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Ravi Rampaul’s advice for fast bowlers on flat pitches: Aim for Yorkers

West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul says fast bowlers must take the pitch out of the equation when conditions favour the batsmen, as they have during the ongoing India vs West Indies series

By Tanishq Vaddi · The Indian Express

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 2:34 PM

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West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul advised fast bowlers to bowl yorkers on flat pitches.
Rampaul noted that both teams increased their percentage of yorkers during the third T20I in Indore.
Shamar Joseph was moved to the powerplay to exploit his pace on batting-friendly surfaces.

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West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul advised fast bowlers to bowl more yorkers to take flat, batting-friendly pitches out of the equation. Speaking ahead of the fourth T20I against India, Rampaul explained that with minimal swing in Indian conditions, executing yorkers has become essential for pace bowlers from both teams.

Rampaul also discussed tactical shifts within the squad, including deploying pacer Shamar Joseph during the powerplay to utilize his raw speed and aggression. Additionally, he praised Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh for his variations and noted that India's batting success relies on smart strike rotation and finding boundaries all around the ground.

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Ravi Rampaul’s advice for fast bowlers on flat pitches: Aim for Yorkers

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