Doosra kissa

The Aussies are back at what they do best - kill the opponents' strength just because they cannot learn the tricks of the trade. At a recent meeting of the Kangaroos' leading spin bowlers (can't remember anyone except Warne knowing quality spin), it was agreed that bowling the doosra without chucking was impossible. Spin coaches in Australia would be advised not to teach the doosra (like they knew how to!), in a bid to encourage other nations to follow suit. Tch tch... such a pity that the erstwhile champions have to resort to such techniques to negate the opposition's advantage. Didn't Harbhajan, Murali and co. go thru a host of biomechanical tests in Melbourne to get cleared of chucking? Seems like the current crop of spin wizards are not looking in that direction.

Here's a note to all budding fast bowlers in Kangaroo land - you will soon be told that bowling reverse swing is not allowed.