Is Fidel Edwards a good bowler?

Fidel Edwards, blessed with one of the most thrilling fast-bowling actions in world cricket, had an extraordinary international beginning. Spotted in the nets by Brian Lara, he was called up for his Test debut after just one match for Barbados, and promptly took five wickets against Sri Lanka in Jamaica in June 2003.

How do I find my bowling action?

Measure your run up by taking time in nets to run away from the bowling crease. When you feel ready to bowl, mark the jump off point. Repeat this enough times and you will find a consistent point. This is your start point for your run up.

How fast does Fidel Edwards Bowl?

157.7 km/h
Yes, at times the swing is too wide and a few more extras are added, but I am coping with that.” His bowling speed is around the late 80s and early 90s mph. His fastest was clocked at 157.7 km/h in 2003.

Who is the shortest fast bowler in the world?

#1. The shortest cricketer ever to play in the international Test, as well as T20 cricket, is Cornelius Francoius Kruger van Wyk. Wyk stands 3 feet 9 inches.

What kind of action does Fidel Edwards have?

A pace bowler, his round-arm action is “not unlike” that of former fast bowler Jeff Thomson. He was spotted in the nets by Brian Lara and was called up for his Test debut against Sri Lanka after just one match for Barbados. Despite a promising start to his Test career, he has been injury prone and inconsistent.

What kind of cricket does Fidel Edwards play?

Fidel Henderson Edwards (born 6 February 1982) is a West Indian cricketer, who plays all formats of the game. A pace bowler, his round-arm action “not unlike” that of former fast bowler Jeff Thomson. He was spotted in the nets by Brian Lara and was called up for his Test debut against Sri Lanka after just one match for Barbados.

Where did Fidel Edwards make his Test debut?

Edwards made his Test debut against Sri Lanka at Kingston, Jamaica, making 5 not out and returning with bowling figures of 5/36 and 1/54 in a winning West Indian effort. In his second first-class match, he produced the third-best bowling figures by a West Indies player on debut.

Where did Fidel Edwards play in the IPL?

On 6 February 2009 the IPL franchise of Deccan Chargers bought Edwards for $150,000. His club team in Barbados is YMPC. Edwards was bought for $60,000 by Khulna Royal Bengals to play in the newly formed Bangladesh Premier League to be held in February 2012.