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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan suggests how spinners can survive in IPL

Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has shared his view on how spinners can remain effective against power hitters in the IPL.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 11:54 AM
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan suggests how spinners can survive in IPL
Key Things to Know
  • Laxman Sivaramakrishnan advised IPL spinners to bowl slower through the air with significant spin.
  • He argued bowling quickly aids power hitters who already possess high bat swing speeds.
  • Sivaramakrishnan represented India in nine Tests and 16 ODIs between 1983 and 1987.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan shared tactical advice on social media regarding how spinners can effectively counter power hitters in the Indian Premier League. He emphasized that bowlers should deliver slower balls through the air with heavy spin rather than rushing deliveries on flat pitches.

Sivaramakrishnan argued that faster deliveries play directly into the hands of batters utilizing high bat speeds. By slowing the ball's trajectory, he stated that the ball arrives after the batter has committed, effectively disrupting their timing.

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