Top 5 Unorthodox Bowling Actions in Cricket

In the world of cricket, bowlers often showcase their unique flair with unorthodox bowling actions that captivate audiences and confound batters. From unconventional run-ups to unexpected twists in their delivery stride, these bowlers bring a distinct charm to the game. Let us look at five bowlers with unorthodox bowling actions in cricket history.

Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)

Lasith Malinga is a prime example of the many Sri Lankan players with unusual bowling motions. Malinga achieved international success with a slingy movement and a low point of release.

With his quick pace and toe-crushing yorkers, which are especially difficult to choose, Malinga dismissed many batters.

Kedar Jadhav (India)

Kedar Jadhav, an expert in limited overs cricket for India, has been extremely dangerous with the ball. His unusual bowling motion is one of the main factors contributing to his achievement.

Kevin Koththigoda (Sri Lanka)

The cricket community took notice of an 18-year-old leg-spinner named Kevin Koththigoda during the U-19 Asia Cup in Malaysia in 2018.

His unconventional delivery style of no-look delivery was compared to Paul Adams’ right arm. Koththigoda, a respectable fielder and batter, is from Unawatuna, a tiny Sri Lankan town close to Galle.

Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

Muralitharan, who is perhaps the best off-spinner and the most wicket-taker in Tests and ODIs, bowled with a questionable action. Even though the ICC repeatedly upheld his actions, many people laughed at his look as he released the ball.

Paul Adams (South Africa)

When the Indian subcontinent hosted the World Cup in 1996, Adams became well-known worldwide. He brought back to life the dying craft of Chinaman bowling, which is still practiced by few or no one. Mike Gatting referred to it as the “frog in a blender.” He would sprint up a short distance, jump high, and then give his neck a violent shake while bowling.