Jasprit Bumrah has taken the cricketing world by storm with his unconventional bowling style and lethal deliveries. Unlike most fast bowlers, Bumrah’s approach to bowling is anything but traditional. With a short run-up, a slingy arm action, and an unusual release point, he poses a unique challenge to batsmen. However, beyond these visible traits lies a world of complex science, unraveled by Professor Sanjay Mittal from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. His analysis reveals that Bumrah’s effectiveness is not just a result of skill and athleticism but also a product of intricate aerodynamic principles. At the core of
Cricket is a game rich in skill, strategy, and science—and nothing exemplifies this more than the art of swing bowling. Ever wondered how a cricket ball swerves in mid-air like it's got a mind of its own? Let’s break it down. What is Swing in Cricket? Swing refers to the lateral movement of a cricket ball in the air before it hits the pitch. It’s not magic—it's physics. The key lies in aerodynamics and how the ball interacts with the air as it travels toward the batter. When a bowler delivers the ball, air flows around it. If the
