorways for an entry into the Indian crew. The pacer just lately returned from an damage lay-off to participate within the sequence towards Australia and struggled to make an influence because the Australian batters put him to the sword.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, as quoted by News 18, Butt mentioned that Patel is a misleading bowler however as soon as the batters see the supply from his hand it could be robust for him. The former Pakistan skipper mentioned that the pacer cannot be overly reliant on his slower deliveries and may financial institution on his tempo extra.

“Harshal Patel is deceptive, but once the batter sees it from his hand, it is going to be tough for him. I don’t know how he is going to counter this issue in the upcoming matches. Being a fast bowler, he cannot be overly reliant on the slower ball. He is a good bowler and also bowls the full-pace ball well. He can be more successful if he uses his pace,” mentioned Butt.

Butt additionally commented on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s outing towards Australia as nicely. Kumar has been struggling just lately in demise overs leaking plenty of runs in current instances. Butt mentioned that it could be troublesome for the pacer when he’s bowling on good batting tracks the place there isn’t a lateral motion on provide.

“Bhuvneshwar Kumar once again proved to be very costly. I don’t understand what India are trying to figure out. It’s going to be difficult for him on good batting pitches and when there’s no lateral movement on offer,” mentioned Butt.

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