Fast bowlers are generally known to have an aggressive nature. The cricketers who bowled pace in the olden days would often aim to hurt the batters more than taking their wickets. However, with the evolution of cricket, there has been a change in the mindset of fast bowlers as well.
These days, there are pacers who are gentlemen in real life. Instead of talking trash or trying to hurt their opponents, they focus on their work and get the job done for their teams. In this listicle now, we will look at six such fast bowlers who have rarely sledged their opponents.
1. One of India’s best fast bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the world number nine T20I bowler right now. He knows how to trouble the batters with his pace and swing. It is tough to recollect if Bhuvneshwar has ever sledged any opponent in cricket.
2. One of India’s best fast bowlers – Javagal Srinath
Another Indian pacer to feature on the list is Javagal Srinath. The retired Indian pacer would not focus on sledging but do his work and bowl fantastic spells for the Men in Blue.
3. One of New Zealand’s best fast bowlers – Trent Boult
Kiwi speedster Trent Boult often has a smile on his face, regardless of whether he takes a wicket or gets smashed for a boundary. Boult is one of the most loved cricketers worldwide.
4. Shaun Pollock
Former South African captain Shaun Pollock was one of the finest bowlers of his era. Like the others on this list, he rarely sledged and focused only on his bowling.
5. Lasith Malinga
Former Sri Lankan skipper Lasith Malinga had a similar attitude like Trent Boult. He knew how to take the batters’ wickets without sledging.
6. Jason Holder
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder is a tall guy who looks similar to the former Caribbean pacers. However, his attitude is much different as fans have rarely seen him sledge his rivals.
